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PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
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T he 2007 Boulder County Gold People’s
Choice Awards results have been dredged up!
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down to just a few votes.
Your votes have been tallied and, after melting
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uncover the best nuggets in Boulder County – We thank everyone who took the time to
the people, places and things that make this vote. Thousands of locals told us why Boulder
county great. County is such a great place to live, shop, eat,
This year’s winners and runners up are a
precious bunch. Some are repeat winners and
work and play.
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some are brand new winners. With so many FULL LISTING
wonderful choices in our area, the competition OF WINNERS
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EATS, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
BEST BAKERY Breadworks

2644 Broadway, Boulder, 303.444.5667, www.breadworks.com
“It all started with the bread,” explains owner Larry Domnitz. That was just the first course, so to speak.
Something new is always in the works. Over time the pastry line has increased – both wholesale and retail. Last
year’s expansion doubled the size of the café. A wood-burning pizza oven turns out Tuscan-style crispy pizzas.
You can order hot food at lunch and dinner, eat in or take out. Grilled sandwiches and fresh-tossed salads are
popular. Breakfast at Breadworks is elaborate, with such hearty victuals as individual frittatas, oven-baked apple
pancakes, and polenta or red-fennel hash. But don’t just come in for meals: They spin their own fresh gelato
(top-of-the-charts is dark bittersweet chocolate, followed by vanilla bean and wild strawberry) and sorbet
(pomegranate, grapefruit and watermelon are mouth-watering originals). What’s cooking for the future?
Domnitz and Executive Chef Colleen Domnitz run the business together and are developing a line of wheat-
free and gluten-free baked goods. He explains Breadworks’ success: “We are fanatical about quality. Everything
that we serve is as good as we can make it. We’ve built up a reputation over the last 12-1/2 years. We add
things that are of interest to our customers and staff. Everything is fresh. We use top-quality ingredients.”
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.6773; 4684 Broadway, Boulder, 303.449.5819
BEST BAGEL Moe’s Broadway Bagel

2650 Broadway, Boulder, 303.444.3252; 3075 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.442.4427; www.moesbagel.com
“Moe’s is special because it offers great products in a friendly atmosphere,” says Steve Pagnotta, general manager. “Customers appreciate our quality and freshness.” Moe’s bakes
bagels at least every 20 minutes (and are they creative: how about jalapeño, cranberry-walnut or tomato-cheddar?). Pizza (try the thin-crust pineapple or artichoke) and pastries (ooh,
those chocolate brownies) are done from scratch. Subs (on fresh-baked sub rolls) and sandwiches are made fresh and to order. They’ve doubled the food menu in the last year. No
chain store, Moe’s is still a mom-and-pop operation, founded almost 16 years ago by Patty
and John Sherman. “This is their community; they live and work here. They and their
families are hands-on,” Pagnotta says. Dive into their lively new Web site,
www.moesbagel.com, which invites the community to enter the “Design the Moe’s Van”
contest and sign up for tours of the Arapahoe commissary for pre-school and elementary-
school kids. “We’re listening to what the community wants,” Pagnotta says. “Boulder is such
a magical place. We’re so grateful to be here.”
Einstein Bros.
2400 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.543.1525; 1693 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 720.565.0413; 2311 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, 303.651.9063; www.einsteinbros.com
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BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT “It’s All About the Food”

Chey Thuy Every Wednesday
2655 28th St., Boulder, 303.440.0220
www.chezthuy.com All-U-Can-Eat Chicken
“Love. I just put a lot of love in the Dinner $10
food.” This is how Thuy Le accounts Delicious Rotisserie Chicken,
for the popularity of her eclectic mashed potatoes, country gravy, green
beans & glazed carrots
Vietnamese restaurant, a familiar
Boulder destination since 1993. “I make
creations, try something new, not all the
traditional dishes,” she says. Actually, Every Friday
she takes traditional Asian dishes – All-U-Can-Eat Fish Fry
borrowing from Chinese and Thai Only $10
cuisine, too – and puts her own Beer Battered Cod, homemade fries,
signature on them. “I took a lot of cole slaw & cornbread
traditional dishes and Westernized
them,” she says. For instance, she adds
shrimp to the beef typically stuffed in Every Saturday
grape leaves. And stuffed tofu, served in Family Night
Vietnam with tomato sauce, can be Now Serving Beer & Wine $3 Kids Meals & $1 Kids Root Beer Floats
ordered with one of her creations –
black bean or coconut sauce. Pad Thai Thanks for voting us Best Take Out Food,
is not like the Thai version; she
concocted her own sauce. Her sesame
Best Place to Bring Kids & runner up Best Deli
tofu differs from the Chinese version; it We Deliver
is fried once rather than twice. It all
adds up to original, delectable cuisine.
303-447-DELI
“It’s like painting a picture,” she 2855 28th Street (SW corner of 28th & Valmont) • Boulder
suggests. “If it’s not happy enough, let’s Mon – Fri 10:30am – 9pm •
put some red in it.” Now Serving Full Breakfast Menu Sat 8am - 9pm • Sun 8am - 3pm
Catering Available
Khow Thai
1600 Broadway, Boulder, 303.447.0273
www.khowthaicafe.com
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BEST CATERER
A Spice of Life Event Center
& Catering Services
EVENT CENTER, Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder, 303.444.3452
CATERING SERVICES, 6333 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.4049
EAST BOULDER COMMUNITY CENTER, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder,
303.443.4049
www.aspiceoflife.com
Whether you crave comfort food or haute cuisine at your
wedding, business meeting, holiday party or bat mitzvah, A
Spice of Life can make it happen. In the event business since
1987, it offers a wide range of food and pricing – from elegant to
casually festive, from full service to a home style meal for your
Sunday dinner. Got 10 people coming, or hordes? No problem.
In October 2006 A Spice of Life catered the opening bash for
Twenty Ninth Street, feeding more than 3,000 guests. Hold
your event at your location or at one of A Spice of Life’s, which
boast fine views of the Flatirons. “We have four certified chefs in
our kitchen,” says Juls Gunderson, Event Center manager. “Our
kitchen staff has been with us for years – they are incredibly
BEST BAR West End Tavern talented and capable, whether you want American, Continental
926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.3535, www.thewestendtavern.com or Ethnic food. They can even re-create a favorite family recipe
With all the bar choices throughout Boulder County, West End Tavern is in a class by itself. “Our covered for your event. One of the most important things is that we
rooftop bar is a huge factor, with its great view of the Flatirons,” says general manager Mike Lawinski. “Also, our consistently provide our clients with high quality and a big
focus on cocktails, made with fresh ingredients, like our Pimms Cup and French mojito. We are a full bar with a variety of food and menu offerings,” Gunderson says. “We can
lot of spirits selections and a vast selection in every category – bourbon is our specialty, and we feature more than design menus around dietary preferences, too, including
50 kinds. The crowd is eclectic, with older students and working adults of all ages.” Events draw crowds all week. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and slow foods.” Mostly, A Spice
Hear live music on the rooftop on Sunday evenings. Warren Miller films are featured Wednesday nights, along of Life caters to corporate deliveries and meetings, and a lot of
with giveaways and drink specials. Besides a spectrum of domestic beers, house wines, well drinks and infusions, weddings. “Our wedding specialists are experts,” says
there’s a full menu and all appetizers are discounted at Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3 to Gunderson, “with many years experience working with different
6 p.m. – and drop by for a late-night Happy Hour Thursday through Saturday from 10 to 11 p.m. venues and vendors in the Boulder-Denver area.”
Red Zone Sports Bar / The Pumphouse Brewery & Restaurant Dish
540 Main St., Longmont, 303.702.0881, www.pumphousebrewery.com 1918 Pearl St., Boulder, 720.565.5933

BEST LATE-NIGHT
RESTAURANT
(THREE-WAY TIE)
Cosmo’s Pizza
1325 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.447.1133
659 30th St., Boulder, 303.447.3278
www.cosmospizza.com
Cosmo’s Pizza stays open until 2:30
a.m. every day of the year (except
Thanksgiving and Christmas). “We’re
one of the only places on the Hill that
keeps consistent late-night hours,
whether the students are here or not,”
explains Ryan Shorter, Cosmo’s owner.
“And I think we’ve got the best pizza
in town, so that certainly helps. We
make everything in the store fresh
every day, from our dough to grinding
our cheese, making our own sauce with
our own special recipe.” Sounds like a
recipe for success!
Old Chicago
1102 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.5031
1805 Industrial Circle, Longmont, 303.651.7000
100 Superior Plaza Way, Superior, 720.304.2048
www.oldchicago.com
Offering a full menu until 1 a.m. is just
the start to why Old Chicago is a great BEST COFFEEHOUSE
place for late-night dining. Great
patios, a casual vibe and bartenders Vic’s
friendly enough to make you feel like 2680 Broadway, Boulder, 303.440.8209
you’re on set at “Cheers” make the 3305 30th St., Boulder, 303.440.2918
801 Main St., Louisville, 303.666.1402
famous pizza place a destination 700 Tenacity, Suite 101, Prospect New Town, Longmont, 303.485.6791
restaurant. Try the famous Chicago 1800 Broadway, Boulder, 303.938.6886
Seven calzone (Italian sausage, New Vic’s coffeehouses are springing up all around Boulder County. Last year another branch opened at 1800 Broadway, and on the
pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, black CU campus students can get their Vic’s caffeine fix at the ATLAS Building. The first Vic’s opened in Boulder way back in 1992, a time
olives, green peppers, red onions and for pioneers in the coffee consumption craze. The store at 2680 Broadway is the original. Despite the competition, Vic’s – like the
melted cheese) or mouth-watering cream in its coffee – has risen to the top. Owner Mike Hilliker has the formula for success: “Good environment, good people, good
Italian Nachos, and wash it down with service, good product.” No doubt that Vic’s is a big hit. It prides itself on friendly, fast service and on the expertise of its staff: Those
one of the 110 beers on Old Chicago’s who prepare espresso drinks are highly qualified, trained baristas. Sweet accompaniments come fresh from local bakeries: Brillig’s
World Beer Tour. muffins, Spruce Confections’ scones, cookies and croissants; and Family Bakery’s cinnamon rolls, poppy seed rolls and caramel nut
rolls. Vic’s also serves soups and Breadworks sandwiches at its 30th Street and Louisville locations.
Corner Bar Amante Coffee

2115 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.4880 1035 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.546.9999
www.bolderado.com 4580 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.448.9999
The Corner Bar at 13th and Spruce isn’t
just another place to grab a plate of
buffalo wings at 10 p.m. Sure, you can
get the traditional spicy chicken wings BEST BARBECUE
with blue cheese if that’s what you have
a hankering for, but since the Corner
KT’S Barbecue
2675 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.3717; 7464 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.786.7608
Bar shares a kitchen with the www.ktsbbq.com
Boulderado’s Q’s Restaurant, you can Rib addicts frequent KT’s, where the formula for success is simple, according to
also have steamed PEI mussels with co-owner Melanie Thibodeau: KT’s serves consistently good barbecue in a friendly
garlic crostini; handmade spinach atmosphere. Expect tasty, tender meats, and homemade fixin’s like garlic mashed
tortelloni with morel mushrooms, snap potatoes, hearty beans, key lime pie and brownies. You can spice up your beef, pork,
peas and herb and leek puree or mango chicken, sausage or ribs with KT’s Texas sweet mild sauce, a Memphis tangy vinegar-
barbecue shrimp salad. Manager Ann pepper variety, or Double Diamond straight hot sauce. KT’s has a loyal following of
Mecham points out that since the customers and low staff turnover – the waitstaff of college kids tends to leave only after
Corner Bar serves full entrees until graduation. Besides a Broomfield location, KT’s will add a Denver site in spring 2008.
11:45 every night, “It’s great after a late And its catering business has taken off – for both corporate and private events. “We
show or movie.” cater parties from 20 to 2,000 people,” Thibodeau says. “From backyard barbecues to
pig roasts.” Sounds finger-lickin’ good.
Illegal Pete’s
1320 College Ave., Boulder, 303.444.3055
1447 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.3955 Daddy Bruce’s Bar-B-Que
1085 14th St., Boulder, 303.443.0940 2000 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.8890

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BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
for over 35 years! Taj Indian Cuisine
2630 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.494.5216
There’s no recipe like a classic recipe. How about cuisine based on traditions more than
500 years old? Lucky for us, we didn’t have to wait that long for Taj Indian Cuisine, our
favorite place to get succulent Tandoori Chicken, saucy Lamb Korma and creamy Saag
Paneer. Perhaps you would favor a curry? Choose fish, shrimp, lamb or chicken, spicy or
sweet. And don’t forget the tasty breads from the clay Tandoori oven, including Naan,
Cheese Onion Kulcha and Roti. The lunch and dinner buffets are very popular, and there
are always vegetarian choices made with fresh ingredients, and never a drop of MSG.
Tandoori Grill
619 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.543.7339
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Illegal Pete’s
IPL for Hair Reduction • Botox • Restylane • Obagi NuDerm 1320 College Ave., Boulder, 303.444.3055
1447 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.3955
Juvederm and Perlane Ever crave a burrito late at night? You can chow down burritos, tacos, quesadillas and
taquitos at Illegal Pete’s until really late (2:30 a.m.) Thursday through Saturday, and 10:30
p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Numero uno in popularity is the chicken burrito, then
chicken pesto, steak and fish. “People love the Big Fish Burrito, made of beans, rice, fried
fish and special sauce,” says general manager Milton Geuvara. And this is Boulder, after
all, so check out the vegetarian menu, too. “We do a lot of late-night business; the bar
crowd gets hungry and comes in,” Guevara says. “We get people of all ages, including
tourists on the Pearl Street Mall. We take pride in the quality of the food – “clean, fresh
food” is one of our mottos – and our staff is friendly and interactive with the customers,
giving the place a community feeling.” He points out that Illegal Pete’s also has a full bar.
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Casey Gallagher, MD | Jeanie Leddon, MD, PhD | Hunter Sams, MD 919 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.544.9383
375 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720.890.0670
1100 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite B, Longmont, 303.651.6763
1708 Main St., Longmont, 303.485.6369
1650 28th St., Boulder, 720.406.0500
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SPA SPECTACULAR
50 min. MASSAGE
A half day retreat with
a moon goddess facial
aromatic swedish
WOW! $45
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT massage. Spa pedicure Tues., Wed., Thurs.
& manicure catered
Efrain’s Mexican luncheon included.
101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303.666.7544
Efrain’s II: 1630 N. 63rd St., Boulder, 303.440.4045 $185.00 $55 FRI., SAT., SUN
Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont, 720.494.0777
Efrain’s owner George Gomez insists in his thick accent, “We have the best prices, the
best cooks. We make the best food ... and we make it fresh every day. It’s very, very
important. Sometimes a restaurant will put food in the cooler for two days and it’s not
the same.” A family business for the past 18 years, Gomez’s five brothers and sisters all
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work together at the restaurants started by Efrain, the eldest. When you eat at Efrain’s, Bridal Specialists
it’s easy to feel like you’re eating in an authentic Mexican home.
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3161 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.546.0630 Voted Best Salon 2006
Experienced Staff
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BEST PIZZA
Proto’s Pizzeria
Napoletana
4670 Broadway St., Boulder, 720.565.1050
489 Hwy. 287, Lafayette, 303.661.3030
600 Airport Road, Longmont, 303.485.5000
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2401 15th St., Denver, 720.855.9400
www.protospizza.com
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The secret to killer ’za? Go to the source.
• Sacred Stone Massage
“Our pizza is regional, thin crust, high • Purification Facial
quality ... it’s not Americanized. We’re as
European as you can get. We get everything
• Sacred Stone Pedicure
imported from Italy that we can possibly get.
We use the best cheese, we use San Marzano
• Magic Mud Body Wrap SALON SPECIAL
Body Waxing Brazilian Bikini
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tomatoes. Those tomatoes are coming off • Complimentary Haircut with any
hundred-year-old vines in Italy,” says Jovee, Hair Color Service
• Ocean Glow Sea Scrub
the general/operations manager. The first Full Head Highlight $95
store opened in Longmont eight years ago –
it’s since expanded to five stores, including
WOW! Hair Color Retint $65
one in downtown Boise, Idaho. Why are
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folks going so crazy for Proto’s? Jovee laughs,
New clients only. Exp. 10/01/07
“We’ve dialed in our product ... it’s literally
one of the best pizzas in the world and we
Take HALF OFF a Brazilian,
mean that as objectively as possible.” Bikini, Full or Half Leg Wax. MONTHLY SPECIALS
New clients only. Exp. 10/01/07
• Moon Goddess Facial $55
Abo’s Pizza • Aroma Glow Pedicure $35
2761 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1921
• Acne Fix Facial $90
1110 13th St., Boulder, 303.443.3199
4745 Walnut St., Suite D, Boulder, 303.443.6582 • Sunless Tan $40
637 S. Broadway St., Boulder, 303.494.1274
720 Austin Ave., Erie, 303.828.9777 • Microdermabrasion $50
4626 Centerplace Drive, Longmont, 303.678.0111
1834 Main St., Longmont, 303.678.0111
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1355 South Boulder Road, Louisville, 303.604.9896
7960 Niwot Road, Niwot, 303.652.0830
502 Center Drive, Superior, 720.304.6000
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BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Jax Fish House
928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.1811, www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com
The folks at Jax Fish House don’t care a whit that Colorado is land-locked. “We
pride ourselves in getting the freshest fish possible – the best ingredients – daily,
even on Sunday,” explains assistant general manager Aaron Derr. Wild entrees,
such as wasabi pea encrusted ono with seaweed salad and perennial favorites like
the tempura encrusted bluenose prepared by award-winning Chef Hosea
Rosenberg, keep folks around for dinner after enjoying oyster shooters at the bar
during happy hour. Says Derr, “We have a reputation for having a very fun,
noisy, energetic vibe with a high level of service and quality of food.”
Dolan’s Restaurant
2319 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.444.8758
BEST TAKE-OUT FOOD

Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen
2855 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.3354
Jimmy Eggers and Drew Marx are hometown boys. After many years in the restaurant
business the two men – best friends since they were little – decided to go back to their
BEST SUSHI
roots, making the foods they grew up on in the place they grew up. “We smoke our own Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar
salmon, smoke our own pastrami, roast our own corned beef for 12 hours every night, 1117 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.473.4730
same as our brisket ... it’s good home-style cooking, comfort food, the food people grew 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303.447.9883
www.hapasushi.com
up on,” explains Jimmy. With an all-you-can-eat, all-natural rotisserie chicken dinner,
featuring green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes and country gravy on Wednesdays, and Hapa’s owner, Mark Van Grack, loves his customers. Loves them. And he feels
all-you-can-eat fish frys, with beer battered cod, homemade French fries, coleslaw and the secret to Hapa’s enduring success is three-fold: stellar customer service from
cornbread on Fridays, there’s a reason to stick around. Should you choose not to, Jimmy a great staff, a welcoming atmosphere and the freshest sushi around. “We fly our
and Drew will make sure you have your breakfast waffles, your meatloaf sandwich or tuna in direct from Hawaii almost every day. We’re very conscious of quality.”
your Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner – home cooking – ready to take home. “We’ve Wildly delicious drink concoctions, an impressive list of sake and traditional
got regulars who we know by name, we know their orders, and they come by two or favorites abound at Hapa, which features a large variety of sushi, nigiri and
three times a week to pick up food ... we’ve never been received so well, so sashimi. But with original rolls bearing unique names, such as the Ruby Red
enthusiastically by customers.” (cucumber and avocado wrapped in tuna and drizzled in poke sauce, onions and
negi) or Austin’s PB and J Roll (peanut butter and jelly rolled in a slice of bread),
Hapa is clearly willing to play with its food.
Siamese Plate on the Go
3033 28th St., Boulder, 303.444.3133
1575 Folsom St., Boulder, 303.447.9718 Sushi Zanmai
www.siameseplateonthego.com 1221 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.440.0733, www.sushizanmai.com

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND

BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER
Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
645 30th St., Boulder, 303.938.9300, www.carellis.com
Greg Carelli’s passion for architecture, interior design and Italian food is
obvious within seconds of entering his 17-year-old establishment. Flying his
architect out to Beverly Hills to view Spago resulted in the coziest of dining
rooms (and a “Best Design” award from the American Institute of Architects),
decorated in cherry, birch and copper, high-backed booths and accented with
a 360-degree fireplace. Regularly updating his style with a focus on
enhancement, Greg has added a New York schwank banquet room and a
crepe bar in recent years. On his regular trips to Italy, Carelli grounds his
wine list in 14 of the 20 regions of Italy, offering more than 100 selections.
Carelli also visits his mentor, Augostino Fiasche, a famous Italian chef
currently based out of Chicago, a few times a year. “We play. We go to the
hot side of the line and just create ... I bring Northern Italian cuisine to him
and he brings Southern Italian and we make it work. We’ll do seared sea
scallop pesto crepes and then we roast caramelized walnuts and honey for our
pesto. Sundried tomatoes and asparagus with monchino cheeses and bing
cherry butter sauces ... chili glazed mahi-mahis ... we do a lot with porcini
mushrooms and soft polentas, hard polentas. When we do something new it
sells like crazy because it’s so different.” With that kind of dedication to
improving and updating both his craft and his venue, Carelli has truly created
the casually elegant establishment perfect for fine dining and romance that
he’s envisioned.
FOR BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT:

Laudisio Ristorante Italiano
2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.442.1300, www.laudisio.com
FOR BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER:

Flagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com

THE QUALITY YOU EXPECT

THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE
• Full Service Dry Cleaning,
Laundry & Alteration
• Environmentally Safe
GreenEarth Cleaning
• Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff
• Six Convenient Locations
• Free Pick-Up & Delivery Service
• Boulder’s Finest Since 1921
BEST NEW RESTAURANT Radda Trattoria

1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303.442.6100
The inspiration for Boulder County’s favorite new restaurant is Radda in Chianti, a
modest hilltop town located in the northern part of the Sienna Province in Tuscany.
“Everybody who’s had a say in this restaurant, especially Matthew (Jansen, also of
Mateo restaurant) has just embraced the hospitality, the neighborhood feel of the
trattorias there and we’ve tried to bring that over here to Boulder,” explains general
manager and sommelier David Ulfers. The menu and wine list are rooted in Northern
303.447.8700
Italian and offer some delightful deviations from the norm: Pappardelle al Cinghiale, a
house-made pasta with wild boar ragu and rapini has been a runaway hit and pairs
nicely with the big beautiful, velvety La Spinetta (il Nero di Casanova). Choosing to
price its entrees and wine list “so it doesn’t scare anybody” is just one of the many ways
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BEST PLACE FOR TEA

For the truly unique - make it antique! Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.4993, www.boulderteahouse.com
Sure, the Dushanbe Teahouse offers 80 to 90 different varieties of teas and hosts
special events including the Rocky Mountain Tea Festival, children’s tea parties and
holiday afternoon teas. But ambience is everything and Dushanbe has it in spades.
Decorated in Persian art with hand-carved, hand-painted columns, ceiling, stools and
exterior ceramics, the teahouse isn’t just a place to get a pot of Jasmine Phoenix Pearls,
organic plum oolong or the white tea, Silver Needle, it’s a work of art and a piece of
history. Those planning to just pop in for a cup of tea should be prepared for
temptation however – the exotic menu is not to be missed.
942 PEARL ST., BOULDER • (303) 938-8851 • TUES. - SAT. 10 TO 5:30 Pekoe Sip House
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BEST HAMBURGER BEST VEGETARIAN

Tom’s Tavern RESTAURANT
1047 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.9363
Experts can debate the provenance of the humble hamburger. German
Sunflower
1701 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.0220,
immigrants? A New York restaurateur, or perhaps the Chinese? www.sunflowerrestaurant.net
Academics aside, we love our hamburgers in every form. Boulder Owner and Executive Chef Jon Pell
County’s favorite spot to hook up with a great hamburger continues to explains what sets Sunflower apart from
be Tom’s Tavern, locally owned and operated in the same spot for everyone else: “True organic and
more than 45 years. Order yours with just the basics or better (bacon- biodynamic quality. All our flour, dairy,
cheese, or the chili burger, topped with red chili). Betsy Beasley, one of nuts, produce – everything we can get
the friendly servers, reports that by far the favorite is the Cheeseburger. our hands on – is organic. We have 46
However you dress it up, the standard treatment is pickles, onions, organic or biodynamic wines on our list,
tomatoes and lettuce on the side, with French fries plus your choice of which is way more than anybody else in
cole slaw, potato salad or macaroni salad. Tasty! The secret to Tom’s town.” Culling scathes of awards over its
success? Beasley says it’s the friendly service. “People like the Tom’s eight-year history, Sunflower has made a
tradition – it’s been here forever,” she says. name for itself preparing dynamic
vegetarian dishes such as the savory
Mountain Sun tempeh scallopini, seasoned tempeh
1535 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.546.0886, www.mountainsunpub.com cutlets sautéed with onions, mushrooms,
Southern Sun herbs, white wine, lemon and garlic,
627 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.543.0886, www.mountainsunpub.com then served with mashed Yukon gold
potatoes and freshly steamed organic
vegetables. But feel free to bring
carnivores along with you. Sunflower
also takes pride in serving free-range
poultry and game, all-natural meats and
fresh seafood. “What you put into your
body is important. It’s not like a cult or
anything, but everybody here is very
dedicated to it.”
Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

2010 16th St., Boulder, 303.442.1485,
www.leafvegetarianrestaurant.com
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BEST DELI
Salvaggio’s Italian Delicatessen
2609 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.938.1981
1397 Pearl St. (Pearl Street Mall), Boulder, 303.545.6800
1107 13th St., Boulder, 303.448.1200
Got a friend who gets nostalgic about her East Coast roots? Take her to
Salvaggio’s for some NYC-style therapy. To the finest deli meats and cheeses, add
tasty fixings, baked-fresh-daily breads, a generous amount of back-and-forth with
the staff while you order, and badda bing, everything’s better. With three
locations, Salvaggio’s is easy to get to, and a habit easy to get into. Portions are
large, so order accordingly. Can’t decide? General manager Maria Gonzales tells
us the two most popular choices are the Italian and the Prime Rib sandwiches. So
order both, why dontcha!

2855 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.3354
BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST OUTDOOR

DINING AND BEST APPETIZERS
Mediterranean Restaurant
(The Med)
1002 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.444.5335, www.themedboulder.com
Feeling happy? You should be, because we’re at The Med, and
it’s Happy Hour (Monday through Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m.).
That means drink specials, special drinks and half-price Tapas,
those small plates of tasty morsels that keep you ordering more.
Served hot or cold, your choices run from Melon and Prosciutto
to Chicken and Shrimp Croquettes to Caprese, with its layers of
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves. “Our menu draws
from the dishes of Spain, France, Italy and Greece,” explains
manager Frank Iaquinta. If the weather is friendly, enjoy lunch or
dinner on the colorful patio, with its rustic fountain, stucco and
pots of geraniums. Our readers have chosen, and The Med is
the best.
FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR: Boulder Café

1247 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.4884
FOR BEST OUTDOOR DINING: Chautauqua Dining Hall

900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.440.3776, www.chautauquadininghall.com
FOR BEST APPETIZERS: Aji Latin American Restaurant

1601 Peart St., Boulder, 303.442.3464, www.ajirestaurant.com
BEST ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT AND BEST DESSERT

Glacier Home Made Ice Cream
3133 28th St., Boulder, 303.440.6542
1350 College Ave., Boulder, 303.442.4400
1749 Main St., Longmont, 303.485.8834
www.glacierhomemadeicecream.com
When we want a cool treat, Boulder County says Glacier Home Made Ice Cream is Hot, Hot,
Hot! Since the beginning, the folks at Glacier have made more than 500 flavors of its premium
ice cream, gelato, sorbet and low-fat yogurt. With full production facilities in house, the staff is
always trying something new. The secret to Glacier’s success is in its ingredients, says Victor
Alcantar, head of production at the 28th Street store. “Good quality isn’t cheap,” he says. “We go
all over the world to find the best of everything.” Favorite flavors include the seasonal Fresh
Peach (get it while it lasts!), Toffee Caramel Crunch and Death by Chocolate. No matter the
flavor, people can’t seem to get enough. Alcantar says he makes 80 to 90 three-pound tubs every
week, just for the 28th Street store. Need to chill out with something sweet? Gotta go to Glacier!
FOR BEST ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT: Cold Stone Creamery

1087 Hover Road, Longmont, 303.682.5680, www.coldstonecreamery.com
FOR BEST DESSERT: Cheesecake Factory

1401 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.546.0222, www.thecheesecakefactory.com

BEST RESTAURANT BEST GUNBARREL /

TO BRING KIDS NIWOT RESTAURANT
Red Robin Colterra
Gourmet Burgers 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303.652.0777
www.colterra.com
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restaurant, less than a year old? Maybe they ate
2331 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont, 720.652.9229 this dessert from Colterra’s menu: Chocolate
www.redrobin.com Symphony (dark chocolate mousse, pot de
Got any frisky offspring who can’t sit crème, chocolate biscotti, chocolate ganache and
still in a restaurant? This place caters to chocolate ice cream). Need we say more?
them. Kids relate to the kids-centric Colterra moved into the digs previously
menu, with those oh-so-popular chicken occupied by the much-admired Le Chantecler.
fingers, mac and cheese, spaghetti and Colterra owner and chef Bradford Heap
pizza, and 20-plus gourmet burger received classic European training from culinary
choices to delight even the grownups in legends like Alain Ducasse, and has served as
the family. Keep ’em busy with crayons
guest chef at the prestigious James Beard
and coloring pages. They get to hold (or
House. Heap had successful stints at Full Moon
pop) balloons and to pet the restaurant’s
Grill and Chautauqua Dining Hall. Colterra’s
oversized mascot, a friendly employee
menu favors ingredients in season from local
decked out in a non-threatening red
farms and growers, naturally raised hormone-
robin costume. Kimberly McBee, vice
and antibiotic-free meats, and sustainably
president of marketing, sums up the
restaurant chain’s modus operandi: “Red harvested fish from around the world. The
Robin serves up wholesome, fun, feel- cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Southern
good experiences in a family friendly France and Northern Italy. Chef Heap offers
environment. At Red Robin one of our small dishes that invite guests to try a variety of
core values is ‘Having Fun,’ and that’s tastes and sip various wines by the glass from a
exactly what kids of all ages can enjoy substantial wine list. At special monthly dinners,
doing at any Red Robin restaurant.” wines are paired with a four-course dinner.
Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante

Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen 300 Second Ave., Niwot, 303.652.1606
2855 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.3354 www.treppedas.com
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BEST PLACE TO BEST THEATER

HEAR LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Fox Theatre Boulder’s
1135 13th St., Boulder
303.443.3399 Dinner Theatre
www.foxtheatre.com 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
The Fox showcases up-and- 303.449.6000
www.theatreinboulder.com
coming bands as well as
Ever been served dinner by the
national headliners. The place
actors you are about to see in a full-
rocks with different influences
length Broadway musical
and styles, mixing blues, jazz
performance? And at intermission
and rock & roll with soul-
they come from backstage to deliver
based lyrics, hip-hop beats,
punk, reggae – you name it. BEST BREAKFAST AND BEST BRUNCH your dessert? People who frequent
Boulder’s Dinner Theatre again and
Joe Seehusen, box office
manager, says the Fox is the
Lucile’s Creole Cafe again love this aspect of theatre
2124 14th St., Boulder, 303.442.4743; 518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303.774.9814, www.luciles.com going, as well as the performances.
best venue for exciting live
You may tap your feet to the Zydeco, jazz or Cajun music wafting through the dining room at Artistic Director Michael Duran
acts “because of the quality of
Lucile’s, transporting you to once-fabled New Orleans. “Basically, it’s a big party! We celebrate says, “We focus on the theatrical
the bands we get, the price,
Mardi Gras every day,” says Brian Heilman, partner at Lucile’s. “We’ve been doing this for almost 28 aspect and try to bring the highest
the quality of the sound
years. The food is unique; you can’t get it anywhere else in the area. We have a high-quality product production values to the stage.” He’s
system, and a great
that keeps people coming back. Locals like to show the place off to out-of-town guests. They like the from New York and knows quality
atmosphere.” Most of the
consistency – they know what they’re going to get.” What they’re going to get is a Creole-inspired after working with many of the best
audience hails from around menu with dishes like Eggs Ponchartrain (fresh pan-fried mountain trout, poached eggs, béarnaise directors and choreographers. “In
Boulder, which Seehusen calls sauce), Pain Perdu (New Orleans-style French toast) and Eggs Sardou (creamed spinach, Gulf our way we try to bring the same
“a great music scene.” shrimp, poached eggs and hollandaise). Add a Creole Bloody Mary and some beignets – powdered- quality to Boulder.” August 19 was
Suburbanites and Denverites sugar covered donuts. Lucile’s makes Cajun sausage in house, along with jams, hot sauce and even its the Theatre’s 30th anniversary, an
join the enthusiastic crowd. own ketchup. Lucile’s theme is “Lucile’s Creole Café, Exploring Creole Cooking from Around the achievement for any performance
The Fox gets some of the big World.” Creole posters and decorations from the bayou heighten the colorful ambience. venue.
names that play Red Rocks
and the Fillmore.
FOR BEST BREAKFAST: Walnut Cafe Colorado Shakespeare
3073 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.447.2315; 673 S. Broadway, Boulder, 720.304.8118, www.walnutcafe.com
Boulder Theater Festival
2032 14th St., Boulder University of Colorado (Mary Rippon
303.786.7030 FOR BEST BRUNCH: Greenbriar Inn Outdoor Theatre), Boulder, 303.492.0554
www.bouldertheater.com 8735 N. Foothills Hwy., Boulder, 303.440.7979, www.greenbriarinn.com www.coloradoshakes.org
Thank You Boulder For Another Wonderful Year!
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BEST LONGMONT / LYONS RESTAURANT

The Pumphouse Brewery
540 Main St., Longmont, 303.702.0881, www.pumphousebrewery.com
You can’t help noticing this lively brewpub in Longmont’s historic downtown
area, with its busy dining patio and Longmont’s only indoor/outdoor bar. It
boasts a big menu to satisfy any appetite, with all-natural burgers and chicken,
wild sockeye salmon (not farm-raised), buffalo burgers, Mexican and
southwestern specialties and the numero uno customer favorite: fish and chips.
“We’re an independent place, not a chain,” says Ross Hagen, managing partner.
“We are able to please a wide clientele. We focus on high-quality service.
Everyone hustles and works as a team. We’re accurate, speedy and personable.”
Brewer Dave offers a diverse beer menu – with 10 choices at any time, creating
seasonal beers inhouse. Red Zone is an 8,000-square-foot addition to the
Brewery with a new twist: It’s a sports bar combining state-of-the-art sports
entertainment technology and a laid-back brewpub atmosphere. It features
interactive electronic trivia and sports gaming, so that players compete against
others in the bar and as a team against bars nationwide.
Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brewery

303 Main St., Lyons, 303.823.6685, www.oskarblues.com
BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE Frasca Food & Wine

1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.6966, www.frascafoodandwine.com
The key to great service is making people feel comfortable. That’s what wins awards for great
restaurants like Frasca. “It’s all about basics,” says Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey. “Every day we
work on the basics, on making people feel comfortable. We work on small details over and over
every day.” The seasoned and professional staff ensures a memorable evening with their meticulous
attention to detail, expert wine pairing, and extensive knowledge of the menu. “We’re only three
years old,” Stuckey notes. “My wife, the chef and I are here every night. We’re not a chain. We
show up every night – it’s very important to us.” Frasca is the creation of Stuckey and Chef Lachlan
Mackinnon-Patterson. Their shared passion for Friuli-Venezia Giulian cuisine and fine wine is
reflected in beautifully prepared fare and a wine list boasting more than 200 varieties. The pastoral
and elegant dining room evokes the gracious and friendly atmosphere of traditional Italian Frascas.
Flagstaff House Restaurant

1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com
BEST LAFAYETTE / LOUISVILLE / SUPERIOR / ERIE RESTAURANT BEST BOULDER COUNTY EVENT
The Huckleberry Boulder Creek Festival
700 Main St., Louisville, 303.666.8020, www.thehuckleberry.com P.O. Box 108, Boulder, 303.652.4942
Here is a restaurant, bakery and tea room in a historic building dating back to 1894, in Old Town Louisville. Today, the www.bouldercreekevents.com
Huckleberry serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a dollop of fun. The food is “funky country” – American Classics with a The Boulder Creek Festival is Boulder’s
hint of culinary sophistication. The place is painted purple and yellow, in kind of an art deco style. Guests dine in little rooms quintessential annual outdoor community
with names like The Den and The Parlor. The floors creek. General manager Steven Lembke says the building was the first gathering, and last Memorial Day weekend it
bank in Louisville, joined with the first post celebrated its 20th anniversary. And it’s free, too!
office. The owners are the folks who brought The three days of festivities feature plenty for
you the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. They everyone: nine separate event areas and five
know tea. The Huckleberry offers an elegant stages for music and dance (teens get a stage of
afternoon tea complete with small sandwiches, their own), with 500 vendors who showcase
scones, cream and other goodies, all presented everything from community arts and crafts to
with gracious service. And there are children’s health alternatives and technology, carnival
tea parties, with child-size teapots and teacups. rides, food and beverage vendors, and the
Owner Sara Martinelli blends the tea. Lembke signature event: The Great Rubber Duck Race!
explains Huckleberry’s uniqueness: “We’re so For next year’s bash, maybe you, too, would like
diverse. We have a great bakery that people to have a booth, or perform, or volunteer. “We
love, also a full bar, and fancy coffee drinks. want volunteers,” says Meg Denbow, director of
There’s great energy here; we play loud music – development and marketing for Boulder Creek
popular songs, oldies. We have a friendly crew, Events. “We couldn’t put on this event without
and the service is important, as is the quality of volunteers. Some people have been doing it for
the food.” at least a decade.” Go to the Web site or call the
number above to get involved.
Efrain’s Mexican Bolder Boulder

101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303.666.7544 4571 North Broadway, Boulder, 303.444.RACE
Efrain’s II: 1630 63rd St., Boulder, 303.440.4045 www.bolderboulder.com
Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont, 720.494.0777

SERVICES, FACES & PLACES
BEST REAL ESTATE BEST REAL ESTATE

COMPANY / OFFICE AGENT
Wright Kingdom Rich Gribbon,
Real Estate RE/MAX Boulder
4875 Pearl E. Circle, Suite 100, Boulder 2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder
1.800.343.8885, www.wrightkingdom.com 303.441.5685, www.richgribbon.com
Wright Kingdom, a locally owned and With 98 percent of his business
independently operated real estate company coming through referrals, real estate
working with Boulder County for the past agent Rich Gribbon has clearly worked
31 years, is unwavering in its commitment hard to make a good name for himself
to well-rounded service and updated over the 13 plus years he’s been in the
technology. Offering not just agents, but business. “My focus is on outstanding
entire divisions dedicated to the unique service with the hope that my clients
pursuits of residential, commercial and will refer me to someone afterwards.
relocation endeavors, Wright Kingdom That’s been successful for me.”
“really prides itself on the complete services Gribbon understands that information
we offer for lifetime customers,” explains on houses can be found online, such as
relocations director Jen Ibanez. Every agent selling prices and current availability,
is involved in varying aspects of the but stresses the difference a very
community, including economic thorough knowledge of the market and
development, chambers, business councils industry expertise can make on a
and non-profit organizations. “There are so transaction. He sells about 28 houses a
many facets of moving to Boulder or living year in order to keep his service at the
in Boulder that aren’t about the house. We level his clients deserve. “My service-
really do pride ourselves in being able to oriented approach to selling real estate
provide information or resources to our leads to satisfied clients who refer me
lifetime customers, directing folks to where to their friends and families. That’s my
they can find services that will best acclimate business model.”
them to living in this area.”
Karen Bernardi,
RE/MAX of Boulder Coldwell Banker
2700 Canyon Blvd., Suite 200, Boulder
2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder
303.402.6000, www.bernardigroup.com
303.449.7000, www.boulderco.com
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Frasier Meadows
350 Ponca Place, Boulder, 303.499.4888, http://frasiermeadows.org
Nestled in a Boulder neighborhood, flanked by a park, shopping and other amenities,
lies Frasier Meadows, a 47-year-old not-for-profit retirement community that services
folks looking for independent living facilities and continuing care. Currently home to
approximately 400 residents, Frasier Meadows is locally owned and run by a board of
trustees. Mark Venzke, manager of public relations feels one of the reasons Frasier
Meadows is so well-loved is because it goes out of its way to engage in lively discourse
with the community. “We have probably the most active community members, many
are involved in the University and they continue that involvement here ... Not only are
our residents active in the community but we also invite the community in when we
have lectures. It’s a very active place.”
The Academy
970 Aurora Ave., Boulder, 303.938.1920 or 1.800.943.1920, www.theacademyboulder.com
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McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1822, www.mcguckin.com
Tired of wandering the hardware store by yourself, looking for a widget and only
Road?
finding thingamabobs? Then scurry on over to McGuckin Hardware, Boulder’s family
Hitting the hardware store for more than 50 years, and find someone in a green vest. You can
probably even catch one outside in the parking lot if you’re anxious about heading into
the 60,000-square-foot facility and wending your way through the tangle of aisles
without a guide. McGuckin is renowned for its customer service staff, comprised of
incredibly friendly, knowledgeable folks. They’ll even help you tie a giant kiddie pool
We need your newspapers (while you’re out-of-town). to the top of your car. True story.
Boulder Community Hospital

Boulder Community Hospital, 1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
You can help students in Boulder County while you’re Boulder Foothills Hospital, 4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.854.7000
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McGuckin
Design Center
2460 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
303.449.3779, www.mcguckin.com
Time to renovate your kitchen?
Finish a bathroom in your
basement? According to voters,
McGuckin Design Center is the
place to go for all your kitchen
and bath needs. As a complete
kitchen and bath design studio,
you can find designer door and
cabinet hardware, cabinets,
appliances, stone, ceramic tile,
shower enclosures, sinks,
countertops, lighting, plumbing
fixtures, bathroom accessories
and more at McGuckin. And
BEST SKINCARE FACILITY Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology when you need a second
opinion, a design suggestion, or
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a guide to the store, the friendly
Taking care of one’s skin isn’t just pampering here in Colorado – it’s essential to your basic health and well-being. That’s why the folks at
staff at McGuckin is happy to
Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology take their work so seriously. Focused on providing the finest medical, surgical and cosmetic services
help – excellent customer
around, the center works to keep abreast of the latest advances in dermatology, while maintaining a strict adherence to safety and integrity.
service is, after all, the
Among the many services offered, the center treats skin cancer, acne, rosacea, lupus and skin discoloration, and performs photo facials,
cornerstone of McGuckin
sclerotherapy, chemical peels, collagen and laser removal of facial blood vessels. It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin, and the
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highly trained physicians at Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology can help.
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BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS AND BEST DAY CAMP

Peanut Butter Players
276 Miner’s Drive, Lafayette, 303.786.8727, www.peanutbutterplayers.com
The Peanut Butter Players prides itself on being the premier alternative to a day camp for the past 22
years. Children from pre-school to high school are allowed to channel their natural creative energy via
theatrical education, regardless of their level of expertise. Even students with no previous experience can
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY join their peers in studying American musicals and then performing them for the community. With a wide
Cain Travel Agency variety of programs, the Peanut Butter Players offer one-week sessions, after-school programs and
workshops that can fit anyone’s schedule. The goal, of course, is to foster self-esteem and comfort with
3004 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.2246, www.caintravel.com
public speaking, but if the experience culminates into a career in the arts (one previous PB Player was
The folks at Cain Travel know you work hard for your money, and
nominated for a Tony), that’s all the better. A top-notch staff of professional directors, musicians,
that when it’s time to reward yourself a little, it’s important to spend
choreographers, dramatists and stage combat instructors possess both a deep fervor for performance as
that discretionary money wisely. One of the reasons the company’s
well as a passion for teaching. Parents can be assured their children will benefit from the expertise of the
been in business for more than 30 years is its commitment to
instructors while having a wildly unique experience they can take advantage of throughout their lives. The
customer service. Cain serves clients on all six continents, but we’re
Peanut Butter Players mission: “Helping young people make believe and believe in themselves.”
lucky to have them in our own back yard. So whether you’re
booking a trip to Akron to see Aunt Tildy, catching a romantic
cruise through Scandanavia and the Baltics or planning your first FOR BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS: Pearl Street Mall
Downtown Boulder, 303.449.3774, www.boulderdowntown.com
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making sure your travels are happy.
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BEST ACTIVIST / COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Josie Heath, President, The Community Foundation
1123 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.442.0436, www.commfound.org
Josie Heath, president of the Community Foundation and one-time Boulder County Commissioner, was quick to give others their due
when she heard she’d won this award. “I’ve done a number of things in the community, but the foundation – not just me, but the trustees,
the staff and the volunteers – have done a number of projects that build community in a variety of ways.” Dedicated to a range of initiatives
that promote overall well-being in Boulder County, Heath is particularly proud of the Millennium Fund. “We asked everyone in Boulder
County to donate the equivalent of their last hour of income in the last millennium to create a permanent fund for the new millennium.
We raised $1,800,000. The very fun part for me is that it keeps on living. This year we’ve distributed about $85,000.” That money went to
numerous plans, including ones for social interaction, health and human services, the environment, education, arts and culture. “It’s kind of
an extension of public service ... in the best sense of what folks who are elected officials do. They’re involved in the community, they want
to advocate for the things that will make the quality of life there the best it can be.” A quote of Katherine Graham’s, one of Heath’s
favorites, sums it up: To love what you do and feel like it matters: how can anything be more fun?
Jo Anne Lamun, Peanut Butter Players

276 Miner’s Drive, Lafayette, 303.786.8727, www.peanutbutterplayers.com

BEST BOULDER
COUNTY SCHOOL
Boulder
High School
6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
303.442.2430
http://schools.bvsd.org/boulderhigh
Founded in 1875, Boulder High
School is proud of its 132 years of
high academic standards and
community involvement. As an
Advanced Placement Focus School,
BHS offers a wide range of AP
classes, not just preparing students
for higher education, but pushing
them to exceed their own
expectations. With an open campus
that encourages personal
responsibility, students enrolled at
BHS are treated to a magnificent
location at the foot of the University
of Colorado. Keeping in mind the
BEST SINGLES HANGOUT The Foundry Billiards Club individuality of the students, BHS
offers almost 30 different activities,
1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.447.1803, www.foundryboulder.com
ensuring something for everyone.
“One of the reasons that we remain so popular is that we have such a wide variety of things to do under the same roof,” explains Matt Byrne,
And with the community attendance
general manager at The Foundry. With 11 full-size pool tables, a special room for parties, a much-beloved rooftop bar, and wildly popular dance
at BHS sporting events, it’s clear
nights with deejays and $2 well drinks (’80s music on Tuesdays; hip-hop on Thursdays), the classy bar has a little something for everyone. Even
Panther fans are lifelong.
its live music nights (rock, funk or blues bands) on Fridays and Saturdays are free of cover charges. “There’s never a risk coming through the
door,” reveals Byrne, “and then to kick it all off we’ve got one of the best views of the Flatirons from our rooftop bar. We’re one of the largest
bars in Boulder and we’ve got a balcony inside where you can look down. It’s great anywhere you are for people watching.” Fairview High School
1515 Greenbriar Blvd., Boulder
303.499.7600
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BEST TEACHER
Monica Augustine, Wildflower School of Voice
3217 Walnut St., Boulder, 720.937.9647, http://wildflowerschoolofvoice.com
“I love singing and I know the kids do, too. It’s hard if you don’t have support in the
right way ... I just want kids to feel safe, to be able to express themselves, for them to
take root and nurture them along the way,” explains Monica Augustine, head teacher
and owner of Wildflower School of Voice. “That’s part of our mission here ... we want
to honor each student’s unique voice and expression.” Augustine herself went through
the gamut of voice teachers as she grew up, and decided pretty quickly how essential it
was to build up a student. After running the school from her home for 10 years, she
started up the Wildflower School three years ago and enjoys the wonderful community
of parents, students and teachers that’s sprung up since. She’s happy to help students
(who typically range from 5 to 17) in pursuing their dreams, whether those dreams
involve recording contracts or not. Being open to a range of goals is one of the many
ways Augustine nurtures her students. “It’s about focusing on what they’re good at, and
bringing that out in them ... there are different reasons for why the kids want to do it.”
Lynn Twietmeyer, Douglass Elementary

840 75th St., Boulder, 303.499.4884, www.douglasselementary.com
BEST OIL CHANGE Grease Monkey

2405 28th St., Boulder, 303.444.9303
375 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, 303.604.2159
2334 North Main St., Longmont, 303.485.9206
1230 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303.772.8865
165 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720.214.2840
www.greasemonkeyintl.com
With six convenient locations for Boulder County drivers to get a quality oil change,
it’s no wonder locals voted Grease Monkey their favorite. Each independently owned
franchise employs automotive technicians trained to service your car in a way that
helps prolong the engine’s life, maintain your manufacturer’s warranty and maximize
fuel economy. Most automakers suggest your auto needs an oil change every 3,000
miles, and in Colorado, where temperature fluctuations and mountain driving can put a
strain on your car, it deserves it. And at Grease Monkey, you don’t need an
appointment to give your engine what it deserves.
Jiffy Lube
1788 30th St., Boulder, 303-447.8040; 1408 Hecla Way, Louisville, 720.890.0777; www.jiffylube.com

BEST NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Humane Society
of Boulder Valley
2323 55th St., Boulder, 303.442.4030
www.boulderhumane.org
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has
served its mission – promoting and protecting
the lives of animals through fostering healthy
relationships between pets and people – for
more than 100 years. Providing interim homes
for more than 8,000 animals every year,
including sheltering animals from around the
country (such as those impacted by Hurricane
Katrina) and across borders (they just brought
over three dogs from Mexico), the Humane
Society accepts any animal brought to them,
regardless of its needs. With a relatively small
staff, but a large pool of volunteers, the Humane
Society goes far beyond sheltering animals,
creating education programs, reuniting pets and
owners and providing healthcare for displaced
animals. The wealth of compassion that guides
BVHS is one that benefits everyone and deserves
continued support.
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303.604.5300
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303.926.3900
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BEST CHILD CARE CENTER

YWCA Children’s
Alley
2222 14th St., Boulder, 303.443.0419,
www.ywcaboulder.org/programs/childrensalley.html
“We have a terrific staff and we provide a
wonderful, unique service to Boulder
County,” says YWCA Children’s Alley
director Kate Johannes. That unique service
includes drop-in childcare for parents who
have an unexpected appointment or just
need a break for a dinner out. (Yes,
Children’s Alley is open until 9:45 p.m. four
days a week, and all day Friday and
Saturday). Parents can also arrange for
short-term daily childcare for up to six
weeks. Children’s Alley serves up to 24
children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, and
boasts new infant, toddler and preschool
rooms, too.
Boulder Day Nursery

1518 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.442.7605
www.boulderdaynursery.org
BEST DENTIST
Dr. Ted Kawulok, D.D.S., P.C.
Whole Family Dentistry
1400 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.8625, www.wholefamilydentistry.com
Dr. Ted Kawulok has been fixing smiles in Boulder for more than 20 years. When readers voted Kawulok their
favorite dentist for the second year in a row, they chose a dentist with strong ties to the community. Kawulok
went to Sacred Heart School, Boulder High and the University of Colorado, and he and his wife, Kim, raised
their five children in Boulder. The team at Whole Family Dentistry provides a wide range of services, including
dental rehabilitation that focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive therapies. Kawulok offers a comprehensive
periodontal program, as well, including soft tissue therapy and painless root canal therapy. If you just need your
teeth cleaned, he can do that, too!
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BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT

Flatiron Athletic Club
505 Thunderbird Drive, Boulder
303.499.6590
www.flatironathleticclub.com
With 55,000 square feet of clean and well-
organized workout space, Flatiron Athletic
Club has everything you need to get into and
stay in shape. That includes an array of mind
and body classes, spinning, free weights and
cutting-edge workout machines, two
swimming pools, tennis, basketball and
racquetball courts, a running track and
massage, Rolf and acupuncture services. But
Managing Partner Jens Husted thinks it’s the
people at Flatiron Athletic Club that make it
a special place to exercise. “It’s just a
comfortable place to be,” Husted says. “And
the members – it’s a great group of people.”
Obviously, readers agree.
Curves
489 U.S. 287, Lafayette, 303.665.4447
7960 Niwot Road, Suite A-2, Longmont, 303.274.0992
405 Center Drive, Suite G, Superior, 303.543.0500
www.curves.com

BEST SPA
Essentiels Spa
2660 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.440.0711, www.essentielsspa.com
Customization is key at Essentiels Spa. “We always have the client fill
in a lifestyle form so they can tell us what their goals are, and then
our aestheticians chat with them. Together they decide what they
think will be best. We try and customize everything to what the
customers’ needs are,” explains Marlene Ward, technical services
manager at the spa. Both clients and staffers have shown great loyalty
BEST PLACE FOR WORSHIP to the spa since its inception in 1997. Because the spa works so hard
to respond to customer needs and keep up with changes in the
First Presbyterian Church of Boulder industry, loyalty comes easy to them. One specialized treatment
1820 15th St., Boulder, 303.402.6400, www.fpcboulder.org Essentiels offers is the Mermaid. The aesthetician chooses a specific
Founded in 1872, the First Presbyterian Church of Boulder has long served the spiritual needs of seaweed wrap that will produce the desired effect, then programs a
Bolder County. Modern day churchgoers admire the church for its diversity of programs and worship thermal bed with steamers and shower heads that massage the client’s
services, its pleasing mix of tradition and innovation, its clear message in the midst of competing head as the seaweed does its trick. The treatment is finished off with
voices, and the missional focus on meeting the needs of people here and around the world. “Our a specific lotion that complements the seaweed. Essentiels has a wide
purpose is to joyfully worship a wonderful, just and gracious God, help people grow as followers of range of services, sure to please everyone. “We do have a lot of
the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of His Spirit share the message of God’s love throughout parties that come in and have a girls’ day out. We can offer little
the world,” reads the church’s mission statement. rooms here and cater for them as well.”
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BEST MOVING COMPANY

Taylor Moving
4949 N. Broadway, #110, Boulder, 303.443.5885
www.taylormove.com
Taylor Moving, last year’s Bolder County Gold
Runner Up for Best Moving Company, has
moved on up to become Boulder County’s Best
Moving Company! Opened more than 10 years
ago by longtime mover Glen Taylor, Taylor
moving is a locally- and family-owned and
operated business that is licensed, bonded and
insured, and has made Troubleshooter Tom
Martino’s exclusive Referral List. Taylor Moving
offers a number of services, including local and
national moves, residential and commercial
moves, loading and unloading, local and one-way
truck rentals, expert packing and storage. And
with Taylor Moving, you get personalized, careful
service at competitive pricing (with no hidden
fees). “Our goal is to make our customers happy,”
says Taylor.
Boulder Valley Transfer

3075 75th St., Boulder, 303.530.7333
www.bouldervalleytransfer.com

BEST AUTO DEALER AND BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP / SERVICE DEPT. BEST CAR WASH
Flatirons Acura/Subaru Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash
5595 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 1.800.835.7798, www.flatironsacura.com 3100 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.9274, www.puddlecarwash.com
Flatirons Acura/Subaru keeps giving customers what they want in an auto dealership and auto repair shop, The folks at Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash have been dedicated to
and Camera readers keep voting Flatirons Boulder County’s best in both categories. Boasting one of the keeping Boulder County’s cars beautiful for more than 30 years.
state’s largest new-car inventories, each member of the Flatirons’ sales staff are dedicated to exceeding They’ve developed a loyal customer base because of it, and were
once again voted Best of Boulder County by Camera readers.
customer expectations. That emphasis on customer service doesn’t stop in the front lot – the repair shop goes Experience, expertise and attention to detail are first and foremost at
the extra mile in keeping Boulder County cars running right, too. Flatirons’ Acura technicians are factory Puddle. And they do quality work quickly. “We provide a quick,
trained and carry an average of 15 years of experience. friendly service at an affordable price,” says Rich Hart, Puddle’s
general manager for the past 20 years. “We appreciate all of
Boulder County for voting for us, and we hope to continue to provide
FOR BEST AUTO DEALER: Fisher Chevrolet Honda Pontiac the same superior service.”
6025 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 1.800.873.0119, www.fisherauto.com
FOR BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/SERVICE DEPT.: Hoshi Motors Black Diamond Car Wash
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BEST HEARING AID CENTER

Hearing HealthCare Centers
4800 Baseline Road, Suite E108, Boulder, 303.499.3900
1515 Main St., Suite 15, Longmont, 303.776.8748
www.hearinghealthcarecenters.com
Hearing HealthCare Centers has been helping the hard-of-hearing and their loved ones since 1984. Hearing
HealthCare Centers offer clients a wide range of hearing instruments – notably top-quality digital and digitally
programmable devices by renown manufacturer Audibel, the premier division of Starkey Lab, which is the largest
hearing aid manufacturer. “We always offer a 60-day, risk-free evaluation period on all products,” says Jim Boggess,
BA, BC-HIS. “And we feature the new ‘open fit’ design, a no occlusion, no feedback, lightweight and totally
discreet hearing instrument for today’s modern lifestyle.” Hearing HealthCare Centers also understands the
importance of protecting hearing for the future, and to that end, they offer preventative products and services, such
as ear plugs and free hearing evaluations.
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3059 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.443.5085; 2770 Arapahoe Road, Suite 126, Lafayette, 303.665.0454; www.familyhearingcenters.net
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BEST GOLF COURSE

Flatirons Golf Course
5706 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.442.7851, www.flatironsgolf.com
With its full-service pro shop, central location and well-maintained course, it’s no
wonder readers voted Flatirons Golf Course the best place to play 18 holes in Boulder
County. “It’s a very easy walking golf course with tree-lined fairways, which makes it
comfortable to play during the summer,” says head golf pro Tim Stevens. Golfers
especially appreciate the greens at Flatirons. “Probably 75 to 80 percent of our
customers come into our golf shop and comment on the condition of our greens being

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Indian Peaks Golf Course

2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303.666.4706, www.cityoflafayette.com

BEST KARATE / MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1750 30th St., Unit 22, Boulder, 303.938.1275, www.eastonbjj.com
Amal Easton, owner of Easton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, explains that Brazilian jiujitsu is a
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realistic, modern form of self defense that has marshaled in the mixed martial arts
events that are popular today. “It’s easy to watch these events on TV,” he says, “but our
goal is to get people off the couch and on the mat – only there can the benefits of
support for the last 60 years!
martial arts be revealed.” Right now, Easton has hundreds of children and adults on his
mats, a fact he takes great pride in. “Our program is complete,” he explains. “It’s not
just for kids, like many programs. We have over 200 adults enrolled right now.” Easton
adds that all the instructors are full-time martial arts instructors who are eager to teach
their students that Brazilian jiujitsu is not only an exercise, but also a path to better
goal setting, self-confidence and self-discovery.
Tran’s Martial Arts & Fitness Center

3101-1/2 28th St., Boulder, 303.402.9460, www.transmartialarts.com
117 S. Sunset St., Longmont, 303.776.1887, www.trans-mafc.com
BEST AC / HEATING SERVICE

Precision Plumbing & Heating
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder, 303.581.1455, www.precisionplumbing.com
Whether it’s keeping things cool in the summer or heating up the winter, Precision
Plumbing & Heating gets it right. At least that’s what Boulder County residents think,
as Precision has now won the Best AC/Heating Service category several years in a row.
“We are honored to have been serving Boulder County for 25 years, and that our loyal
customers have voted us No. 1 for the sixth year in a row,” says Mayoura Phannadeth,
marketing assistant at Precision. A precise blend of expertise and personalized attention
make Precision popular. “We not only have the best technicians, but we offer top-
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notch customer service, too,” Phannadeth says.
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BEST DRY CLEANER /

LAUNDROMAT
Art Cleaners
1715 15th St., Boulder, 303.440.8600
1501 Lee Hill Road, Boulder, 303.447.8700
3980 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.443.0158
www.artcleaners.com
When it comes to dry cleaning and
laundering your garments, it’s all about
customer service. Art Cleaners – “where
cleaning is an art” – has been going out of
its way to do both the big and the little
things for customers since they first opened
in Boulder in 1921. “We’ll do whatever
customers ask,” says owner Brian Hansen.
“We’re full service. We do it all in house
and we have free pickup and delivery. It’s
BEST HOLISTIC CARE / WELLNESS CENTER Whole Health Wellness Center, Inc.
1790 30th St., Boulder, 303.444.3833 www.wholehealthwellness.com
convenient, efficient and done right.” Art Are you looking for assistance in restoring and maintaining complete health and balance for a greater expression of life? If yes, look
Cleaners employs a full-time seamstress for to Whole Health Wellness Center, a unique clinic founded in 2000 by hypnotherapist Deborah and chiropractor and applied
minor garment repairs, and the company’s kinesiologist Tim Fleming to offer clients a coordinated treatment program using natural therapies. Staff members include David
“Green Earth Cleaning System” is always Abookire, a massage therapist; Dr. Richard Ramos, a chiropractor; Pam Morrison, a Rolfer; Nicola McGill, an aromatherapist;
easy on the environment. Sylvia Kroeger, a hypnotherapist; Jodi Reed, an energy healing science practitioner; and Therese Kallstrom, a psychotherapist – all
of whom are dedicated to helping clients achieve their highest state of health.
John’s Cleaners
3325 28th St., Boulder, 303.444.2877
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BEST HAIR SALON
Finishing Touch Salon & Spa
3131 28th St., Boulder, 303.449.1852, www.finishingtouchspa.com
When people in Boulder County want to take a trip to the Mayan Riviera without
hopping on a plane and traveling to Mexico, they can always get their hair done at
Finishing Touch Salon & Spa. First opened in 1973 as a small wig shop, Finishing
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BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

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Chem-Dry of Boulder For nine consecutive years, readers have
3835 Silver Plume Circle, Boulder, 720.304. 3910 chosen Elevations Credit Union (formerly U
of C Federal Credit Union) the best place to
bank in Boulder County. When you do
business at Elevations, you’re not just opening
BEST PET BOARDING SERVICE an account or securing a loan, you’re joining a
community, one that’s been intimately involved
Cottonwood Kennels with the local economy for more than 50 years.
7275 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.2602, www.cottonwoodkennels.com
“Any money deposited in our accounts is
What do you do when Rover can’t go to Dover with you? Take him to money that is recycled into the Boulder
Cottonwood Boarding Kennels, five-time winner in this category. Cottonwood economy,” says Rich Jones, vice president of
is a self-described “play and stay for pets that’s as comfortable as a bed and marketing at Elevations. Education is also part
breakfast with all the fun of doggie play care.” Located on a small farm of Elevations’ mission. “It’s not just about the
inhabited by ducks, chickens, sheep and alpaca, Cottonwood offers its boarders car loan; it’s not just about the mortgage with
(which can include everything from dogs and cats to birds and ferrets) spacious us,” Jones says. “It’s about how to make a good
indoor and outdoor playrooms, personalized human interaction, quality diets, consumer decision.”
playthings, and more. Special needs pets are welcomed, and if you’re worried
about your pooch or pussycat, you can always call the kennel’s toll-free phone Wells Fargo Bank
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our staff,” says Tom Bonfili, who owns the kennel with Penny Bardell. “It’s a 3307 30th St., Boulder, 303.448.3784
large staff of big-hearted, dedicated, hard-working people.” The question is not 3289 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.565.8804
1690 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.441.0341
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623 S. Broadway, Boulder, 1.800.869.3557
1137 S. Boulder Road, Louisville, 303.441.0379
Broadway Animal Hospital 399 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303.682.4560
1405 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303.499.5505, www.broadwayanimal.com www.wellsfargo.com
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BEST LASIK /
LASER EYE FACILITY /
SURGEON
InSight LASIK
1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303.665.7577
www.insightlasik.com
“Our customers trust us with their eyes –
that’s an incredible statement, and we take it
to heart,” says Dr. Jimmy Jackson, who, along
with Dr. Keith Miller and Dr. Warren Tripp,
has treated more than 25,000 people in the
Boulder/Denver area and earned the Boulder
County Gold People’s Choice Award for Best
Lasik five times. “We consider this business
high touch (slow and methodical by nature)
and high tech (we invest in new technology,
even if only incremental improvements have
been made),” he explains. Yet the surgeons at
InSight know that new technology is not
effective unless you know how to use it
properly – their extensive Lasik experience
and rigorous training (beyond government
requirements) has allowed them to continually
provide patients with quality results.
“Receiving this recognition will never get
old,” says Jackson. “It’s something we’re very
proud of.”
Beyer Laser Center

1810 30th St., Suite B, Boulder, 303.499.2020
www.bouldereyes.com
BEST LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE UPS

3795 Frontier Ave., Boulder, 800.742.5877; 230 Goldern Rod Ct., Longmont, 800.742.5877; www.ups.com; UPS Public Relations 404.828.7123
UPS, or United Parcel Service, delivers 15.6 million packages and documents daily to more than 200 countries and territories. The shipping giant has 94,542 package cars, vans,
tractors and motorcycles, 282 jet aircrafts and 325 chartered aircrafts to ensure your package will be delivered safely and on time. Already this year, UPS was named number one in
the shipping industry category and number eight overall in Business Week magazine’s first-ever ranking of “Customer Service Champs.” It’s no wonder, then, that UPS was voted
Boulder County’s best delivery service.
Boulder/Denver Couriers
1722 14th St., #105, Boulder, 303.444.9833, www.dbcouriers.com
BEST MEDICAL FACILITY AND BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER

Boulder Community Hospital, 1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
Boulder Foothills Hospital, 4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.854.7000
Mapleton Center for Rehabilitation, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
Community Medical Center, 1000 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303.666.4357
www.bch.org
Rich Sheehan, director of public relations at Boulder Community Hospital, attributes the receipt of
this award to first-rate physicians, superb nurses and technicians, and cutting-edge technology. Put
together, these attributes mean excellent patient care, he explains. “Our employees and volunteers
are really committed to taking care of the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients in addition to
their physical needs, and the community recognizes that,” says Sheehan. In turn, the hospital’s 2,300
employees enjoy working at the Boulder Community Hospital because the non-profit, community-
owned organization gives them the resources to do their job well. “These are people who got into
the medical field because they want to help people,” Sheehan says, “and the Boulder Community
Hospital gives them the means to provide the kind of care they can be proud of.”
FOR BEST MEDICAL FACILITY: Boulder Medical Center (BMC)

BMC Main, 2750 Broadway, Boulder, 303.440.3000
BMC Foothills, 4745 Arapahoe Ave., Ste. 200, Boulder, 303.938.4700
BMC Avista, 80 Health Park Drive, Suite 100, Louisville, 303.673.0448
www.bouldermedicalcenter.com
FOR BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER: InSight LASIK

1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303.665.7577, www.insightlasik.com

BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE

(TIE)
The Hydrant
2900 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.7550
Pamper your pooch at The Hydrant, a grooming
salon “for pets of distinction and owners who
care.” Serving Boulder for 37 years, The Hydrant
is known for its high level of professional service
provided by groomers Laura Tolp (also the
manager), Elisha Martinez and Valerie Bradner, as
well as by pet bather Mark Matthews. “We are the
best because we have awesome clients who care
about pets as much as we do,” says Tolp, adding
that she would like to thank her grooming clients
for this honor.
Cottonwood Kennels
7275 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.2602,
www.cottonwoodkennels.com
BEST VETERINARIAN Besides being this year’s Best Pet Boarding Service,
Alpine Hospital for Animals Cottonwood Kennels has also grabbed top honors
3210 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.443.9661; www.alpinehospitalforanimals.com
for its beauty salon. Experienced fur stylists give
This voters’ favorite is bigger and better than ever: Only a couple of months ago the Alpine Hospital for Animals moved quality cuts and baths using only the finest all-
from a 1,900-square-foot facility to a new one that is about three times as big. For owner Karen McCormick, DVM, CVA, natural shampoos and conditioners, then coats are
this means more room for what they do best: care for animals and their owners. “My philosophy is that we are here only to brushed and fluffed with gentle warm air for a
be truly helpful to each person who comes to us with their pet,” says McCormick, referring to her team of six doctors and fabulous finish. Visits also include ear cleaning, nail
five certified acupuncturists. Yes, acupuncturists! Alpine Hospital for Animals offers alternative treatments, such as trimming and more. Your pet can be transformed
acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines, because they like to give their clients choices in care. They also offer cutting- from frumpy to fabulous in no time!
edge technology, such as laser-light therapy (to treat conditions like arthritis). Perhaps the hospital’s biggest asset, though,
is its compassionate staff. “All of us have a passion for being here,” McCormick says. PETSMART
2982 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.939.9033
Broadway Animal Hospital 1125 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303.702.9526
1405 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303.499.5505, www.broadwayanimal.com www.petsmart.com
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BEST GROCERY STORE

Whole Foods Market
2905 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6611, www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Natural and organic food products are no longer the way of the future – they’re what
Boulder County residents want to put on their tables now. Whole Foods Market offers
a wide and varied selection in an inviting atmosphere. With its trendsetting olive bar,
assortments of chocolates, the plentiful salad bar and lovely selection of ready-made
entrees, aromatic breads, brilliant, healthy produce and wide selection of free-range Peanut Butter Players
present...
meats, it’s no wonder Whole Foods is such a popular spot. And if you can’t find what
you’re looking for, the grocer is well known for its large and helpful staff, who are sure
to lead you to the right aisle.
Disney’s
King Soopers
1650 30th St., Boulder, 303.443.9622
6550 Lookout Road, Boulder, 303.530.1020
CINDERELLA
3600 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303.499.4004
480 N. Hwy 287, Lafayette, 303.604.3070
995 South Hover Road, Longmont, 303.702.0099
200 Lashley St., Longmont, 720.652.9618
1611 Pace St., Longmont, 303.776.7560
www.kingsoopers.com SEPTEMBER 21, 22
OCTOBER 6, 12, 13 & 20
BEST HOUSEWARES & KITCHEN GOODS STORE
Peppercorn Show at 11:00 am, lunch at 12:00 pm
1235 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.5847, www.peppercorn.com
From the kitchen to the bedroom, the bath to the dining room, Peppercorn is a
Lunch at 1:00 pm, show at 1:45 pm
dreamland for those who want to add warmth, style and convenience to their home.
Or if you want a unique gift – cutlery, linens, fine china or that one special cookbook $10 admission includes lunch
you’ve been looking everywhere for – Boulder County folks know Peppercorn is the
place to go. With 12,000 square feet of floor space, the store is beautifully divided by
theme. “We like to create vignettes that suggest style and color and coordination,” says
Peppercorn’s Doris Houghland. It helps make the Peppercorn shopping experience one
of a kind.
Boulder Theater,
Consistently Voted 2032 14th Street
“Best Place to Reservations requested.
McGuckin Hardware Entertain Kids”
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1822, www.mcguckin.com Call 303-786-8727

BEST SHOPPING DESTINATION

Pearl Street Mall
Downtown Boulder, 303.449.3774, www.boulderdowntown.com
When it comes to shopping destinations, the word on the
street says Pearl Street Mall is the place to go. As one of
Boulder’s original main streets, Pearl Street has been home
to just about every type of business you can imagine (the
street itself was named after a famous Madam from
yesteryear). Reopened as a pedestrian-only shopping district
in 1977, the mall is now the No. 1 destination to bring your
out-of-town friends for the essential Boulder experience.
From summer POP fountain fun for the kids to the
romantic look of the mall awash in holiday lights in winter,
Pearl Street Mall is always a special event. For an in-depth
look at Pearl Street’s history, check out Sylvia Pettem’s book,
“Positively Pearl Street: A Chronicle of the Center of
Boulder, Colorado, 1859 to Present.”
Twenty Ninth Street

Canyon Boulevard and 29th Street, Boulder, www.twentyninth.com
BEST TREE FARM

The Tree Farm
11865 Mineral Road (Hwy 52), Longmont, 303.652.2961, www.TheTreeFarmLongmont.com
Arborially speaking, Boulder County says The Tree Farm is top of the crop for all
your tree needs. With 35 acres of shade, fruit and flowering trees from which to
choose, your choices seem endless. Don’t know a cottonwood from a cotoneaster?
No worries. The folks at The Tree Farm have been helping us find just the right
tree since 1980. Manager Mike Gittleson says, “Our knowledgeable staff will work
with your budget to help you find the best choices for your project. And we can help
you do the planting, too.” Gittleson says The Tree Farm is the best place to find the
compact species of trees that today’s smaller yards and patio lifestyles demand.
Creekside Tree Nursery

3283 North 61st St., Boulder, 303.668.7647, www.CreeksideBoulder.com
BEST JEWELRY STORE AND BEST

COMPANY / STORE THAT GIVES BACK
TO THE COMMUNITY
Walters & Hogsett
Fine Jewelers
2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2626,
www.waltersandhogsett.com
Walter Vieregg grew up in a small Midwestern town, and
he brought that small-town ethic with him to Colorado
when he opened Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers in 1980.
Vieregg and his partners believe in taking care of those
around them. “I just feel, in a small town, you get involved
in the community. You just do it,” Vieregg says. Last year,
the family-owned jewelry company gave to three dozen
charities. The store is run on old-fashioned principles, too.
That means the customers’ needs are first and foremost
when they walk into the charming store in the Water
Street complex.
FOR BEST JEWELRY STORE:

Hurdles Jewelry
1402 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.1084, www.hurdlesjewelry.com
FOR BEST COMPANY/STORE THAT GIVES BACK TO

THE COMMUNITY:
Whole Foods Market
2905 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6611, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

BEST PET STORE AND

BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE
P.C.’s Pantry For
Dogs and Cats
2600 30th St., Boulder, 303.245.9909, www.pcs-pantry.com
Ask P.C.’s Pantry owner Mary Lee Withers why
she thinks P.C.’s is such a popular store and she
says, “We really enjoy the animals and the people
that come into the store. We really enjoy what we
do. I think animals pick up on it, and the people,
too.” Notice how Withers mentions the animals
before their guardians? “We know the animals’
names better than we do the people’s names,”
Withers admits with a chuckle. We’re not saying
the local pet population had anything to do with
the outcome of these two Boulder County Gold
categories, but it’s clear that animals are loved
when they walk into P.C.’s. It’s the place to be for
biscuits, deli items and “bark-day cakes,” all made
onsite by the store’s full-time baker. Stop by and
say hello to Withers, and the seven cats and two
dogs that hang out at P.C.’s, too.
FOR BEST PET STORE:

PETSMART
2982 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.939.9033
1125 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303.702.9526
www.petsmart.com
FOR BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE:

McGuckin Hardware
www.mcguckin.com
Carpet 1212 Commerce Ct., Lafayette

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Oriental Rugs www.nesheims.com
Oriental Rug Mon.- Fri. 8am - 5pm Sat. 8am- 12:30pm
Pads
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BEST PLACE TO BUY WINDOW TREATMENTS

Innovative Openings
1672 30th St., Boulder, 303.449.6465, www.innovativeopenings.com
Your classy windows deserve the best treatments, don’t they? At Innovative Openings,
you choose from only the best draperies, shutters, blinds, awnings and solar screen
shades. The free in-home measuring and design service lets you avoid costly mistakes
by taking out the guesswork, so that you get just the right color, style and size. The
professional installation service (with a one-year labor warranty) lets you rest easy. And
with the 31,000 square-foot Service Center in Louisville ready to make it all happen,
you know you’re in the right hands with Innovative Openings.
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3 Day Blinds
2525 Arapahoe, #E-25, Boulder, 303.447.8100, www.3day.com
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2087 30th St, Boulder, 303.449.2102
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2775 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.786.9255, www.boulderrunningcompany.com
Transform your mind, body Boulder Running Company has a full stock of running apparel, but it all starts with the
& spirit with our coordinated shoes. Whether you’re a novice jogger or an Olympic athlete – and Boulder County is
care program home to plenty of both – there’s more to choosing a running shoe than walking in and
picking the prettiest pair on the rack. “There’s definitely a science behind the shoes,”
says Amanda Charles, general manager of Boulder Running Company. “We do our
303-444-3833 best to try and explain that.” That education includes free video gait analysis and one-
www.wholehealthwellness.com on-one attention for every customer so the trained staff can help you discover the best
shoe for your individual needs. “Everyone who comes into the store, we really
Thank You Boulder For encourage them to get on to the treadmill. Then, not only can we do our jobs better,
but they can also see for themselves what we’re trying to do for their (running)
Your Continued Support! mechanics,” Charles says.
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BEST LIQUOR STORE

Liquor Mart
1750 15th St., Boulder, 303.449.3374
www.liquormart.com
Sometimes bigger is, indeed, better. Boasting a
huge, clean and easily navigable store, Liquor
Mart offers Boulder County a large inventory of
fine wines, microbrews and liquors, as well as
popular-brand beers and champagnes. Whether
you’re hosting a block party or just need a nice
Chianti to go with your pasta, Liquor Mart has BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE AND
your bottle. Perhaps general manager Jack BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE
Stoakes says it best when he describes the
Liquor Mart business model: “This store was REI
built originally in 1969 on selection, service and 1789 28th St., Boulder, 303.583.9970, www.rei.com
good prices,” Stoakes says. “Those things have At the risk of stating the obvious, people in Boulder County are wild about the outdoors.
stood the test of time.” They’ve been pretty wild about REI, too, since the national outdoor sports retailer opened its
store in Boulder on 28th Street. Whether camping, climbing, biking, skiing or any other
North Boulder Liquor outdoor adventuring is your thing, REI has what you need, and then some. The store also
3990 Broadway, Boulder, 303.442.0894 sponsors regular presentations and chit chats with local and national outdoor athletes. At REI,
you can get what you need, and receive tips on how to use it, too.
FOR BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE: Sports Authority

3320 North 28th St., Boulder, 303.449.9021
2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303.651.9697
301 Marshall Road, Superior, 303.554.0161
www.sportsauthority.com
FOR BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE: Neptune Mountaineering

633 South Broadway, Suite A, Boulder, 303. 499.8866, www.neptunemountaineering.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Robb’s Music
1580 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.443.8448, www.robbsmusic.com
Both local musicians and players traveling through Boulder have been
hanging out at Robb’s Music, strumming guitars, fingering keyboards and
testing the latest in sound technology for nearly three decades. Simply put,
it’s a local institution. The laid-back, customer-focused and friendly
environment at Robb’s has always reflected the store’s namesake, Robb
Candler, a terrific musician in his own right who started selling instruments
to the public back in 1978. Robb’s always welcomes new players (and offers
lessons, too), and serves as a home away from home for the old pros. The
music always sounds better in a friendly atmosphere.
H.B. Woodsong’s
2920 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.0516, www.hbwoodsongs.com

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BEST GIFT SHOP Paper Doll

1141 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.1661
Becca’s having a baby, Daniel just graduated and Aunt Ruby is getting hitched (her third,
his second). Sounds like you’re in bad need of a good gift shop. How about the best?
Camera readers have once again voted The Paper Doll as the top spot for unique jewelry,
purses and artful whatnots just perfect for gift giving – or keeping! You’ll also find
exceptional stationery, cards and wrapping papers that you won’t see elsewhere. Is it really
better to give than receive?
Jacque Michelle
2670 Broadway, Boulder, 303.786.7628
Thank you Boulder

for your support.
The Academy … Life at its Best.
BEST GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE
Now offering two different locations –
Providing Boulder with not just one
Aspen Grove Market
2885 Wilderness Place, Suite B, Boulder, 303.865.5999, www.aspengrovemarket.com
unique community – but two! Aspen Grove Market offers home delivery and pick-up for an extensive array of
groceries at a surprisingly affordable price. How does it work? It’s easy: Customers can
order groceries online or via the telephone. Then Aspen Grove staff members carefully
We invite you to call us to learn more select and package each individual order from their large, temperature-controlled
about all that we have to offer. warehouse. Then, in a timely manner, the grocer delivers to homes and businesses
within an approximate 10-mile radius of its warehouse, which includes Boulder and
www.theacademyboulder.com most parts of Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont and Superior. For convenience and to
www.academybellavista.com save on gas, locals call the folks at Aspen Grove!
King Soopers
1650 30th St., Boulder, 303.443.9622
6550 Lookout Road, Boulder, 303.530.1020
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BellaaViststa
3600 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303.499.4004
480 N. Hwy 287, Lafayette, 303.604.3070
200 Lashley St., Longmont, 720.652.9618
1611 Pace St., Longmont, 303.776.7560
www.kingsoopers.com

BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE

Atlas Flooring
4920 North 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.3221
Whether you live in a McMansion or a McAverage home, nothing makes it shine like a
new hardwood floor from Atlas Flooring. Perhaps you prefer a stone floor of slate or
travertine marble, or more traditional carpeting. Whatever you want to walk on, Atlas
Flooring has got you covered. The friendly folks at Atlas know their flooring and are
happy to guide you through the wide choice of materials available, from bamboo to
Berber. And whatever you choose for your dream home, you can be sure that Atlas
Flooring stands behind every product – and we’re glad to stand on them!
FloorCrafters
1501 Lee Hill Road, Unit 1, Boulder, 303.449.3084, www.floorcrafters.justgoodbusiness.biz,
Thank You
Boulder County!
For your continued support
BEST FLORIST AND BEST GARDEN CENTER
Sturtz & Copeland
2851 Valmont, Boulder, 303.442.6663
Giving flowers, getting flowers – it’s the thought that counts. And if you thought right,
those flowers came from Sturz & Copeland, the perennial favorite for all things floral.
A full-service FTD and Teleflora florist, Sturtz & Copeland is ready to create and
deliver artful flower arrangements to Boulder and beyond. The Garden Center is the
other part of this winning combination. Manager Beth Smerek says, “We strive to be
the best. Our staff are gardeners themselves, and our customers know we’ll go the extra
mile to answer their questions. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll find out.”
FOR BEST FLORIST: Fiori Flowers

1227 Spruce St., Boulder, 720.565.2434, www.FioriBoulder.com.
FOR BEST GARDEN CENTER: McGuckin Hardware

2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1822, www.McGuckin.com.
Paper Doll
1141 Pearl Street • 303-449-1661
BEST IMPORTED GOODS STORE

Cost Plus World Market
1685 28th St., Boulder, 303.938.0757, www.worldmarket.com
Rugs from India, Balinese dinnerware, Malaysian Melon Bowl Candles, floor cushions from Turkey.
Cost Plus World Market truly is an international bazaar nestled in the heart of Boulder. But the
store’s secret ingredient may be its unique collection of food stuffs. “It’s perfect if you’re entertaining
or throwing parties,” says Carley Williams, the Boulder store’s general manager. Got a taste for
specialty chocolates, Spanish olives, English crème wafers, German sausages or Austrian Lingonberry
spreads? Chances are, the Market can feed that need. “A lot of our customers are people who maybe
grew up in Europe or spent time overseas. And so these things are really familiar to them,” Williams
says. The store even has specialty Texas hot sauces, too!
Indochine
1779 Valtec Lane, Boulder, 720.565.8262
www.homeimport.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE

McGuckin
Hardware
www.mcguckin.com
Go ahead and try it: Try walking through
the dozens of aisles in McGuckin
Hardware without having a nice person
wearing a green vest ask if they can help
you find something. It’s more difficult
than fixing a broken garbage disposal,
replacing a ceiling fan or painting your
backyard fence. And the friendly
associates at McGuckin are exceptional at
helping you find the right tools, gadgets
and hardware for those household
maintenance tasks, too. Excellent
customer service (McGuckin also won
Best Customer Service) and a stock of
more than 200,000 items in its 60,000-
square-foot store are why readers voted
McGuckin their favorite stop to shop for
hardware in Boulder County, yet again.
Home Depot
1600 Twenty Ninth Street, Boulder, 303.449.4221
1200 Dillon Road, Louisville, 303.661.9600
www.homedepot.com
BEST ANTIQUE DEALER AND

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE
Amazing Garage Sale
4919 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.447.0417, www.TheAmazingGarageSale.com
Step into the Amazing Garage Sale, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to be ...
amazed! Everywhere you look, treasures from the past await your discovery. Bentwood
chairs share wall space with framed prints. A plaster Indian stands on an antique
Japanese chest, lit by a lamp fashioned from the leg of a mannequin. Gathering all this
vintage Voola together for your pleasure and purchase is owner Judi Lesta, the heart
and soul of the garage sale that’s lasted 10 years. “There’s something new every time
you come in here,” says one enthusiastic shopper. “You really find the good stuff here.”
FOR BEST ANTIQUE DEALER: Bedell & Co.

767 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.939.9292, www.bedellandco.com
FOR BEST HOME FURNISHING STORE: HW Home

1941 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.0320; The Village at FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield, 720.887.1223
www.hwhome.com

BEST SHOE STORE

Pedestrian Shops
1425 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.5260; 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
303.449.7440
www.comfortableshoes.com
Pedestrian Shops has strived to make the world comfortable by selling
the world’s most comfortable shoes, sandals, clogs and boots since 1969.
“Our loyal customers tell us we have the best selection and the best
service in town,” says general manager Lauren Polk. With brands like
Dansko, Crocs, Birkenstock, Merrell and Keen, Pedestrian Shops is
indeed the source for the happiest feet in town. The store is also doing
its part to make the world a better place. Its inventory includes plenty
of earth-friendly footwear, recycled shoeboxes are used wherever
possible, the store is 100 percent wind-powered with Renewable Energy
Credits, and every year Pedestrian Shops encourages the community to
donate slightly used shoes in exchange for a 10 percent discount on any
new pair of shoes in the store. The thousands of shoes that are collected
as a result are then given to local assistance organizations. So you can
feel good shopping at Pedestrian Shops from head to toe.
Boulder Running Company

2775 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.786.9255, www.boulderrunningcompany.com
BEST BOOKSTORE
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.447.2074, www.boulderbookstore.com
Locally owned and fiercely independent since 1973, Boulder Book Store is a perennial
favorite of locals and visitors alike. Its extensive inventory is dispersed among 20,000 square
feet of shelf space. And yet shopping here is a very cozy experience. The store is broken up
into four stories and a myriad of themed rooms, encouraging you to savor the experience
and get lost in a good read. Boulder Book Store is also home to frequent book signings,
presentations and interactive discussions with top-flight authors. All this, plus its attentive
staff, parking validation, frequent buyer program and attached coffeehouse, The Bookend
Cafe, keeps bibliophiles from all walks of life coming back to Boulder Book Store for more.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers

2915 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.1665, www.bn.com
BEST EYE CARE STORE

Aspen Eyewear
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Suite E-23, Boulder, 303.447.0210, www.aspeneyewear.com
Heinz Ebner and his wife created Aspen Eyewear in 1986 from scratch –
sometimes quite literally, as was the case when they built the display stands. It’s
been a labor of love from the beginning, one that has blossomed into one of
Boulder County’s most successful and popular locally owned businesses. Aspen
Eyewear is home to a staggering inventory of fashionable frames and the only
custom lens-finishing lab in Boulder. After years of hard work, Ebner remains
gracious: “Thanks to Boulder for your loyalty and patronage through 20 years.
I also want to thank my family and the Aspen Eyewear staff, the A Team.”
Ebner’s A Team includes his two daughters, both certified opticians, as well as
several more American Board of Opticianry-certified professionals, an
independent doctor of optometry for on-site eye examinations and a master
optician known for his miracle repair skills – all of whom share the goal of
providing exceptional service.
Envision Boulder
1230 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.939.8021, www.envisionboulder.com

AHHHHH
. SHOPPER’S PARADISE
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
yeah. Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe

300 Center Drive, Suite C, Superior, 303.499.0780
www.grtoys.com
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe has been instilling wonder, dispensing delight and making
learning fun for the children of Boulder County since 1977. The store recently moved
into an expanded location – a testament to its continued success – and customers
couldn’t be happier. “The best compliments we’ve been getting this year have been
about how bright and open and easy it is to shop in our new space,” asserts bookkeeper
Kathi Patrick. Today’s hottest toy must-haves, such as Cranium and Webkinz, mingle
happily with classic favorites, like Lincoln Logs and modeling clay. There’s something
COME CHECK OUT for every age level, price range and occasion. And you can be sure that every product
was selected based on the store’s original philosophy: to provide high quality,
aesthetically pleasing playthings that contribute to a child’s learning and development.
COLORADO’S Playfair Toys
PREMIER 1690 28th St., Boulder, 303.444.7502; Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 South Hover St., Longmont, 303.678.1852
www.playfairtoys.com
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BEST BICYCLE SHOP

University Bicycles
THANK YOU 839 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.4196, www.ubikes.com
In 1985, Doug Emerson opened a bike shop on Pearl Street. 22 years and several
FOR 24 YEARS thousand square feet of retail space later, University Bicycles is in a league of its own.
“Our customers say we are the friendliest, most helpful shop around,” asserts general
manager Lester Binegar. Whether you’re looking for a high-end racing cycle, a cruiser or
OF EARS! something with training wheels for your daughter, you’ll be treated to the best customer
service in the business. Plus, every new bike purchase includes a lifetime of free
adjustments while you wait, giving you time to peruse must-have accessories such as
jerseys, gloves, sunglasses and racks. If you have friends in town or want to road test some
Thanks for your support, different wheels, University Bikes has a huge fleet of mountain, town and road rentals. Go
ahead, think like a champion. Says Binegar: “We are one of the only stores in the country
Boulder County! that rents Tour de France-quality carbon road bikes from Trek and Specialized.”
Full Cycle
1211 13th St., Boulder, 303.440.7771; 1795 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.1002; www.fullcyclebikes.com
BEST RECYCLED GOODS / THRIFT STORE

Savers
695 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.499.6979, www.savers.com
Second-hand shopping can be an artform for many, and Savers has become a popular
Service First and Always treasure-hunting spot for people in Boulder County. Savers operates under a unique
Since 1984 business model: Locally, the store purchases second-hand goods from non-profit
companies, then sells them to the public at the south Boulder store. So when you shop
at Savers, you’re helping local charities, plus you’re keeping reusable goods out of our
landfills. Nationwide, in more than 200 outlets, Savers has paid more than $1 billion
dollars to charitable organizations over the past 53 years. So, let’s go shopping!
4800 Baseline Rd., Suite #E-108 1515 Main St., Suite #15
Boulder, CO 80303 Longmont, CO 80501
303.499.3900 303.776.8748 Hospice Thrift Store
5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.604.5353, www.hospicecareonline.org

BEST MEN’S
CLOTHING STORE
The Regiment
Shops of Colorado
2425 Canyon Blvd., #F, Boulder, 303.443.2713
www.theregimentshops.com
The Regiment Shops of Colorado have
been dressing the men (and women) of
Boulder County for success since 1959.
Classic lines, rich colors and
interesting textures characterize the
clothing. Pieces from Tommy Bahama,
Couture, Robert Banks, Ferrel Reed
and many more fill the racks. And fit is
everything. The Regiment Shops of
Colorado have Italian trained master
tailors on staff to ensure you look your
best. Alterations are included with
every regular-price purchase and are
available at reasonable rates for any
item, whether it’s from the store or
elsewhere. You can also get a custom-
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE JJWells crafted, made-to-measure garment in
2640 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2112, www.jjwells.com just seven days. It’s all part of The
“We’re a bunch of wild and crazy Boulder women who love clothes and our customers,” laughs JJWells co-owner Dana Culbertson, Regiment’s philosophy of “great
referring to herself, her partner and her staff. “We like to have fun with what we wear.” This passion and flair is obvious the moment you fashion and great quality with
step into the store, where you’ll find unique casual clothing, professional attire, handcrafted jewelry and fun accessories. JJWells wonderful service,” says co-owner
celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. “That’s because we keep evolving, seeking out hot trends within the fashion industry with a twist Gary Cartwright. Trends change, but
to fit our Boulder customers,” explains Culbertson. JJWells once had the reputation of housing more conservative clothing. Asserts good taste is always in style at The
Culbertson: “We’re not that kind of store anymore. It’s not about dressing for an age; it’s about dressing for an attitude.” So if you Regiment Shops of Colorado.
haven’t been to JJWells in a while, it’s high time for another visit. And don’t miss its new sister store, Besos, at 1949 Pearl St.
Weekends
Chelsea 1200 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.4231
935 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.447.3760, www.chelseabella.com www.weekendsboulder.com
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BEST CAMERA STORE

Mike’s Camera
2500 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.1715
www.mikescamera.com
We’re not the only ones who are impressed with
Mike’s Camera. The store just received Photo
Industry Reporter’s prestigious 2007 Photofinisher
of the Year award. “National recognition is
something for us to be very proud of because it’s
from our peers,” explains vice president of finance
and administration Jirair Christianian. “But the
votes we get from our customers are ultimately the
final word on the services we provide in our
market, the final measure of what we’re doing
right.” According to Camera readers, Mike’s
Camera does a lot right. Photofinishing, cameras,
accessories, rentals and repairs – you’ll find all
your photography needs under one roof. You’ll
also find skilled staff to answer questions, help you
find the right products and elevate your pictures to
the next level. After 40 years of business, Mike’s
Camera is only getting better. Says Christianian:
“Our goal is to go on and provide all the new
things the industry has to offer, with great service
and at great prices.”
Wolf Camera
2520 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.544.9845,
www.wolfcamera.com
BEST ART SUPPLY & HOBBY STORE Michaels

4800 Baseline Road, Suite A-108, Boulder, 303.494.2008; 410 Marshall Road, Superior, 720.304.3224; 205 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 200, Longmont, 720.494.2673; www.michaels.com
Michaels is the nation’s largest retailer of arts and crafts supplies. From paints to paper crafts, frames to flowers, beads to baskets, candles to clay, scrapbooking materials to seasonal
decorations, and much more, you’ll find it here. But the plethora of products is only part of the story at Michaels. The store’s driving goals are to inspire and empower creativity.
The knowledgeable staff at Michaels doesn’t just want to sell you merchandise; they want to help you make the project of your dreams. In-store events and classes are a staple, as are
instructional displays. So whether you’re a novice crafter or a glue gun guru, Michaels is home to the raw materials and expertise you need.
Art Hardware
1135 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.444.3063, www.arthardware.com
BEST BEDDING / LINENS /

MATTRESS STORE
Verlo Mattress Factory
Stores
3080 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.447.1154, www.verlo.com
Is there anything more precious, more restorative,
more exquisite than a good night’s sleep? Not really.
Which is why so many Boulder County folks own a
Verlo mattress. At Verlo Mattress Factory, every
bed is made with its owner in mind. Experienced
craftsmen construct the mattresses on-site based on
custom specifications. So if you’re looking for a
firm but not-too-firm bed with a pillow top, that’s
exactly what you’ll get, guaranteed. “We’ve always
strived to put quality of product and customer
service as our primary goals,” says owner Dick
Sumerfield, “That’s always what we’re trying to
improve upon.” Shopping at Verlo also ensures a
great deal: Because the mattresses are made right
here in Boulder, you’ll enjoy factory-direct prices.
It’s the stuff of sweet dreams.
Bed Bath & Beyond

1741 28th St., Boulder, 303.415.0302; 205 Ken Pratt Blvd.,
Longmont, 303.772.8300
www.bedbathandbeyond.com

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BEST VIDEO STORE The Video Station 303-447-9718
1661 28th St., Boulder, 303.440.4448, www.thevideostation.com
Though The Video Station has an excellent chocolate candy selection, it’s probably
more likely that the huge selection of movies – more than 57,000 and the largest
collection in Colorado – earned the locally owned video store this award. The Video ON-THE-GO DINING!
Station has numerous copies of all the new releases to rent, plus harder-to-find movies, 3033 28th St.
such as foreign titles, independent films, silent films and more. “We cover all the bases,”
says Bruce Shamma, the store’s co-owner. The Video Station is also known for its BOULDER
knowledgeable staff and wide selection of for-sale DVDs. Adds Shamma, “The Video N. of Valmont on 28th St.
Station has been in business in Boulder for over 25 years now, and we couldn’t have 303-444-3133
done it without the great support the city gives to independents and smaller retailers.”
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BEST ART GALLERY BEST PLACE TO BUY

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www.artandsoulboulder.com
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BEST ANTIQUE JEWELRY STORE

Classic Facets Ltd.
Be precise. Call Precision.
942 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.938.8851, www.classicfacets.justgoodbusiness.biz
In the world of antique jewelry – where every piece comes with a past, a story, a
personality of its own – Classic Facets enjoys an international reputation. “For 22 years Boulder County Gold winner for
we have tried to grow with our customers, to give our very best service and share our
extensive knowledge and expertise about our authentic antique jewelry,” says owner
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Mikki Rainey. The store is home to more than 20,000 pieces from consignors in 36
states and nine countries. “We welcome new consignors, ‘just lookers’ and buyers to
6 years in a row!
enjoy our treasures,” adds Rainey. “Since we never know when or what is coming in
the door, our ever-changing inventory is as exciting to us as it is to our customers.”
303.442.0154
Offering vintage, costume, premiere, estate and fine jewelry, Classic Facets has
something for every price range and occasion – whether you’re popping the question,
popping up an outfit or just popping by for fun.
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Colterra
BEST MEDICAL FACILITY AND BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER
BEST BOOKSTORE
Boulder Book Store
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS RU: Treppedas Italian Ristorante RU for Best Medical Facility: Boulder Medical Center
RU for Best Local Employer: InSight LASIK
RU: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
BEST LAFAYETTE/LOUISVILLE/SUPERIOR/ERIE RESTAURANT BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
WINNERS Huckleberry
RU: Efrain’s Mexican
BEST LONGMONT/LYONS RESTAURANT

BEST MOVING COMPANY
Taylor Moving
RU: Boulder Valley Transfer
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
RU: Playfair Toys
BEST CAMERA STORE

The Pumphouse Restaurant & Brewery BEST PET BOARDING SERVICE Mike’s Camera
RU: Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brewery Cottonwood Kennels RU: Wolf Camera
RU: Broadway Animal Hospital
BEST BREAKFAST AND BEST BRUNCH BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
EATS, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT Lucile’s Creole Cafe
RU for Best Breakfast: Walnut Cafe
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE (TIE):
The Hydrant and Cottonwood Boarding Kennels
The Regiment
RU: Weekends
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT RU for Best Brunch: Greenbriar Inn RU: PETSMART
Chez Thuy BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
RU: Khow Thai BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE BEST VETERINARIAN JJWells
Frasca Food & Wine Alpine Hospital For Animals RU: Chelsea
BEST BAGEL RU: Flagstaff House Restaurant RU: Broadway Animal Hospital
Moe’s Broadway Bagel BEST SHOE STORE
RU: Einstein Bros. BEST RESTAURANT TO BRING KIDS BEST PLACE FOR WORSHIP Pedestrian Shops
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits First Presbyterian Church of Boulder RU: Boulder Running Co.
BEST BAKERY RU: Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen RU: Unity of Boulder
Breadworks Cafe BEST EYE CARE STORE
RU: Spruce Confections BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Aspen Eyewear
Fox Theatre Rich Gribbon, Re/Max Boulder RU: Envision Boulder
BEST BAR RU: Boulder Theater RU: Karen Bernardi, Coldwell Banker
West End Tavern BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE
RU: Red Zone / The Pumphouse Restaurant & Brewery BEST THEATER PERFORMANCE BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/OFFICE Atlas Flooring, Inc.
Boulder’s Dinner Theatre Wright Kingdom Real Estate RU: FloorCrafters
BEST BARBECUE RU: Colorado Shakespeare Festival RU: Re/Max of Boulder
KT’s Barbecue BEST FLORIST AND BEST GARDEN CENTER
RU: Daddy Bruce’s Bar-B-Que BEST BOULDER COUNTY EVENT BEST RETIREMENT/ALTERNATIVE OR ELDER CARE/ Sturtz & Copeland Florists
Boulder Creek Festival ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY RU for Best Florist: Fiori Flowers
BEST BURRITO RU: Bolder Boulder Frasier Meadows RU for Best Garden Center: McGuckin Hardware
Illegal Pete’s RU: The Academy
RU: Chipotle BEST TREE NURSERY
BEST BOULDER COUNTY SCHOOL Tree Farm
BEST CATERER Boulder High School RU: Creekside Nursery
RU: Fairview High School
A Spice of Life
RU: Dish
SERVICES, FACES & PLACES BEST GIFT SHOP
BEST TEACHER Paper Doll
BEST AC/HEATING SERVICE Monica Augustine, Wildflower School of Voice RU: Jacque Michelle
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
Precision Plumbing & Heating RU: Lynn Twietmeyer, Douglass Elementary
Vic’s
RU: Meyers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. BEST GROCERY STORE
RU: Amante Coffee
BEST SKINCARE FACILITY Whole Foods
BEST AUTO DEALER AND BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/SERVICE DEPT. Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology RU: King Soopers
BEST DELI
Flatirons Acura/Subaru RU: Finishing Touch Salon & Spa
Salvaggio’s Italian Delicatessen
RU for Best Auto Dealer: Fisher Chevrolet Honda Pontiac BEST GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE
RU: Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen
RU for Best Auto Repair Shop/Service Dept.: Hoshi Motors BEST SPA Aspen Grove Market
BEST HAMBURGER Essentiels Spa RU: King Soopers
BEST OIL CHANGE RU: Finishing Touch Salon & Spa
Tom’s Tavern
Grease Monkey BEST HARDWARE STORE
RU: Mountain Sun / Southern Sun
RU: Jiffy Lube BEST TANNING SALON McGuckin Hardware
BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST OUTDOOR DINING Tans To Go RU: Home Depot
BEST CAR WASH RU: Executive Tans
AND BEST APPETIZERS
Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash BEST HOUSEWARES & KITCHEN GOODS STORE
Mediterranean Restaurant (The Med)
RU: Black Diamond Car Wash BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Peppercorn
RU for Best Happy Hour: Boulder Café
RU for Best Outdoor Dining: Chautauqua Dining Hall Cain Travel Agency RU: McGuckin Hardware
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE RU: Boulder Travel
RU for Best Appetizers: Aji
Nesheim Cleaning Services, Inc. BEST IMPORTED GOODS STORE
RU: Chem-Dry of Boulder BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE Cost Plus World Market
BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT AND BEST DESSERT
Glacier Home Made Ice Cream McGuckin Hardware RU: Indochine
BEST CHILD CARE CENTER RU: Boulder Community Hospital
RU for Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Cold Stone Creamery
YWCA Children's Alley BEST JEWELRY STORE AND BEST COMPANY/
RU for Best Dessert: Cheesecake Factory
RU: Boulder Day Nursery BEST SINGLES HANGOUT STORE THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Best Indian Restaurant The Foundry Billiards Club Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION RU: Purple Martini RU for Best Jewelry Store: Hurdles Jewelry
Taj Indian Cuisine
Elevations Credit Union RU for Best Company/Store that Gives Back to the Community:
RU: Tandoori Grill
RU: Wells Fargo Bank BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS AND BEST DAY CAMP Whole Foods
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Peanut Butter Players
BEST DRY CLEANER/LAUNDROMAT RU for Best Place to Entertain Kids: Pearl Street Mall BEST LIQUOR STORE
AND BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER
Art Cleaners RU for Best Day Camp: YMCA Liquor Mart
Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
RU: John’s Cleaners RU: North Boulder Liquor
RU for Best Italian Restaurant: Laudisio Ristorante Italiano
RU for Best Place for a Romantic Dinner: Flagstaff House Restaurant BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY
BEST DENTIST Estes Park BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Dr. Ted Kawulok, D.D.S., P.C., Whole Family Dentistry RU: Gold Lake Mountain Resort Robb’s Music
BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
RU: Eurich Steven, L D.D.S. RU: H.B. Woodsong’s
(THREE-WAY TIE)
Cosmo’s Pizza BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
BEST GOLF COURSE Humane Society Boulder County BEST PET STORE AND BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE
Old Chicago
Flatirons Golf Course RU: Hospice Care of Boulder and Broomfield Counties P.C.’s Pantry For Dogs and Cats
Corner Bar
RU: Indian Peaks Golf Course RU for Best Pet Store: Petsmart
RU: Illegal Pete’s
BEST ACTIVIST/COMMUNITY CHAMPION RU for Best Locally Owned Store: McGuckin Hardware
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT Josie Heath, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Flatiron Athletic Club RU: Joanne Lamun - Peanut Butter Players BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STORE
Efrain’s Mexican
RU: Curves Savers
RU: Casa Alvarez
RU: Hospice Thrift Store
BEST HAIR SALON
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Finishing Touch Salon & Spa Best Running Store
Radda Trattoria
RU: Fix Boulder Running Co.
RU: Centro
SHOPPER’S PARADISE RU: Fleet Feet Boulder
BEST HEARING AID CENTER
BEST PIZZA
Hearing Healthcare Center BEST ANTIQUE DEALER AND BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE AND BEST OUTDOOR
Proto’s Pizza
RU: Family Hearing Center The Amazing Garage Sale RECREATION STORE
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RU for Best Antique Dealer: Bedell & Co. REI
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Thank you Boulder County

for many years of support!

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED!

5995 Arapahoe • Boulder, CO

Designer & Editor:

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 3

BEST BAKERY Breadworks

BEST BAGEL Moe’s Broadway Bagel

THANK YOU BOULDER

Boulder’s Finest Tanning Salon

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT “It’s All About the Food”

Thank You For Your

IN THE VILLAGE AT 2525

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 5

6 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

Corner Bar Amante Coffee

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 7

thanks for your support

951 P earl S treet - B oulder

Skin care for the

Chipotle Mexican Grill

8 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

BEST TAKE-OUT FOOD

10 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND

FOR BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT:

FOR BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER:

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 11

THE QUALITY YOU EXPECT

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Radda Trattoria

COLORADO’S BEST ANTIQUE JEWELRY STORE

BEST PLACE FOR TEA

12 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

BEST HAMBURGER BEST VEGETARIAN

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant

Ralphie. P.C., Sundae, Souffle,

2000 30TH ST. BOULDER • 303.245.9909 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 13

Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen

BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST OUTDOOR

FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR: Boulder Café

FOR BEST OUTDOOR DINING: Chautauqua Dining Hall

FOR BEST APPETIZERS: Aji Latin American Restaurant

BEST ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT AND BEST DESSERT

FOR BEST ICE CREAM / FROZEN YOGURT: Cold Stone Creamery

FOR BEST DESSERT: Cheesecake Factory

14 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

BEST RESTAURANT BEST GUNBARREL /

& Spirits Why did Camera readers choose a new

Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante

Get Your Mattress Made at Verlo and See

Why buy a mass-produced mattress when you

730 N. Summit Blvd #101

3080 Valmont St.

Memory Foam Mattresses • Latex Mattresses

SEPTEMBER 2007 CAMERA BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 15

BEST PLACE TO BEST THEATER

Thank You Boulder For Another Wonderful Year!

Voted Best Caterer 2000 and 2002 through 2007!

16 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD CAMERA SEPTEMBER 2007

BEST LONGMONT / LYONS RESTAURANT

Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brewery

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE Frasca Food & Wine

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