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BOULDER
COUNTY GOLD
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
WINNERS
4-18
EATS, DRINKS
& ENTERTAINMENT
19-34
SERVICES,
FACES & PLACES
35-49
SHOPPER’S
PARADISE
40
LISTING OF
WINNERS WITH
THE MOST VOTES
50
FULL LISTING
OF WINNERS
& RUNNERS UP
Art Director
& Editor:
Aubrey
Laurence
Writers:
Danielle Fox,
Jeanine Fritz,
Lulu Tupper &
Judy Finman
Photographers:
Jonathan
Castner,
Kirk Speer
& Aubrey
Laurence
Data Entry
& Verification:
Bolder Staffing
Research/
Verification
Contributor:
Monica
Burrous
E
ureka! The 2006 Boulder County Gold
People’s Choice Awards results are in!
Dig through the following pages and you’ll surely
find the best nuggets in Boulder County – the
people, places and things that make this county
great. The early pioneers may have passed through
while on their quest for gold in the mountains, but
the smart ones stayed, knowing that the true gold
was here all along.
This year’s winners and runners up are a precious
bunch. Some are repeat winners and some are brand
new winners. With so many wonderful choices in
our area, the competition was tough. Several
categories came down to just a few votes.
Your votes have been tallied and, excluding a
handful of no-good cheats (which were sent directly
to the gallows), the results follow.
We thank everyone who took the time to vote.
Thousands of locals told us why Boulder County is
such a great place to live, shop, eat, work and play.
Now giddyup and read about the winners!
2006
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EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST BAGEL MOE’S BROADWAY BAGEL
2650 Broadway, Boulder • 303.444.3252
3075 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.442.4427
www.moesbroadwaybagel.com
“What makes Moe’s special is that it offers great products in a friendly
atmosphere,” says Steve Pagnotta, general manager. “Customers appreciate our
quality and freshness. Everything is made fresh. We bake bagels at least every 20
minutes, the pizza and pastries are made from scratch, subs and sandwiches are
made fresh and to order. And everything is made according to the old-school,
New York-style.” Of course, the old school didn’t know about Moe’s jalapeño,
cranberry-walnut or tomato-cheddar bagels, or thin-crust pineapple or artichoke
pizza. No chain store, Moe’s is still a mom-and-pop operation, founded almost
15 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. More
sandwich and sub roll menus, pastries and fruit salads are coming in the fall.
RUNNER UP: 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
BEST BAKERY BREADWORKS CAFE
2644 Broadway, Boulder • 303.444.5667
When customers come into Breadworks and ask, “What’s new?” they mean it literally. Something new is always in
the works. Recent expansion doubled the size of the cafe. A new wood-burning pizza oven turns out Tuscan-style
crispy pizzas. There’s now a line of hot foods and grilled sandwiches, as well as fresh-tossed salads. Breakfast at
Breadworks is elaborate, with such hearty foods as frittatas, French toast made with challah or brioche, and
polenta or red-flannel hash. You can also find freshly spun gelato (try lavender with caramel) and sorbet
(pomegranate is original). Owner Larry Domnitz credits executive chef Colleen Doran and Lola Sarur, her top
assistant, for introducing so many new dishes. 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 11-1/2 years. We
add things that are of interest to our customers and staff. Everything is fresh. We use top-quality ingredients.”
RUNNER UP: SPRUCE CONFECTIONS
767 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.6773 | 4684 Broadway, Boulder • 303.449.5819
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BEST BARBECUE
KT’S BARBECUE
2675 13th St., Boulder • 303.442.3717
7464 Arapahoe Road, Boulder • 303.786.7608
www.ktsbbq.com
KT’s formula for success is simple, according to
manager Chase Pravlik: It serves consistently
good barbecue in a friendly atmosphere. Expect
tasty, tender meats and homemade fixings like
garlic mashed potatoes, hearty beans, key lime
pie and brownies. You can spice up your beef,
pork, chicken, sausage or ribs with KT’s Texas
sweet mild sauce, a Memphis tangy vinegar-
pepper variety, or Double Diamond straight hot
sauce. KT’s has a loyal following of customers.
“One guy comes in every night, others three
times a week.” The low staff turnover translates
to friendly service. “The staff has been here for
three to five years,” Pravlik says. “They don’t
leave ’til they’re done with college. It’s a fun place
to work; we have good customers.”
RUNNER UP:
THUNDERBIRD BURGERS & BBQ
1083 14th St., Boulder • 303.449.9990
3117 28th St., Boulder • 303.449.2229
www.thunderbirdburgers.com
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST COFFEEHOUSE VIC’S
2680 Broadway, Boulder • 303.440.8209
3305 30th St., Boulder • 303.440.2918
1800 Broadway, Boulder • 303.938.6886
801 Main St., Louisville • 303.666.1402
700Tenacity, Suite 101, Prospect NewTown, Longmont • 303.485.6791
Did you know that Vic’s first opened in Boulder way back in 1992? The
store at 2680 Broadway is the original. General manager Justin Hartman
says, “We’re grateful for the local, loyal support for Vic’s all these years.” No
doubt that Vic’s is a big hit. Another branch just opened at 1800 Broadway,
and as we go to press CU students will be lining up on campus at the Atlas
Building for their caffeine fix. “We pride ourselves on friendly, fast service,”
says Hartman. Vic’s is also proud that those who prepare espresso drinks are
highly qualified, trained baristas. Sweet accompaniments come fresh from
local bakeries: Brillig’s 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 sandwiches in some of its shops.
RUNNER UP: STARBUCKS
1427 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.245.9368
2770 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.1881
2400 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.494.5109
1402 Broadway, Boulder • 303.442.9199
3033 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.440.5090
305 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville • 303.926.1568
1100 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont • 303.774.9028
1087 South Hover Road, Longmont • 303.774.0143
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BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
ORCHID PAVILION
1050 Walnut St., Boulder • 303.449.4353 • www.orchidpavilion.com
Twenty years after taking over as chef, and seven years after assuming
ownership, Kenneth Leong is still doing the cooking himself. “I keep the
food consistent,” he says. “I always use fresh vegetables, fresh meat and
seafood.” He cooks in several regional Chinese styles – Mandarin,
Cantonese and Szechuan – serving up such popular dishes as sesame
chicken, cashew chicken, honey roast duck and Peking duck. He also offers
traditional Chinese banquet dinners, beloved by gourmet diners; the meal
starts with cold appetizers followed by soup, duck, and five or six main-
course dishes not on the restaurant’s menu.
RUNNER UP: GOLDEN LOTUS
1964 28th St., Boulder • 303.442.6868 • www.ufeedme.com/goldenlotus
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BESTVIETNAMESE RESTAURANT CHEZTHUY
2655 28th St., Boulder | 303.442.1700 • www.chezthuy.com
Bewitching steam rising from a bowl of hot and spicy soup. Savoring the tang of five-
spice chicken. Rice noodles, lettuce, cucumbers, bean sprouts and grilled shrimp
entwined, topped with peanuts and accented with nuoc mam sauce. Relishing the
complex flavors of sesame tofu. These are the delights that await you at Chez Thuy.
Serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine since 1993, Chez Thuy has been a local favorite
from day one. Meat lovers and vegetarians alike have a wide selection of entrees from
which to choose. And kids can’t get enough of the skewer combination plate created
just for them. “We get lots of compliments. It’s a wonderful feeling,” says owner Thuy
Le. “We just try to make sure everybody has a good meal.” Mission accomplished.
RUNNER UP: KIM’S FOODTO GO
1325 Broadway, Boulder • 303.442.2829
BEST BAR RHUMBA
950 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.7771 • www.rhumbarestaurant.com
Rhumba is a feast for all the senses. General manager Mike Henderson says of
Rhumba, “It’s totally unique. There’s nothing like it in Boulder or any other major
land-locked city. It’s like being on the islands. We have killer-unique food, with
something that appeals to everyone. It is hands-down the best patio in town. People
just sit and watch the scene with a mojito and a Cuban sandwich.” This delicacy
from the island 90 miles from Miami is stuffed with pressed pork, pickles, jack
cheese, ham and molten mustard aioli. Cuba and Jamaica are major themes – note
the pictures of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro – but you could be on any Caribbean
island. “We’ve established a reputation for the bar,” Henderson says. “We take the
lead in cocktails, which are creative, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. We even
involve our chefs in developing drinks.” The place heats up on Sunday afternoons
with live music – and the can’t-sit-still rhythms of salsa and samba dancing.
RUNNER UP: THE FOUNDRY BILLIARDS CLUB
1109 Walnut St., Boulder • 303.447.1803 • www.foundryboulder.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
New Yorkers can tell that the ambience at Salvaggio’s is that of a typical Lower
East Side deli. It prides itself on high-quality, freshly made foods, fair prices and
quick service. General manager Nick Middlebrooks says, “We have a good
balance of new and regular customers. Our most popular items are cold-cut
and prime rib sandwiches, and breakfast egg and cheese sandwiches served with
the meat of your choice. Anything we can make from scratch, we do – like our
breads.” The restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
RUNNER UP: DELI ZONE
4800 Baseline Road, Suite D-104, Boulder • 303.499.9213
2900 Valmont Road, Boulder • 303.447.9349
1091 13th St., Boulder • 303.449.6952
1240 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont • 303.485.1600
1322 College Ave., Boulder • 303.449.6952
1389 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette • 303.926.0500
BEST HAPPY HOUR
& BEST OUTDOOR DINING
& BEST APPETIZERS
& BEST AFTER-WORK
GATHERING SPOT
MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT (THE MED)
1002 Walnut St., Boulder • 303.444.5335
www.themedboulder.com
After 14 years in business, the Med is doing more than
something right – they’re doing everything right.
Winning four different categories is a testament to the
restaurant that manager Jason Berger describes as “casual,
upbeat and fun.” Happy Hour is Monday through
Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and includes half off all tapas;
margarita pizzas for $3.50; and a dollar off house red and
white wine, well mixed drinks, red and white sangria and
draft beer. If you’re in the mood for something swankier,
try the Buffalo Margarita, made by mixing Petrone
Silver, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and a splash of orange
juice, and then shaken. Hard. Another favorite is the
Pomtini, made with Pearl pomegranate vodka and a
splash of Chambourd. Enjoy these refreshments on the
newly remodeled patio, featuring a new fountain and
mosaic, designed in a classic Mediterranean fashion
and riddled with flowers. Once you’re settled in, take
some time to peruse the 40 different appetizers. If
you’re feeling overwhelmed by deliciousness, try one of
the favorites: grilled skirt steak with olive oil and bleu
cheese crumbles; grilled, marinated lamb brochettes; or
caprese with fresh, homemade mozzarella. Berger adds,
“Generally people say we have the best fried calamari
in town.” Given the fabulous patio; the wealth of
unique and authentic appetizers and the stellar happy
hour, how could the Med NOT be the best after-work
gathering spot in town? But don’t worry – the Med is
known for taking very large parties, serving groups
between 20 and 50 every night. And it doesn’t hurt
that their prices accommodate all sizes of wallets.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR:
BOULDER CAFE
1247 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.4884
RUNNER UP FOR BEST OUTDOOR DINING:
TRATTORIA
1430 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.544.0008
RUNNER UP FOR BEST APPETIZERS:
NISSI’S BISTRO AND MUSIC VENUE
2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette
303.665.2757 • www.nissis.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST
AFTER-WORK GATHERING SPOT:
MOUNTAIN SUN / SOUTHERN SUN
1535 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.546.0886
627 South Broadway, Boulder • 303.543.0886
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST HAMBURGER
TOM’STAVERN
1047 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.9363
Here’s the skinny on Tom’s hamburgers:
They’re not humongous, or grilled with
mesquite or anything like that. They’re
just 5 and 1/3 ounces (three patties to
the pound) of Coleman’s 85-percent-
lean natural beef cooked the way you
like ’em and served on a bun. Order the
basic plain burger, a cheeseburger or a
bacon-cheese (owner Tom Eldridge’s
favorite), or a chili burger topped with
Tom’s own red chili. The old-fashioned
fixings apply: lettuce, tomato and
onion, french fries (cooked in heart-
saving canola oil), and your pick of
potato salad, macaroni salad or cole
slaw. Watching your carbs? Order the
low-cal plate with patty sans bun, plus cottage cheese and fruit salad. Eldridge
has been in business 45 years and credits wonderful employees and clientele
for his success. “Now,” he says, “I help my son Dan run the place.” The place
is a Boulder institution.
RUNNER UP: THUNDERBIRD BURGERS & BBQ
1083 14th St., Boulder • 303.449.9990
3117 28th St., Boulder • 303.449.2229
www.thunderbirdburgers.com
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BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN
YOGURT & BEST DESSERT
GLACIER HOME MADE ICE CREAM
3133 28th St., Boulder • 303.440.6542
1350 College Ave., Boulder • 303.442.4400
4760 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.499.4760
1400 block of Pearl Street, Boulder (cart May – September)
www.glacierhomemadeicecream.com
Asked why Glacier Home Made Ice Cream is so popular, manager
Kathy Giansiracusa explains, “We’re a small company that started
in Boulder, we try to bring the Boulder atmosphere into each of
our stores and we tailor our ice cream to [the tastes of ] our
customers.” Those tastes vary from Black Raspberry Chocolate
Melt to the new cherry-lime gelato. (Customized ice-cream cakes
can be pre-ordered.) The newest shop on Baseline Road features a
coffee bar and free wireless Internet, making it a great place to
hang out. “We make every single product inside our store, we
have our own machines, so [the different flavors] are freshly made
every day.” Clearly the people at Glacier aren’t afraid to play with
their food.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST ICE CREAM/FROZENYOGURT:
COLD STONE CREAMERY
1964 13th St., Boulder • 303.541.0668
1087 Hover Road, Longmont • 303.682.5680
3800 Pike Road, Longmont • 303.776.1411
www.coldstonecreamery.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST DESSERT:
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
1401 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.546.0222
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BESTVEGETARIAN
RESTAURANT
SUNFLOWER
1701 Pearl St., Boulder
303.440.0220
www.sunflowerrestaurant.net
Sunflower isn’t a strictly vegetarian
restaurant. It just happens to do
vegetarian better than anyone else.
“Our vegetarian meals are not an
afterthought, they’re by design,” says
owner and executive chef Jon Pell,
who has been cooking natural foods
for 30 years. Take the barbecue
seitan, for example, which is grilled
with orange-maple barbecue sauce
and served with a dilled baby red
potato salad, grilled organic corn on the cob and carrot-fennel
slaw. This is not your typical veggie fare. “We prepare really good,
balanced meals for vegetarians, with lots of protein,” adds Pell.
Sunflower cuisine is 95 percent organic, the ingredients are locally
grown as seasons permit, the wine list includes more than 40
organic or biodynamic wines, vegetarian selections are made
entirely without animal products and every meal is prepared in
aluminum-free cookware. The food at Sunflower is created first
and foremost with your health in mind. “I’m not doing this
because it’s a fad,” emphasizes Pell. “I’m doing this because I
believe in it.” And guess what? It just happens to be delicious.
RUNNER UP: LEAF VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
2010 16th St., Boulder • 303.442.1485
www.leafvegetarianrestaurant.com
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EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST
MARGARITA
RIO GRANDE
MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
1101 Walnut St., Boulder
303.444.3690
Despite repeated
attempts, manager Brian
Cross refuses to give up
the secret recipe for the
one-of-a-kind margaritas
famous in Boulder. He
claims nobody but the
original creators know it
and they’re not singing.
Reaching mythological
proportions, the
margarita that captured
hearts and palates some
20 years ago are available
on the rocks or frozen,
and there’s even a frozen
strawberry version. If
you’re looking to try
something different, try
the frozen agave martini, made for tequila aficionados who can choose their
poison before it’s mixed with Triplesec, lemon-lime mix and Grand Marnier.
The Rio Marg is limited to three per person, and while the claim is that it’s
for safety, the reality might be that it’d be just too much tart and tangy
goodness for anyone to handle.
RUNNER UP: ZOLO GRILL
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Unit H1, Boulder • 303.449.0444
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
JUANITA’S MEXICAN FOOD
1043 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.5273 • www.juanitas-boulder.com
“The chili rellenos are really, really popular,” explains Juanita’s manager, Jessica
Durham. If you’re not feeling chili, the fish tacos or the burrito deluxe are sure
to warm your belly, especially if they’ve got the calabacitas vegetable mix.
Featuring over a hundred different kinds of tequila, Juanita’s takes its Mexican
roots seriously. Recently, the Ultimate Margarita has been introduced, a made-
to-order concoction featuring key limes – something easily found on the beach,
but not in Boulder. Open since 1983, Juanita’s enduring popularity is due to a
focus on authentic Mexican food; a friendly, closely knit staff and their special
nights. Sporting a late happy hour (from 10 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday
through Sunday), Juanita’s takes it a step further on Tuesday Taco Night,
featuring dollar tacos, well drinks and some draft beers. “Wednesday nights we
have karaoke night. It gets crazy in here and people have a lot of fun.”
RUNNER UP: EFRAIN’S MEXICAN
101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette • 303.666.7544
Efrain’s II: 1630 63rd St., Boulder • 303.440.4045
Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont • 720.494.0777
900 Walnut St. • Boulder • (720) 406-9696
We appreciate your support
and the opportunity to serve you all.
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BEST PIZZA
ABO’S PIZZA
2761 Iris Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1921
1110 13th St., Boulder • 303.443.3199
637 S. Broadway St., Boulder • 303.494.1274
1834-8 Main St., Longmont • 303.678.0111
1355 South Boulder Road, Louisville • 303.604.9896
7960 Niwot Road, Niwot • 303.652.0830
502 Center Drive, Superior • 720.304.6000
www.abosinc.com
After some reflection, manager Eartha Fine finally nails
down why Abo’s Pizza is so incredibly popular in Boulder
County – “It’s the sauce. I think the sauce and the thin
crust. Everybody says it’s the closest to New York-style that
they’ve had out in Colorado.” But before you ask, the
recipe is secret. That secret has kept Abo’s up and running
for years with massive expansions in the past three. Every
Abo’s location has different hours, so call ahead before you
go. Unless, of course, you’re having the secret sauce
delivered to your home.
RUNNER UP: PROTO’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA
600 S. Airport Road, Bldg. B, Longmont • 303.485.5000
4670 Broadway, Boulder • 720.565.1050
489 N. Hwy. 287, Lafayette • 303.661.3030
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
(THREE-WAYTIE)
PEARL STREET PUB
1108 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.939.9900
The fact that the Pearl Street Pub and Cellar doesn’t have
“restaurant” in its title
might lead someone
to believe food isn’t
high up on its list of
priorities, but spend
five minutes chowing
down on one of
Grillmaster Mikey’s
juicy burgers and
you’ll be a convert.
The grilled cheese and philly steak sandwiches are also faves at
the bar that serves until 1:30 at night. The friendly local bar has
held its claim on the Pearl Street Mall for the past nine years
and is also a popular place for a casual, delicious lunch.
COSMO’S PIZZA
1325 Broadway St., Boulder • 303.447.1133
659 30th St., Boulder • 303.447.3278
www.cosmospizza.com
Manager Kevin Behnke thinks Cosmo’s is popular because it’s
“quick, cheap and
great late-night food –
just a slice of pizza.
The atmosphere in
our place is fun, we
have the music up
loud, everybody’s in
here after the bars.”
They serve until
2:30 a.m., but if
there’s a line out the
door, Cosmo’s makes sure everyone gets served. They also have
calzones, salads, breadsticks and even beer at the Broadway
location. Cosmo’s makes its own sauce, grates its own cheese
and uses fresh ingredients that are chopped daily. “It’s better
quality than the normal joint and we keep our prices affordable.”
DENNY’S
2905 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.447.0080
Being able to eat breakfast hot off the grill in the middle of the
night is no easy feat if you’re not willing to make it yourself,
but Denny’s has our
backs. Its most
popular dishes include
the grand slam, the
mini-burgers and the
sampler platters –
great choices to quiet
the stomach after an
evening out or charge
up for an all-night
studying session. And
after 11 p.m. it’s
tough to find a sit-down place to eat in at all, let alone one
that’ll welcome you in flip-flops or stilettos. So bring your
books and your wallet and hash out those physics over French
toast like Newton would have wanted.
RUNNERS UP (TIE):
OLD CHICAGO
1102 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.443.5031
1805 Industrial Circle, Longmont • 303.651.7000
100 Superior Plaza Way #100, Superior • 720.304.2048
www.oldchicago.com
ILLEGAL PETE’S
1320 College Ave., Boulder • 303.444.3055
1447 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.440.3955
www.illegalpetes.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT &
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER
CARELLI’S OF BOULDER RISTORANTE ITALIANO
645 30th St., Boulder • 303.938.9300 • www.carellis.com
Greg Carelli and his restaurant have been wining and dining Boulder County for 17 years. Focusing on a combination of
Northern and Southern Italian foods, such as fetuccini carbonaras, shrimp scampi and steak vesuvio, Greg feels very strongly
that fine Italian dining is, “Not just about pasta.” Giving his chef a lot of latitude to play with while designing dishes, Carelli
brings something different to the table every time; things like pork loin, suckling pig, polenta, quinoa and buckwheat. Fireplaces
in the dining room, and incredible finishes of copper, cherry and birch make the restaurant an architectural gem. Money and
attention to detail went into the décor that has garnered awards from organizations such as the American Institute of Architects.
A banquet room christened La Botega di Vino, designed in what Carelli calls, “New York Schwank,” is great for large meetings,
wedding rehearsal dinners or whatever else a customer can dream up. The recently revamped wine list is very thorough, drawing
from an unheard-of 14 of the 20 regions of Italy and featuring more than 100 selections. Be sure to save room for dessert, since
the menu includes items such as tiramisu, chocolate lava cake with cinnamon, crème brulee and spumoni.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT:
LAUDISIO RISTORANTE ITALIANO
2785 Iris Ave., Boulder • 303.442.1300 • www.laudisio.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER:
FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder • 303.442.4640 • www.flagstaffhouse.com
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BEST SUSHI
HAPA SUSHI GRILL & SAKE BAR
1117 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.473.4730
1135 13th St., Boulder • 303.447.9883
www.hapasushi.com
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: We live in a land-locked state. We’re
lucky to have sushi at all. And then to get amazing sushi, fish that is flown
in fresh daily and combinations that defy both tradition and taste
expectations? Let us take a moment to appreciate the genius of Hapa. Then
let us go there and order Shumai and Magic Mushrooms for starters,
followed by a Spider roll, Multiple Orgasm roll and at least four kinds of
nigiri. Heaven. The food at Hapa is outstanding. But that’s only part of
Hapa’s appeal. It’s also a fun place to be, with a hip, welcoming ambiance
and hospitable staff. “We treat people how we want to be treated,” says
founder and president Mark Van Grack. That includes people of all ages.
Children are welcomed with ample
high chairs, mini chopsticks, origami
paper and PB and J rolls. “I look at
these kids as my future customers,”
explains Van Grack. “Then from 7 to 9
p.m., we cater to my kind of crowd –
the over-40s who don’t want to have to
scream while they eat.” As the evening
progresses, the music gets louder and
the restaurant becomes home to a party
atmosphere and a younger clientele.
Hapa has something for everyone. And
for that we are ever so grateful.
RUNNER UP: SUSHI ZANMAI
1221 Spruce St., Boulder • 303.440.0733 • www.sushizanmai.com
BESTTAKE-OUT FOOD
SIAMESE PLATE ONTHE GO
3033 28th St., Boulder • 303.444.3133
1575 Folsom, Boulder • 303.447.9718
133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville • 303.926.7220
www.siameseplateonthego.com
Fresh, healthy and delicious aren’t typically the words used to describe take-out
fare. Which is why Siamese Plate on the Go has been a Boulder County
favorite for so many years. Featuring both Thai and Japanese cuisine, the menu
is as extensive as it is mouth-watering. Choose fromThai treasures such as
roasted duck with Thai basil and fresh ginger curry, Japanese favorites like
tempura and teriyaki, and a slew of sushi – all with plenty of vegetarian
options. Every dish is prepared with high-quality ingredients and without
MSG. Best of all, Siamese Plate on the Go is fast. Drop by one of its three
convenient locations for a quick bite or to grab take-out – you can order ahead
by phone or fax. Or take advantage of speedy delivery if you live in Boulder or
Louisville. Siamese Plate on the Go even offers frozen entrees to cook at home
and catering for events large and small. It’s high cuisine in a hurry.
RUNNERS UP (TIE):
NOODLES & CO.
2770 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.5533
1245 Alpine Ave., Boulder • 303.440.4340
2850 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.247.9978
1100 West Dillon Road, Suite 1, Louisville • 303.665.6226
1087 South Hover Road, Longmont • 303.776.5664
www.noodles.com
JIMMY & DREW’S DELICATESSEN
2855 28th St., Boulder • 303.447.3354
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BESTTHAI
RESTAURANT
KHOW THAI CAFE
1600 Broadway, Boulder
303.447.0273
www.khowthaicafe.com
Boulder County diners have named
Khow Thai Cafe the best of the best for
two consecutive years. The restaurant is
no stranger to such accolades, having
won several similar awards since
opening. What’s its secret? Khow Thai
serves flavorful, authentic cuisine. Try
the spicy green papaya salad, Tom Kha
soup, Pad Kra Prau stir fry, green curry,
Prik Pow seafood special or the always
popular Pad Thai. Even better, bring
lots of friends so you can try a bit of
everything. Each entrée comes with the
option of mild, medium, American hot
or Thai hot. Choose your spice comfort
level, then prepare to enjoy. Co-owner
and chef Toi Newman was born in
Thailand and creates each dish with home-cooked care. Whether you dine in or take
out, once you taste Khow Thai you’ll understand why it wins awards year after year.
RUNNER UP: SIAMESE PLATE
1575 Folsom, Boulder • 303.447.9718
3033 28th St., Boulder • 303.444.3133
133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville • 303.926.7220
www.siameseplateonthego.com
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT TAJ INDIAN CUISINE
2630 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.494.5216
Using freshly ground spices to create the exotic dishes of the Great Mogul Court of 16th century
India, the Taj specializes in combining casual dining with formal food. Look out the enormous
windows at the panoramic views of the foothills as you savor a dish such as lamb korma – lamb
simmered for an extremely long time in a yogurt, tomato and onion gravy. Or try the tandoori
chicken, marinated in spiced yogurt before baked over live coals in the Tandoor oven. Vegetarians
have plenty of options, including the Baigun Bharta, a charcoal-roasted eggplant made with
ginger, garlic,
tomatoes and
garam masala.
Choose from
seven different
types of naan
and bread and
have a rich,
spicy chai to
finish the
meal off. If
you’re having
trouble
choosing,
you’re in luck:
Taj features a
lunch and
dinner buffet
every single
day.
RUNNER UP: TANDOORI GRILL
619 South Broadway, Boulder • 303.543.7339
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BEST GUNBARREL/
NIWOT RESTAURANT
LE CHANTECLER
210 Franklin St., Niwot • 303.652.0777
www.lechantecler.biz
You might not have the highest expectations for a
restaurant housed in a restored barn. But you’d be wrong.
Contemporary French bistro Le Chantecler has a staggering
wine list, five-star service and an absolutely fabulous,
tastefully fun, rooster-inspired décor. The barn thing totally
works. Oh, and the food is outstanding. Richly flavorful
appetizers include green curried mussels served in a
coconut lime broth, buffalo carpaccio and goose liver pate.
Entrees include sea scallops served with lobster oil and
black rice, filet mignon accompanied by olive oil mashed
potatoes and peppercorn sauce, and a lamb shank braised
in port and paired with mushroom, tomato and parmesan
risotto. You’re encouraged to linger a bit longer with a wide
selection of decadent desserts (including, naturally, a
chocolate “barn”) and after-dinner libations. Le Chantecler
rules the roost.
RUNNER UP: CAFE BLUE
5280 Spine Road, Boulder • 303.530.4345 BEST PLACETO HEAR LIVE MUSIC & BEST LAFAYETTE/
LOUISVILLE/SUPERIOR/ERIE RESTAURANT
NISSI’S BISTRO AND MUSIC VENUE
2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette • 303.665.2757 • www.nissis.com
On the first floor of the Bridgetown building in Lafayette resides an intimate club, a haven for music lovers – creators and
appreciators alike – with a distinctly community vibe. Nissi’s attracts some of the best local, national and emerging talent around,
including classical, jazz, rock, folk and blues acts. Nelson Rangell, Arthur Lee Land, Trace Bundy and Acoustic Eidolon are just a
few of the artists who have recently graced the stage. “We designed this place to be artistic and classy for people who enjoy
quality music, yet warm and friendly enough to bring their kids, grandparents or out-of-town guests, as [our shows are] all ages
all of the time,” says owner Teresa Taylor. But Nissi’s is home to more than great music. It also offers a host of delectable, bistro-
styled, small plates that melt in your mouth without burning up your wallet (prices range from $3 to $13). Nissi’s chef draws
upon French, Spanish and Italian influences to create the extensive menu. Dive into the warm goat cheese salad, crab cakes, steak
au poivre, Mediterranean pizza or wrapped dates. Or go straight for one of the decadent desserts; we hear the chocolate lava cake
is a life changer. After only a year in business, Nissi’s has made a name for itself in both musical and culinary circles. No small
feat. “Most people go out to eat and go to a movie,” says Taylor. “We just gave people an alternative – a fun, tasty dining
experience along with a live show. And our tickets average only $8, which is cheaper than a movie!”
RUNNER UP FOR BEST PLACETO HEAR LIVE MUSIC:
FOXTHEATRE
1135 13th St., Boulder • 303.443.3399 • www.foxtheatre.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST LAFAYETTE/LOUISVILLE/SUPERIOR/ERIE RESTAURANT:
EFRAIN’S MEXICAN
101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette • 303.666.7544
Efrain’s II: 1630 63rd St., Boulder • 303.440.4045
Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont • 720.494.0777
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST CATERER A SPICE OF LIFE
EVENT CENTERS & 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
Planning a wedding, business meeting, holiday party, bar or bat
mitzvah? A Spice of Life has been in the event business since 1987,
offering a wide range of food and pricing – from elegant to casually
festive, from full service to a pan of lasagne for your Sunday dinner.
A Spice of Life will cater at your location or one of its own, which
boast fine views of the Flatirons. Mostly, A Spice of Life caters to
corporate deliveries and meetings, and a lot of weddings. “Our
wedding specialists are experts,” says Juls Gunderson, Event Center
manager, “with many years experience working with different venues
and vendors in the Boulder-Denver area.” At every event A Spice of
Life caters, food is a priority. “One of the most important things is
that we provide our clients with consistently high-quality food. They
– and their guests – can count on us to help make their events
successful,” says Gunderson.
RUNNER UP: THUNDERBIRD BURGERS & BBQ
1083 14th St., Boulder • 303.449.9990
3117 28th St., Boulder • 303.449.2229
www.thunderbirdburgers.com
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BEST LONGMONT/
LYONS RESTAURANT
OSKAR BLUES CAJUN
GRILL & BREWERY
303 Main St., Lyons • 303.823.6685
www.oskarblues.com
It’s not easy to pinpoint exactly what about
Oskar Blues won over voters in this category.
Was it the delicious southern- and Cajun-
inspired cuisine? (The Texas Toothpicks are
to-die-for.) Was it the selection of award-
winning microbrews? (Ever heard of Dale’s
Pale Ale?) Was it the stellar lineup of live
musicians? (Blues, Americana, jazz – this
brewpub attracts some of the country’s top
acts.) Or was it the scenic mountain-town
location? (It’s the perfect place to stop after a
visit to Rocky Mountain National Park.)
According to general manager Anita Gray, it
was a combination of all these things and
more: “We’re a one-of-a-kind restaurant
where hospitality and great customer service
are our top priorities.”
RUNNER UP:
THE PUMPHOUSE
RESTAURANT & BREWERY
540 Main St., Longmont
303.702.0881
www.pumphousebrewery.com
BEST BREAKFAST & BEST BRUNCH
LUCILE’S CREOLE CAFÉ
2124 14th St., Boulder • 303.442.4743 | 518 Kimbark St., Longmont • 303.774.9814 | www.luciles.com
Ever been to Lucile’s on a weekend morning? If so, you know that it’s the most happening Victorian
house in town. And why wouldn’t it be? The Creole café was built on the New Orleans traditions of
great food and festivity. Guests line up at the Boulder and Longmont locations to enjoy delectable
dishes such as Pain Perdue (French toast), Eggs Pontchartrain (fresh pan-fried mountain trout and
poached eggs with béarnaise sauce), or the Cajun Breakfast (red beans with meat and poached eggs
with hollandaise served with grits or potatoes, andouille or hot Louisiana sausage, and a buttermilk
biscuit). And most won’t leave without ordering the restaurant’s pièce de résistance: a plate of piping
hot beignets (mouthwatering New Orleans-style donuts topped with powdered sugar). They go
perfectly with chicory coffee, another restaurant specialty. Guests enjoy all these treats and more while
being surrounded by Mardi Gras paraphernalia and Cajun, zydeco or jazz music. Lucile’s breakfasts
and brunches aren’t just meals, they’re cultural experiences.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST BREAKFAST: WALNUT CAFÉ
3073 Walnut St., Boulder • 303.447.2315 • www.walnutcafe.com
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555 30th St. (at Baseline Road), Boulder • 303.449.1752 • www.boulderbrokerinn.com
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BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
& BEST RESTAURANTWITH AVIEW
FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder • 303.442.4640 • www.flagstaffhouse.com
Boulder County-area residents know that as far as nice restaurants go,
Flagstaff House is the crème de la crème. And this year is a very special year
for the fine dining establishment – it is celebrating its 35th anniversary!
Thirty-five years ago Don Monette founded the mountainside restaurant, and
today he and his sons Mark and Scott continue the family tradition of serving
exquisite food with detailed service in a breathtakingly beautiful location just
five minutes from downtown Boulder. The menu at Boulder’s only four-star
restaurant incorporates French American cuisine with Asian accents and
changes daily to take advantage of the freshest seasonal ingredients, including
fresh fish flown in daily, locally grown organic products, and herbs from
executive chef Mark Monette’s own organic garden. And the 20,000-bottle
wine cellar is one of the largest in the state. Of course, it’s the scenery that
provides the perfect backdrop for such amazing food and wine: The restaurant
has floor-to-ceiling picture windows and several outside terraces that afford
diners unparalleled views of nearby wildlife and Boulder below.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE:
FRASCA FOOD &WINE
1738 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.6966 • www.frascafoodandwine.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST RESTAURANTWITH AVIEW:
CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL
900 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.440.3776
www.chautauquadininghall.com
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
JAX FISH HOUSE
928 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.1811 • www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com
Jax has been serving Boulder County’s best seafood for so long that it feels
like home. “The same people come in here all the time,” explains manager
Jared Lovenduski. “Then when their parents come to town, they bring them
in and introduce them, saying, ‘Here’s my mom and dad!’ We’ve got a real
neighborhood mojo going.” Jax also has the finest flavors going, from its
oyster bar to its inspired spirits to its extensive menu. Award-winning chef
Hosea Rosenberg never fails to bring the yum, with innovative creations
such as wasabi pea-crusted ono, bacon-wrapped Alaskan halibut and glazed
chili mahi mahi tacos. Whether you’re looking for a happy hour treat (like
coconut shrimp with a fruit-infused vodka martini) or a full evening
experience (in which case you must leave room for the Key lime pie), Jax is
pleased to be your home away from home.
RUNNER UP: DOLAN’S RESTAURANT
2319 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.444.8758 • www.dolansrestaurant.com
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942 PEARL ST., BOULDER • (303) 938-8851 • TUES. – SAT. 10 TO 5:30
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Family Owned & Operated for over 5 years
Co-located with Bookcliff Vineyards’ Wine Tasting Bar
On 15th at Pearl
•
(303) 447-0336
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BEST BOULDER COUNTY EVENT
BOULDER CREEK FESTIVAL
P.O. Box 108, Boulder • 303.652.4942 • www.bouldercreekevents.com
Every Memorial Day weekend as many as 20,000 people flock to the Boulder Creek
Festival, a much-anticipated three-day event held in downtown Boulder along
Boulder Creek. The Festival includes a Fun Zone with carnival rides, food and beer
tents, a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, about 500 vendors selling everything
from artworks to palm readings, and more. The signature activity, however, is the
Great Rubber Duck Race: Thousands of duckies are dumped from the 9th Street
Bridge and race down Boulder Creek for prizes such as airfare for two provided by
Frontier Airlines and an annual Boulder Parks and Recreation pass. “We’re so proud
that we won this award again!” says Meg Denbow, director of development and
marketing for Boulder Creek Events. “We have a wonderful volunteer staff that
makes this event possible.”
RUNNER UP: BOLDER BOULDER
4571 North Broadway, Boulder • 303.444.RACE • www.bolderboulder.com
BESTTHEATER PERFORMANCE
BOULDER’S DINNERTHEATRE
5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.449.6000 • www.theatreinboulder.com
Let’s give Boulder’s Dinner Theatre a standing ovation! This lively venue has
been entertaining and feeding us for almost 30 years, and has once again
received rave reviews in the category of Best Theater Performance. “Our
performers set us apart,” says artistic director and producer Michael Duran.
“Some of them have been here for as many as 16 years. They are highly
professional and very versatile and bring a lot to every production.” (In fact,
Duran himself has 23 years of experience in the New York theater scene.) If
you’ve never experienced one of the dinner theater’s fine meals served alongside
a full-length Broadway musical, then you’ve missed out on something very
special. But, rest-assured, the best is yet to come: “Crazy for You” – the Tony
Award winner for Best Musical in 1992 – is playing from Nov. 3, 2006 to
March 3, 2007, and “Ragtime” is playing from March 9 to May 5, 2007.
RUNNER UP: COLORADO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
University of Colorado (Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre), Boulder
303.492.0554 • www.coloradoshakes.org
BEST RESTAURANTTO BRING KIDS
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS & SPIRITS
2580 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.442.0320
2331 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont • 720.652.9229
www.redrobin.com
Red Robin prides itself in
being a kid-friendly
restaurant. “We have a video
game area, free balloons,
crayons to color with, and
weekly visits from Red Robin
(Tuesdays from 6 to 7:45
p.m.),” says Kara McDaniels,
service manager at the
Boulder location. She adds
that kids love the children’s
menu (especially the Chick-
Chick-Chicken Fingers,
Cheesy Mac ’n Cheesy, and
the Rad Robin Burger) and
the fact that they have the
option of ordering sides like
melon instead of French fries.
Adults, of course, love the selection of 22-plus mouthwatering gourmet burgers and bottomless steak fries and beverages. What’s more, Red
Robin offers extremely friendly service for an all-around fantastic family dining experience.
RUNNER UP: MOUNTAIN SUN / SOUTHERN SUN
Mountain Sun, 1535 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.546.0886
Southern Sun, 627 South Broadway, Boulder • 303.543.0886
EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
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EATS, DRI NKS & ENTERTAI NMENT
BEST BURRITO
ILLEGAL PETE’S
1320 College Ave., Boulder • 303.444.3055
1447 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.440.3955
www.illegalpetes.com
Ever get hit with a late-night craving for
Mexican food? You can mosey over to Illegal
Pete’s until really late (2:30 a.m.) Thursday
through Saturday, and 10:30 p.m. Sunday
through Wednesday, and chow down burritos,
tacos, quesadillas and taquitos. From chicken
pesto to steak to fish or green chile, there’s
plenty to satisfy your hunger. And this is
Boulder, after all, so check the vegetarian
menu, too. “We do a lot of late-night business;
the bar crowd gets hungry and comes in,” says
general manager Travis Holgate. “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.
RUNNER UP:
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
919 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.544.9383
375 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville • 720.890.0670
1100 Ken Pratt Blvd., B, Longmont • 303.651.6763
1708 Main St., Longmont • 303.485.6369
www.chipotle.com
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
AJI LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT
1601 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.3464 • www.ajirestaurant.com
Breaking away from the pack, Aji features something not found
anywhere else in Boulder: South American cuisine. Manager
Jerry Manning touts the fresh ceviche and the empanadas, but if
you’re willing to dig deeper, the Argentinian carne asada with
authentic chimichurri for flavor or the deconstructed Brazilian
feijoade, a braised meat and black bean stew, are solid choices.
Unusual drinks include the caipirinha, a Brazilian drink made
from a sugar cane-based liqueur. Casual diners are welcome at
the lively restaurant which features South American paintings
and artifacts, one of the nicer patios in town, and tons of
greenery – from which the restaurant’s “leafy” name is derived.
RUNNER UP: JIMMY & DREW’S DELICATESSEN
2855 28th St., Boulder • 303.447.3354
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BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION
2960 Diagonal Highway, Boulder • 303.443.4672, ext. 1249
4760 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.443.4672, ext. 1916
607 South Broadway, Suite E, Boulder • 303.443.4672
1669 Euclid Ave., UMC Room 143, Boulder • 303.443.4672, ext. 1466
1900 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.443.4672, ext. 1457
www.elevationscu.com
For eight years in a row, Elevations Credit Union (formerly U of C Federal
Credit Union) has been a Boulder County favorite. “We have such loyalty
because our office and branches are local and because we help our account
holders become more informed consumers,” says Rich Jones, vice president
of marketing at Elevations. He explains that the credit union has an
amazing education program – in the form of online resources and free
seminars – that teaches account holders about subjects like identity theft
and how to buy a new home. “We’re just as interested in helping account
holders learn how to get a good deal on a car as we are in getting them the
loan for the car,” he adds. “Our goal is to help Boulder County residents
become financially healthy and savvy.”
RUNNER UP: WELLS FARGO BANK
3307 30th St., Boulder • 303.448.3784
3289 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 720.565.8804
1690 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 303.441.0341
1242 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.441.0355
1137 S. Boulder Road, Louisville • 303.441.0379
399 S. Hover St., Longmont • 303.682.4560
1050 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont • 303.485.8630 (in-store branch)
635 Coffman St., Longmont • 303.682.2068
www.wellsfargo.com
WALNUT GARDENS SHOPPING CENTER
30th & Walnut – 303.443.9659
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BEST DRY CLEANER/LAUNDROMAT
ART CLEANERS
1501 Lee Hill Road, Boulder • 303.447.8700
2570 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.499.7030
1715 15th St., Boulder • 303.440.8600
3980 Broadway, Boulder • 303.443.0158
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.494.2709
www.artcleaners.com
Established in Boulder in 1921, Art Cleaners is the area’s oldest and most reliable dry
cleaning service. Art Cleaners is also the only dry cleaner in Boulder that uses the
GreenEarth-licensed dry cleaning solvent, an environmentally friendly solvent that
cleans well and is odorless and gentle on clothes. “We focus on our customers,” says
Brian Hansen, owner of all five Art Cleaners branches. “We do all cleaning in-house
at our Lee Hill plant (except leathers), we have free pick up and delivery from or to
our customers’ homes or offices, we clean lots of specialty items (such as wedding
dresses and handmade quilts), we have a full-time seamstress who does minor repairs
at no charge and alterations, and we can do same-day service.” With all these services
at customers’ disposal, it’s no wonder that everyone cleans up well at Art Cleaners!
RUNNER UP: JOHN’S CLEANERS
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.499.5554
440 Black Diamond Drive, Lafayette • 303.665.9493
3325 28th St., Boulder • 303.444.2877
1848 30th St., Boulder • 303.442.8508
1615 E. Coalton Road, Superior • 303.499.2776
BEST DENTIST
TED C. KAWULOK, D.D.S., P.C.,
WHOLE FAMILY DENTISTRY
1400 28th St., Boulder • 303.442.8625 • www.wholefamilydentistry.com
Dr. Ted Kawulok’s ties to Boulder are strong: He has been a (nearly!) life-long resident and has had his
private practice in the city for more than 20 years. Patients come to him for his broad scope of services,
including comprehensive dental rehabilitation focusing on cosmetic and reconstructive therapies. This
includes cosmetic bonding and veneers (since 1986), aesthetic crowns and bridges, implant prosthetics
including smile makeovers for denture wearers, a strong periodontal program including soft tissue
management and endodontics (painless root canal therapy).
RUNNER UP: WILLIAM BRACHVOGEL, D.D.S.
1840 Folsom St., #301, Boulder • 303.442.8625 • www.bouldersmiledesign.com
BEST PLACETOWORK OUT
RALLYSPORT HEALTH AND FITNESS
2727 29th St., Boulder • 303.449.4800 • www.rallysportboulder.com
RallySport is proud to take the honor of Best Place to Work Out. “This is such a fabulous area for fitness,
and people have a lot of choices about how and where to be physical, so we’re very pleased to have received
this recognition,” says Erin Carson, general manager of the club. Carson says the key to the club’s success is
its effort to provide the best possible exercise experience for people, mainly in the form of personal training
and group exercises. RallySport also boasts racquetball courts, studios for yoga and Pilates, a nursery and
playground, an indoor and outdoor lap pool, a cardiovascular area, a weight room and more.
RUNNER UP: YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY
Mapleton Center YMCA - 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder • 303.442.2778
Arapahoe Center YMCA - 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette • 303.664.5455
www.ymcabv.org
BEST AC/HEATING SERVICE
PRECISION PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder • 303.581.1455 • www.precisionplumbing.com
According to Boulder County residents, Precision Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
is the hottest – and coolest – air conditioning and heating service around! That’s
because they have come to rely upon the locally owned and operated company for
their heating, cooling, plumbing and electric needs for nearly 25 years. “The
customer service we provide goes above and beyond,” says Nancy Lewin, Precision
call center manager. “We hire the best of the best technicians and customer service
representatives, and most of the people who work here stay here because they enjoy
what they’re doing. Plus we warranty our work.”
RUNNER UP: MEYER’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
260 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.6640
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BEST HAIR SALON
FINISHINGTOUCH SALON & DAY SPA
3131 28th St., Tebo Plaza, Boulder • 303.449.1852 • www.finishingtouchspa.com
Locally owned and operated for more than 30 years, Finishing Touch has been a Boulder County favorite
for quite some time. In fact, this salon has created a whole new definition of loyal customer following.
“Some of our clients have been coming here for 20 years,” says owner Kim Niles. What keeps people
coming back for more? Finishing Touch has a comfortable, relaxing environment, reminiscent of the
Mexican coastline. The staff – some of whom have been with the salon from its inception – is highly
trained, experienced and friendly. The prices are reasonable. And the hours – Tuesday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – are extremely convenient. “We
have a lot of professional clients who need to get in on evenings and weekends,” explains Niles. So the next
time you need a cut, color, wave or style, do what the locals do and trust your tresses to Finishing Touch.
RUNNER UP: SALON SALON
2460 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 303.443.5101
BEST CHILD CARE CENTER
YWCA - CHILDREN’S ALLEY
2222 14th St., Boulder • 303.449.1951 • www.ywcaboulder.org/programs/childrensalley.html
Children’s Alley, a program provided by the Boulder County YWCA, is Boulder County’s only temporary, drop-in childcare center.
The unique program provides families with a convenient childcare option when a sudden or short-term need for childcare occurs.
Children 6 weeks to 12 years old are welcome, and fees are based on a sliding scale. “We have a newly remodeled facility, nice
teachers and evening and Saturday care. All these things have made us a very welcome service in our community,” says Marcia
Seegers, director at Children’s Alley. “And, as part of the YWCA, we have a mission of eliminating racism, empowering women,
and protecting women and families.”
RUNNER UP: BOULDER DAY NURSERY
1518 Spruce St., Boulder • 303.442.7605 • www.boulderdaynursery.org
florists, greenhouses & fine stationery
2851 Valmont • 303-442-6663
Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 8-5
Thank you for
your votes!
since 1929
Boulder’s Best
Florist &
Boulder’s Best
Garden Center
For all your flower & gardening needs.
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BEST KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
TRAN’S MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTER
3101-1/2 28th St., Boulder • 303.402.9460 • www.transmartialarts.com
117 South Sunset St., Longmont • 303.776.1887 • www.trans-mafc.com
The most important goal of Tae Kwon Do is cultivation of the self – body,
mind and spirit. To that end, Master Vu Tran and his instructors at Tran’s
Martial Arts and Fitness Center teach more than martial arts, they teach a
way of life. Self-defense and physical fitness are certainly a large part of the
picture. But self-esteem, responsibility, teamwork, respect, family and
community are given equal importance. Students are encouraged to become
leaders both in and out of the classroom, with opportunities to compete,
teach other students, join leadership programs and participate in community
service projects. Tran’s is also home to an explosive Thai Kickboxing
program. Designed to enhance fitness for Tae Kwon Do students, the
kickboxing classes are great for anyone who wants to get in shape. At Tran’s,
it’s about reaching your full potential – as a martial artist and a person.
RUNNER UP: EASTON BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
1750 30th St., Unit 22, Boulder • 303.938.1275 • www.bjjboulder.com
BEST LASIK/LASER EYE
FACILITY/SURGEON
INSIGHT LASIK
1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.665.7577
www.insightlasik.com
Dr. Jimmy Jackson feels the secret to InSight Lasik’s success is two-fold.
“Refractive Surgery is our specialty and our focus. It’s all we do.”
Continually investing in the best equipment, such as the LADAR6000 and
IntraLase, Jackson and Dr. Keith Miller go out of their way to ensure
everything in-office is top-notch. Dr. Jackson, Dr. Miller and Chief
Surgeon Dr. Warren Tripp pay extra attention to the fact that eye surgery is
delicate business. “Entrusting your eyes to someone is emotional, and we
take that very seriously. We try to earn that trust with every patient,” says
Jackson. “We think this is why we have been voted Boulder County’s best
Lasik four times.” InSight Lasik will be celebrating its fifth anniversary in
September.
RUNNER UP: BEYER LASER CENTER
1810 30th St., Suite B, Boulder • 303.499.2020 • www.bouldereyes.com
Call or see web site for driving directions. Finding us is worth the effort!
LOW WAREHOUSE PRICES!
Discover why we are one of Boulder’s
BEST sources for Asian imports
Just returned from China
with new inventory!
www.china-coast.com
Open Tues.–Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
or by appointment
Please visit our warehouse at:
1930 Central Avenue, Suite H,
Boulder, CO 80301
720-406-1628
PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS
The Best of Boulder in Kids’ Entertainment And Boulder’s Best Day Camp
Present
TOM SAWYER
A musical version of the Mark Twain classic
In luncheon theatre for the family
Boulder Theatre on the Pearl Street Mall
Saturdays, September 30,
October 14, 28 and Nov. 4
And special school Holiday shows on
Mondays, September 18 and October 9
$10 a person includes lunch
Reservations requested: 303-786-8727
Group rates available for 10 or more
Classes for kids aged 4-16 begin October 2, 2006
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BEST MOVING COMPANY
BOULDER VALLEYTRANSFER
3075 75th St., Boulder • 303.530.7333 • www.bouldervalleytransfer.com
Boulder Valley Transfer has been moving Boulder County residents since 1912. The locally
owned and operated company has expanded from a one horse-drawn wagon to a fleet of trucks,
but its mission of providing customers with an excellent moving experience remains the same. If
you aren’t impressed by history, listen to what a recent customer had to say about Boulder Valley
Transfer: “I don’t know how you continue to manage it, but you sent me the best team of
movers. Each one of them was so great – efficient and friendly – the job was done in an
incredibly short time. Once again, thank you for making my life so easy.” The professionals at
Boulder Valley Transfer are skilled, courteous, honorable and speedy. They treat your belongings
with care and respect. They put your furniture and boxes exactly where you want them. They’ll
even pack for you and store your belongings. Boulder Valley Transfer works hard to take the
stress out of moving.
RUNNER UP: TAYLOR MOVING
4949 North Broadway, #110, Boulder • 303.443.5885 • www.taylormove.com
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE
THE HYDRANT
2900 Valmont Road, Boulder • 303.442.7550
Need to wash your Weimaraner? Brush your Boxer? Clip your Corgi? Head to The Hydrant for adept and friendly care. The professionals at
The Hydrant have been pampering pups for nearly 30 years. Grooming your dog does more than make him feel good (and make you look
good at the dog park), it’s important for his health. Regular visits to The Hydrant will help prevent skin and paw irritations, inordinate
shedding, mats, ear problems and bad breath. Plus, think how soft and shiny his coat will be. So go ahead. Indulge your Irish Setter. Treat
your Tibetan Terrier. He’s worth it.
RUNNER UP: COTTONWOOD BOARDING KENNELS
7275 Valmont Road, Boulder • 303.442.2602 • www.cottonwoodkennels.com
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BEST PET BOARDING SERVICE
COTTONWOOD BOARDING KENNELS
7275 Valmont Road, Boulder • 303.442.2602
www.cottonwoodkennels.com
You’re not going to find a better home away from home for your pet than
Cottonwood Kennels. They have a peacock named Elvis, for crying out loud.
What could be better than that? Located on a small farm, Cottonwood is
home to many other barnyard friends – ducks, chickens, geese, sheep and
alpaca – in addition to the dogs, cats, bunnies, birds and other small animals
that are boarded. It’s a wonderful environment. Dogs have plenty of room to
romp and play, indoors and outdoors. Cats are treated to climbing gyms,
sunny windows and a jungle of plants to explore. And every pet is treated
with a heaping helping of tender loving care. Cottonwood is all about the
pet-to-person connection. “Our staff is incredibly hard-working and very
dedicated,” says co-owner Penny Vardell. With such agreeable
accommodations, your furry friend won’t have any trouble being dropped off
at Cottonwood Kennels. The hard part will be getting her to come home.
RUNNER UP: DOG CITY - DOG DAY CARE & HOTEL
2907 55th St., Unit 6, Boulder • 303.473.9963 • www.dogcityboulder.com
BESTVETERINARIAN
ALPINE HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS
1730 15th St., Boulder • 303.443.9661
www.alpinehospitalforanimals.com
We’re not always at the top of our game when we visit the vet. The simple
act of coaxing the dog into the car or wrestling the cat into the carrier is
stressful enough, and that’s not taking into consideration the added worry
when you have a sick pet. The grace and sensitivity with which Alpine
Hospital for Animals deals with this situation truly sets it apart. “We try to
stress communication between ourselves and our clients so that clients feel
comfortable with the decisions they make for their pets,” explains co-owner
Candace Sayles, DVM, CVA. “We try to make it less stressful for them and
for their pets.” Alpine combines state-of-the-art veterinary care – it’s a full-
service hospital – with a true compassion for animals. “We love what we
do,” adds Sayles.
RUNNER UP: DR. DODGE - JASPER ANIMAL CLINIC
1361 Forest Park Circle, Suite 107, Lafayette • 303.665.4002
2855 28th Street (corner of 28th & Valmont)
•
Boulder
Monday – Saturday 11AM – 8PM
•
Catering Available
Tasty Sandwiches • Fresh Salads • Homemade Soups • Vienna Beef Hot Dogs
Homemade French Fries • Drew’s Smoked Salmon • All Natural Meats • Homestyle Dinners
Dr. Brown’s Sodas • Amorasa Rolls • Chocolate Egg Cream • H & H Bagels
Kids Root Beer Floats $1 • Kosher Pickles • Mom’s Desserts • Deli Salads • Potato Latke • Knish
NOW OPEN!
303-447-DELI 303-447-3354
Jimmy & Drew’s
Delicatessen
“It’s All About the Food!”
“This is the real deal. Food is such a goldmine of succulent flavor.
Come see what all the fun is about.” -Daily Camera - July 2006
“Jimmy & Drew’s 28th St. Delicatessen is the only thing in
Boulder that respectively emulates a real deli.” -The Onion
“I’d say Jimmy & Drew’s delicatessen pretty much as a handle
on that market. Best of all-it’s good too!” -The Boulder Weekly
1/2 OFF DINNER
buy one entrée at regular price
& get a 2nd 1/2 off
VALID MON-SAT 11AM-8PM
Must present coupon. Offer expires 10/1/06
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ONE OF BOULDER'S BEST!
Friendly Free Estimates
Licensed,
Bonded & Insured
303.443.5885
www.taylormove.com
Member of Tom
Martino’s Referral List
Locally owned & operated
by the Taylor Family
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LOCAL • NATI ONAL • COMMERCI AL • RESI DENTI AL
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BEST PLACE FORWORSHIP
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BOULDER
1820 15th St., Boulder • 303.402.6400 • www.fpcboulder.org
Founded in 1872, the First Presbyterian Church of Boulder is steeped in history. The
chapel was added in 1894; its architect, F.E. Kidder, also built Chautauqua auditorium.
Such a rich and storied past, yet First Presbyterian is known for its eye on the future.
Senior pastor Dr. Peter Barnes believes people are drawn to his church for four reasons:
1) the diversity of
programs and
worship services,
2) equal parts
tradition and
innovation,
3) a clear message
in the midst of
competing voices,
and 4) the
missional focus on
meeting the needs
of people – body
and soul – here and
around the world.
“We are only one
small expression of
the greater work of
God’s kingdom in the world,” says Barnes. “And we are pleased to be partners with other
churches in the area to be the hands and feet of Christ in reaching out to the world with
God’s love and grace.”
RUNNER UP: UNITY OF BOULDER
2855 Folsom St., Boulder • 303.442.1411 • www.unityofboulder.com
BEST GOLF COURSE
INDIAN PEAKS GOLF COURSE
2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette • 303.666.4706 • www.indianpeaksgolf.com
Indian Peaks Golf Course, an 18-hole championship golf course that was designed by world-
renowned course architect Hale Irwin, has charmed local golfers for more than 10 years. “We have
a great layout, location and staff,” says assistant professional Courtney Rudolph. “And we’re a great
value because we’re a public course that feels like a country club course.” Rudolph adds that she is
excited to see that the number of rounds played by women has increased at Indian Peaks. It seems
that golfers young and old, male and female, are drawn to the golf course’s tree-lined fairways,
manicured greens and beautiful setting.
RUNNER UP: FLATIRONS GOLF COURSE
5706 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.442.7851 • www.flatironsgolf.com
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BEST
HARDWARE
STORE
and
BEST
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
and RUNNER UP for
Best Garden Center,
Best Housewares &
Kitchen Goods Store
and Best Locally Owned Store!
THANK YOU BOULDER!
McGUCKIN HARDWARE
is proud to be part
of this community for
over 50 YEARS!
We are an
INDEPENDENT,
LOCALLY
OWNED & OPERATED
Boulder business.
Since we live and work right here
in the community, we develop
long term relationships with
OUR CUSTOMERS,
and we give you the
SPECIAL ATTENTION
you deserve and
EXPERT ADVICE
when you need it.
THANK YOU
for loyally shopping at
McGuckin Hardware and
THANK YOU
for letting us serve
Boulder County for over 50 years!
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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
DAVE FISH,
RE/MAX OF BOULDER
2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder • 303.441.5601 • www.davefish.com
Real estate agents aren’t all that different from mechanics when it comes to
quality of service. You can make do with mediocre, but when you find the best
it’ll change your life. A great real estate agent saves you time, money and
heartache. He gives you the data you need to make informed decisions. And he
works toward your best interests, not his bottom line. His name is Dave Fish.
“Having clients trust me to help them with something as important as their
home – and then later referring me to their friends and family – is truly an honor
and the best part of my job,” says Fish. So whether you’re looking for an
investment property or the perfect place to hang your hat, give Dave a call and
experience what the best has to offer.
RUNNER UP:
DUANNE DUGGAN, RE/MAX OF BOULDER
2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder • 303.441.5611
www.duanedugganboulderco.com
BEST REAL ESTATE
COMPANY/ OFFICE
RE/MAX OF BOULDER, INC.
2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder • 303.449.7000
www.boulderco.com
RE/MAX of Boulder will soon celebrate its 30th
anniversary. The business opened its doors in 1977 with
two real estate agents and big expectations. Now more
than 90 agents strong, RE/MAX of Boulder has become
one of the most productive and most trusted real estate
companies in the country. Experience is the key to its
success. “Our agents average 18 years in the business,”
says managing broker D.B. Wilson. “We’ve practiced in
good times and bad times, and we’ll be here tomorrow.
We haven’t seen it all, but we’ve seen a lot.” One thing
RE/MAX of Boulder has seen is the support of its
community. More than 65 percent of its business comes
from past clients or direct referrals from them.
RUNNER UP: WRIGHT-KINGDOM, INC.
4875 Pearl East Circle, Suite 100, Boulder
303.443.2240 • www.wrightkingdom.com
BEST MEDICAL FACILITY
& BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER
BOULDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder • 303.440.2273
4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 720.854.7000
311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder • 303.440.2273
1000 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.666.4357
www.bch.org
As residents of Boulder County, we are fortunate in any number of ways.
Not least of which is having world-class medical care in our back yard. Non-
profit and community-owned Boulder Community Hospital has been
improving our health since 1922. Now the hospital is home to more than
2,600 employees, including 600 physicians in 48 medical specialties and
more than 900 volunteers. In 2005, its professionals performed 259 open-
heart surgeries, welcomed 1,900 births and fielded 244,983 outpatient visits.
Don’t let the big numbers mislead you, though; health care at Boulder
Community Hospital is about quality, not quantity. Cutting-edge training,
resources and equipment are standard operating procedure. Case in point:
two physicians at the hospital are part of the first surgical team in Colorado
to offer minimally invasive heart valve surgery. The staff ’s technical skills are
surpassed only by its incredibly compassionate care. Your health matters to
them on a personal level. The people of Boulder Community Hospital like
what they do and like where they work. And it shows.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST MEDICAL FACILITY:
BOULDER MEDICAL CENTER
2750 Broadway, Boulder • 303.440.3000
4745 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 200, Boulder • 303.938.4700
80 Health Park Drive, Suite 100, Louisville • 303.673.0448
www.bouldermedicalcenter.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER:
INSIGHT LASIK LTD
1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.665.7577
www.insightlasik.com
BESTTANNING SALON TANSTO GO
1842 30th St., Boulder • 303.444.7600 • www.tanstogo.com
The area’s premier tanning salon doesn’t
just offer tanning options. Tans to Go
offers a wide array of tanning lotions and
accelerators, moisturizers, shower gels, sun
screens, bathing suits and sarongs. Of
course, when it comes to tanning, they
have lots to choose from, including
regular, super and ultrabronze beds and
three different VHR tanning choices.
However, the biggest selling point at Tans
to Go is the service provided by a certified
staff that ensures your tanning experience
is both safe and fabulous. Don’t forget to
enjoy a water, juice or coffee afterward,
and be sure to check out the brand-new
oxygen bar!
RUNNER UP: EXECUTIVETANS
1124 West Dillon Road, Louisville
303.665.6237
1610 Pace St., Longmont
303.651.3688
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BEST SPA ESSENTIELS SPA
2660 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 303.440.0711 • www.essentielsspa.com
“Number one: our staff. We have exceptional technicians here ... they’re very experienced,”
explains manager Marshalene Neff about why Essentiels is tops in Boulder County. Many of
those technicians have stayed with the spa since its inception in 1997. Treatments offered at the
spa include manicures, pedicures, massage, waxing, facials, makeup artistry and more. The all-
encompassing Day Out Extravaganza package takes up to seven hours to do and involves the
Vichy Shower – a warm water treatment following a salt body exfoliation that gives the entire
body a delicious, healthy glow. Promoting circulation and extracting toxins, the newly
introduced ionithermie is a series of spa treatments done with thermal clay enhanced with plant
extracts that leave the body feeling smooth, firm, refreshed and cleansed.
RUNNER UP: THE FINISHINGTOUCH SPA & SALON
3131 28th St., Boulder • 303.449.1852 • www.finishingtouchspa.com
BEST BOULDER COUNTY SCHOOL
& BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSTEAM
BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL / BOULDER PANTHERS
1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.442.2430
www.bvsd.org
Boulder High School principal Bud Jenkins
feels the secret to Boulder High’s success is “a
great faculty that’s very dedicated and highly
motivated kids. You put the combination of
those two things together and you get good
results.” Besides carrying a whopping 27
advanced placement classes, the BHS Panthers
place an emphasis on creating an environment
that both nurtures individual students as well
as giving them the tools to achieve later in life.
When it comes to sports, team records aren’t
everything at BHS. “Coaches connect with kids and make it a good experience for them.”
Relationships are everything at Boulder High. “Our mantra here is that this school is a place
for everyone,” explains Jenkins. This attitude explains the warm welcome the school extends
to the entire community as well as the alumni’s fierce loyalty to the school’s sports programs.
RUNNER UP FOR BOTH CATEGORIES:
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL / FAIRVIEW KNIGHTS
1515 Greenbriar Blvd., Boulder • 303.499.7600 • www.flatirons.org
BESTTEACHER
JOLIE KASYNSKI, HEATHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
7750 Concord Drive, Boulder • 303.530.1234
Jolie Kasynski isn’t your average second grade teacher. Heatherwood Elementary principal Larry
Orobona leads the chorus singing the second grade teacher’s praises. “She takes time to
understand a child’s educational background ... as well as their social and emotional state.”
Kasynski then uses that information and her endless compassion to help the student achieve his
or her best. Besides her extensive work in getting students excited about community projects
such as blood drives, Kasynski also leads diversity classes in the evening for interested parents.
Taking the extra time to write extensive notes on homework as well as report cards, Kasynski’s
dedication to her students, their families and the community demonstrates the positive
influence one person can have on a child’s life.
RUNNERS UP (TIE):
MONICA AUGUSTINE, WILDFLOWER SCHOOL OF VOICE
5345 Arapahoe, Boulder • 720.937.9647 • www.monicaaugustine.com
KEN LOWE, MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL
329 Campus Drive, Louisville • 303.665.5888
BEST CLIMBING GYMTHE SPOT BOULDERING GYM
3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder • 303.379.8806 • www.thespotgym.com
When you walk into The Spot, you know you’ve arrived. Freestanding boulders, some 18
feet high, tower above you. A 25-foot-tall roped climbing wall looms in the distance of the
more than 10,000-square-foot facility. In a word? Wow. “It’s the best bouldering gym in the
country,” says regular customer and climbing enthusiast Ty Foose. “And I’ve been to
hundreds of them.” In fact, The Spot is the first climbing gym in the country to be
dedicated to bouldering. The terrain mirrors that of Yosemite, Hueco and Fountainebleau,
giving climbers an unparalleled experience in a safe, indoor environment. As a mountaineer
would say, it looks, feels, climbs and thrills like real rock. And there are real experts on hand
to take every level of climber to the next elevation – classes, private guiding, teambuilding
activities and more. The Spot is also home to a slew of exercise equipment and the expansive
Shri Body Arts studio for those seeking further honing and toning. For those seeking a post-
workout espresso and nibble, The Spot Café is on hand and ready to serve.
RUNNER UP: BOULDER ROCK CLUB
2829 Mapleton Ave., Boulder • 303.447.2804 • www.boulderrock.com
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BESTTRAVEL AGENCY JAMESTRAVELPOINTS
1750 14th St., Boulder • 303.442.2340 • www.travelpoints.com
Brothers Andy and Don James know what it takes to run a successful travel agency – they’ve been at it here in
Boulder County for more than 49 years. “Well, I think it has to do with our staff ... they’re all very seasoned
travel agents and they’re all very seasoned travelers,” explains Andy. With divisions covering national and
international corporate travel as well as vacation planning and packaging, the agents don’t just set you up with
a flight and a hotel – they take the time to suggest places of interest to visit; recommend the best hotels for
families or couples or singles; and even help the client steer clear of tours or events that seem a waste of time
and money. James TravelPOINTS goes the extra mile for its clients.
RUNNER UP: CAINTRAVEL GROUP
3004 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.2246 or 800.346.4747 • www.caintravel.com
BEST RETIREMENT/ALTERNATIVE OR
ELDER CARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
THE ACADEMY
970 Aurora Ave., Boulder
303.938.1920
www.theacademyboulder.com
The Academy is an elegant
retirement community featuring
fitness programs, continuing
education and easy access to
community events. The centrally
located retirement community has
52 residences: 33 apartments,
nine bungalows and 10 suites.
Residents and their friends and
families are invited to eat at the
Pinons Dining Room, watch a
game at the Aspen Bar and Grille,
enjoy a coffee at the Parlour or
kick back in the Surguine Family
Library. Additionally, The
Academy recently welcomed its
secure memory-care facility in a
recently renovated 1950s ranch
home that features walking paths, gardens, a spa/salon and a gourmet kitchen.
In fashioning environments that cater not just to the needs, but the desires of
its residents, The Academy has created a place to call home.
RUNNER UP: FRASIER MEADOWS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
350 Ponca Place, Boulder • 303.499.4888 • www.frasiermeadows.com
Be precise.
Call Precision.
Boulder County Gold
winner for
‘Best AC/Heating
Service’
5 years in a row! 303.442.0154
www.precisionplumbing.com
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SERVI CES, FACES & PLACES
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE McGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1822 • www.mcguckin.com
With more than 200,000 different items from which to choose and a 60,000-square-foot setup
that nears labyrinthine proportions, it’s wonderful to know that everywhere you turn there will be
one of 250 sales associates in green vests anxious to help you find what you need. Owned and
operated by the same family for more than 50 years, McGuckin Hardware prides itself in
knowledgeable, upbeat and energetic employees who are only too happy to wrap their heads
around any challenge brought to them. Throw down that gauntlet and see what they can do.
RUNNER UP: BOULDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder • 303.440.2273
4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 720.854.7000
311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder • 303.440.2273
1000 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.666.4357
www.bch.org
BEST SINGLES HANGOUT
DILLINGER’S FOOD AND SPIRITS
1202 Centaur Village Drive, Lafayette • 303.666.6979 • www.dillingersfoodandspirits.com
With Texas Hold ’EmTourneys every Tuesday and Thursday, karaoke Wednesday and Saturday
and live bands every Friday, it’s no wonder Dillinger’s Food and Spirits is a popular place to
party. Featuring a laundry list of drink specials, 30-cent buffalo wings and a fully stocked menu,
the local bar with the old-time gangster theme has created quite the name for itself among a
wide variety of local singles. The restaurant’s namesake, John Dillinger, was a Depression-era
bank robber. Viewed as a hero by common folk who had suffered at the hands of the financial
world, Dillinger famously ran around with Harry Pierpont and Baby Face Nelson. Be sure to
check out the place on Friday, possibly their biggest night, and find your Baby Face.
RUNNER UP: THE FOUNDRY BILLIARDS CLUB
1109 Walnut St., Boulder • 303.447.1803 • www.foundryboulder.com
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BEST BOULDER COUNTY MOUNTAINTO CLIMB
MOUNT SANITAS
www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace
Just blocks from downtown Boulder you can immerse yourself in mountain fun, and the fun doesn’t get any
closer or better than Mount Sanitas. Just ask one of the many lunch-hour peakbaggers that you’ll find up there
on any given weekday. At the mouth of Sunshine Canyon on Mapleton Avenue (just west of 4th Street and
past the Boulder Community Hospital Mapleton Center) you can pick up the trailhead on the north side of
the road. Just a hop and a skip away you’ll feel like you’re miles from town. Often, Mount Sanitas climbers
will do the loop hike: If you take the south ridge first, you’ll climb 1,300 feet up a steep and rocky trail for 1.4
miles before gaining the summit. At 6,683 feet, you’ll be rewarded with some great views of Boulder and the
Indian Peaks. From there you can descend the steep east ridge to the valley floor, where it joins the wide,
graveled Sanitas Valley Trail, which is nestled between Mount Sanitas and Dakota Ridge. This hike is a little
more than 3 miles round trip and it takes most people about two hours – this average doesn’t include the
many trail runners you’ll see wizzing by as you’re huffing your way up.
RUNNER UP: BEAR PEAK
www.ci.boulder.co.us/openspace BESTWEEKEND GETAWAY ESTES PARK
1.800.443.7837 • www.estesparkresort.com
With all the beautiful views, dining, shopping and outdoor activities in Boulder
County, you wonder why anyone would feel the need to get away. But when
Boulder County residents choose to make a weekend getaway, they like to go to
a place with beautiful views, dining, shopping and outdoor activities – namely,
Estes Park, just about an hour away. No matter which season you decide to visit,
there’s plenty to do: golfing, shopping, sightseeing, cable-car riding, boating,
fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, nature watching, snowshoeing,
eating, drinking and much more. There are also special events like the Longs
Peak Scottish-Irish Highlands Festival in September and the Elk Fest in October.
And last but certainly not least, Estes Park is considered the gateway to Rocky
Mountain National Park, with hundreds of miles of hiking trails.
RUNNER UP: GOLD LAKE MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA
3371 Gold Lake Road, Ward • 303.459.3544 • www.goldlake.com
SERVI CES, FACES & PLACES
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NOBODY BEATS A CHAMPION!
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SERVI CES, FACES & PLACES
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE
NESHEIM CLEANING SERVICES, INC.
1212 Commerce Court, Lafayette • 303.666.8888 • www.nesheims.com
Nesheim cleaned house in this
category! Here are 10 good reasons
why: 1.) Cleaned carpets dry within
hours. 2.) Nesheim does deep-fiber
cleaning. 3.) It offers a firm and fair
price. 4.) It’s been in business since
1981 and has never damaged a
carpet. 5.) It uses non-toxic
cleaning agents. 6.) It’s honest and
dependable. 7.) It offers free
estimates. 8.) It has a 100 percent
satisfaction guarantee.
9.) 77 percent of its business comes
from repeat customers and referrals.
10.) Nesheim technicians are
certified, bonded, insured and
friendly. Nesheim is truly your
dream clean team.
RUNNER UP: CHEM-DRY
Boulder • 720.304.3910, 303.442.5044, 303.494.4565
Erie • 303.665.3096
Longmont • 303.651.3096
www.chemdry.com
BEST COLORADO SKI RESORT VAIL
P.O. Box 7, Vail • 970.476.9090 • www.vail.com
It’s no wonder Vail was chosen by Boulder County residents – yet again –
as Colorado’s best ski resort. Just look at the numbers – sunny days each
year: 300; average annual snowfall: 346 inches; total number of lifts: 33;
number of conventional ski trails: 193; number of terrain parks: 4
(including one 400-foot-long Superpipe with 18-foot walls); longest run:
4 miles; and vertical rise (from base to peak): 3,450 feet. But if those
numbers aren’t enough to convince you, did you know that Vail, with
5,289 skiable acres, is the largest ski resort in the United States? Or did
you know that Vail boasts the most groomed terrain in the world? Or how
about the fact that you can find seven back bowls (yes, that was SEVEN)
stretching six miles (yes, you read that correctly, also). Not to mention,
Vail offers many specialty programs and ski classes. So regardless of your
skiing abilities, Vail offers a little something for everyone – or, to put it
more accurately, “a lot of something for everyone.”
RUNNER UP: WINTER PARK
303.316.1564 • www.skiwinterpark.com
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SERVI CES, FACES & PLACES
BEST OIL CHANGE
GREASE MONKEY
2405 28th St., Boulder • 303.444.9303
2710 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.499.9844
375 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette • 303.604.2159
2334 Main St., Longmont • 303.485.9206
1230 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont • 303.772.8865
165 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville • 720.214.2840
www.greasemonkey.net
Every 3,000 miles or three months it’s time for an oil change. And where do
Boulder County residents prefer to go for this service? To one of the
county’s six conveniently located branches of Grease Monkey, one of the
largest independently owned franchisers of automotive preventive
maintenance centers in the United States. The trained technicians at Grease
Monkey help vehicle owners stay in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications for periodic services, which can lead to longer vehicle life,
maximized fuel efficiency and reduced environmental pollution. What’s
more, appointments are not necessary at Grease Monkey – stop on by
whenever your car needs a pick-me-up!
RUNNER UP: JIFFY LUBE
1788 30th St., Boulder • 303.447.8040
1408 Hecla Way, Louisville • 720.890.0777
www.jiffylube.com
BEST CARWASH
PUDDLETOUCH-FREE CAR WASH
3100 28th St., Boulder • 303.447.9274
“We’re happy to be selected as the winner of this category again,” says Steve
Miller, an owner of Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash, a locally owned and
operated family business (Steve’s business partner is his brother Robert) that
has served the community for more than 30 years. “The honor can be
attributed to the people who work here – many of them for 10 to 15 years.
Their loyalty has helped us gain a loyal customer base.” What customers
keep coming back for is high-quality, full-service washes facilitated by
equipment that is continually updated and maintained to provide cleaner
and more water-efficient washes. “And we’re fast,” adds Miller. “We’ll wash
a car in 15 minutes or less, and people really like that.”
RUNNER UP: BLACK DIAMOND CAR WASH
1417 Hecla Drive, Louisville • 303.666.6696
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and last year his teacher told us he is more
focused compared to other kids. Also, our 4-year
old daughter started Tran’s a couple of months
ago and she already has better listening skills.”
-The Nannen Family
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BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BOULDER VALLEY
2323 55th St., Boulder • 303.442.4030 • www.boulderhumane.org
Did you know the Humane Society has been around for more than 100 years? In that time, the number of
companion animals that have enjoyed the shelter and nurturing of this non-profit is astronomical. With only 85
employees but 600 volunteers, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley reunited almost 2,000 animals with their
guardians and mediated more than 4,600 adoptions in 2005. This non-profit sinks its energy into services that
both aid animals and people, ensuring owners find their pets, teaching the community about stewardship, and
providing interim homes as well as health care for displaced animals. Every animal is welcome there, despite
behavioral or physical troubles, and that kind of lasting compassion is both hard to find and easy to support.
RUNNER UP: PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS
2572 Paintbrush Lane, Lafayette • 303.786.8727 • www.peanutbutterplayers.com
BEST PLACETO ENTERTAIN KIDS
PEARL STREET MALL
Downtown Boulder (from 700 to 2200 Pearl St., between Spruce & Arapahoe)
303.449.3774 • www.boulderdowntown.com
It’s comforting to know that despite the theme parks and video games of these times, nothing beats the old-
fashioned fun of horsing around outdoors. Kids have tons to absorb on the Pearl Street Mall; besides the stellar
people watching, there are flower beds, street performers, sculptures and water fountains to explore. Let’s not forget
all the other kids running amuck, just begging to make new friends. You can do all of this for free, but if you’ve got
some money to burn, you can take the little ones out for ice cream or into the wonderful local toy and book shops.
RUNNER UP: PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS
276 Miner’s Drive, Lafayette • 303.786.8727 • www.peanutbutterplayers.com
SERVI CES, FACES & PLACES
BEST AUTO DEALER & BEST AUTO
REPAIR SHOP/SERVICE DEPARTMENT
FLATIRONS ACURA/SUBARU
5995 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.0114 • www.flatironsacura.com
It’s quite a feat when one business wins two categories! “It all boils down
to our employees,” says Scott Crouch, co-owner. “We have a great crew
that believes in taking care of customers, and this award proves that our
customers appreciate that.” A family-owned and operated dealership
serving the area since 1951, Flatirons Acura/Subaru prides itself in offering
customers the finest selection of new and pre-owned Subaru and Acura
vehicles in Colorado, as well as the most advanced and comprehensive
service around. They also pride themselves in their community
involvement: Flatirons Acura/Subaru donates money and/or vehicles to the
Kiwanis Club of the Foothills, the Eldora Special Recreation Program,
Boulder and Fairview High Schools and many other local organizations.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST AUTO DEALER:
FISHER CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/HONDA
6025 Arapahoe Road, Boulder • 303.443.0530 • fisherauto.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/SERVICE DEPART-
MENT: HOSHI MOTORS HONDA/ACURA/VOLVO CAR SERVICE
2504 Spruce St., Boulder • 303.449.6632 • www.hoshimotors.net
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BEST ACTIVIST/
COMMUNITY
CHAMPION
JO ANNE LAMUN,
PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS
2572 Paintbrush Lane, Lafayette
303.786.8727
www.peanutbutterplayers.com
Jo Anne Lamun started the Peanut
Butter Players, a children’s theatre,
about 20 years ago after
recognizing that her own
involvement in acting as a child
not only fostered an enduring love
of theatre, but bolstered her self-
esteem as well. The Peanut Butter
Players work with approximately
500 children every year, with
performances reaching audiences
of around 10,000, through
outreach programs, school tours,
library tours and the like. Lamun
is a substitute teacher, rotating through many different schools and
enjoying contact with scores of children. She is also involved in the creation
of The Harlequin Center for the Performing Arts in Lafayette, which will
eventually serve “not just the Peanut Butter Players, but all of the varied
performing art groups in the community that would like to use it.” Lamun,
a Daily Camera Pacesetter Award winner, is a very busy woman, but truly
loves her work and the children who benefit from it.
RUNNER UP: JOSIE HEATH, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SERVING BOULDER COUNTY
303.442.0436 • www.commfound.org
BEST DAY CAMP
PEANUT BUTTER PLAYERS
276 Miner’s Drive, Lafayette • 303.786.8727 • www.peanutbutterplayers.com
Setting itself apart from your standard day camp, the Peanut Butter Players
have spent 20 years creating an environment of theatrical education for
children. Many participants have no previous experience with theatre
productions and there is no audition process. Students study an American
musical, learning the songs and dances in the span of a week and then
presenting that show to the community. While the majority of the programs
occur over the summer in one-week sessions, there are lunchtime and after-
school classes as well as workshops available for students from pre-school to
high-school ages. At the end of the program however, the lessons learned
revolve around self-esteem and comfort speaking in front of groups – and
those are better things to take home than a macramé potholder.
RUNNER UP: AVID 4 ADVENTURE
205 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 720.249.2412 • www.avid4.com
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a p p a r e l , s w i m w e a r & l i n g e r i e
w w w. c h r i s t i n a s l u x u r i e s . c o m
Devoted to
Women.
2425 Canyon • 303-443-2421
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5
Voted Best Thai Restaurant 18 Years Running!
THAI
•
SUSHI
•
JAPANESE CUISINE
THE SIAMESE PLATE
HAS BEEN
RECOGNIZED BY
THE THAI ROYAL
GOVERNMENT
FOR EXCELLENCE
IN DINING.
BOULDER
3033 28th St.
NW Corner
28th & Valmont
303-444-3133
On-The-Go Dining!
BOULDER
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NW Corner
Folsom & Arapahoe
303-447-9718
FULL SERVICE DINING!
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133 McCaslin Blvd.
(Next to Walgreens)
303-926-7220
FULL SERVICE &
On-The-Go Dining!
11AM-10PM DAILY ORDER ONLINE siameseplateonthego.com
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BEST ANTIQUE
DEALER &
BEST HOME
FURNISHINGS
STORE
THE AMAZING
GARAGE SALE
4919 North Broadway, Boulder
303.447.0417
www.theamazinggaragesale.com
What people remark upon most at
the Amazing Garage Sale is the
variety of merchandise – the store
carries everything from mod to
retro to antique items. “I work hard to take only very unique and collectible things,” says owner Judi
Lesta. Most of Lesta’s merchandise is bought from people who call her because they don’t want to
organize their own garage or estate sales; however, she also does consignments. The result is what she
calls “a wonderful mix of the unusual.” Customers think so, too. In fact, each week the Amazing
Garage Sale sells one-third of its merchandise. In other words, if you fall in love with something, buy
it right away – chances are it won’t be there when you come back.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST ANTIQUE DEALER:
NIWOT ANTIQUES
136 2nd Ave., Niwot • 303.652.2587 • www.niwotantiques.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE:
TIMBERLINE FINE FURNITURE
2015 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.443.3610
BEST ART GALLERY EXHIBITREK
1711 15th St., Boulder • 303.998.1711 • www.exhibitrek.com
Before she opened Exhibitrek last year, owner Mary Belochi showed art in her home.
“I knew I was outgrowing my house when 300 to 400 people started showing up on a
Friday night,” Belochi says. Her new 4,000-square-foot gallery solved that problem. It’s an
industrial-looking space located on 15th Street in Boulder – a destination gallery where
main exhibits rotate every month to month-and-a-half. “The shows are very diverse. One
month might be a pop art exhibit, the next landscape, and the next figurative – customers
are surprised each time they come in,” says Belochi. Starting Oct. 20, 2006, Exhibitrek
will be featuring the work of renowned Boulder painter Frank Sampson.
RUNNER UP: ART & SOUL
1615 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.544.5803 • www.artandsoulboulder.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
THANK YOU
BOULDER COUNTY
FOR YOUR
LOYALTY,
CONFIDENCE,
AND FRIENDSHIP!
WATERSTREET 2425 CANYON BOULDER 303- 449- 2626
W W W. WA L T E R S A N D H O G S E T T. C O M
CELEBRATING
26 YEARS!
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SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST FLORIST & BEST GARDEN CENTER
STURTZ & COPELAND
2851 Valmont Road, Boulder • 303.442.6663 • www.sturtzandcopeland.com
Sturtz & Copeland has been beautifying Boulder County for 77 years.
Owner Carol Riggs is quick to share the limelight: “I think I have the best
staff in the whole world. They are wonderful to me, and they’re wonderful
to our customers.” The floral department houses an abundant selection of
fresh flowers as well as eight full-time designers who create fabulous,
imaginative arrangements. From simple bouquets to multi-tiered
centerpieces and everything in between, the experts at Sturtz & Copeland
can translate your sentiments into flowers. The garden center is equally
impressive, with an award-winning selection of tropical and blooming
plants. You’ll find the area’s largest selection of orchids, as well as annuals,
perennials and bulbs. Pottery from around the world and several kinds of
fountains complete the greenhouse collection. And there are several Master
Gardeners on hand to school you on how to take care of your lovelies when
you get home. No wonder Sturz & Copeland wins best florist and best
garden center year after year. And add best party planner find to the list of
accolades: Sturtz & Copeland provides a one-stop-shop for breathtaking
flowers, custom-printed invitations and stationery.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST FLORIST: LAFAYETTE FLORIST
600 South Public Road, Lafayette • 303.665.5552
Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital,
200 Exempla Circle, Lafayette • 303.666.1118
www.lafayetteflorist.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST GARDEN CENTER: McGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1822 • www.mcguckin.com
THANK YOU
BOULDER
Biscuits & Deli Items
baked fresh daily on location!
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2600 30TH ST. BOULDER
303.245.9909
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
for all
the support
throughout
the years!
Boulder’s Finest Tanning Salon
9 Beds - 5 Different Tanning Systems
Individual CD Sound Systems • Lotions
303-444-7600
Appointments are recommended & preferred
30th St. &Walnut • Boulder, CO • www.tanstogo.com
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Best Place to Shop with $20
in Your Pocket
Best Recycled Goods/Thrift Store
CoNtemporary,
retro
and vintage
clothing
for men and
women,
cowboy
boots,
free jukebox
and dance
floor.
B BO OU UL L D D E E R R ’ ’ S S
B BE E S ST T I I N N
124 2nd Avenue / Old Town Niwot
303.652.4144
Tues-Sat. 10-6 Sun 12-5
www.rockinrobins.net
Rockin’ Robin
really
ROCKS!!
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BEST BICYCLE SHOP
UNIVERSITY BICYCLES
839 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.4196 • http://ubikes.com/index.cfm
Opened in 1985, University Bicycles is the area’s oldest and most-loved bicycle shop. And the foundation
of this success is, and always has been, great customer service. “We just try to take each customer one at a
time and give them the best service they’ve ever had in a bike shop,” says sales manager Evan Hampton.
University Bicycles sells a large variety of cruisers, mountain and road bikes and every bike purchase
includes a lifetime of free adjustments while you wait – an invaluable perk. You can also find all the
accessories you need to enjoy cycling – helmets, jerseys, sunglasses, shoes, racks – as well as bike rental at
University Bicycles.
RUNNER UP: FULL CYCLE
1211 13th St., Boulder • 303.440.7771
1795 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.440.1002
www.fullcyclebikes.com
BEST BOOKSTORE BOULDER BOOK STORE
1107 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.447.2074 • www.boulderbookstore.com
Year after year, Boulder Book Store dominates the Best Bookstore category. “We offer
something different,” says Elena McAnespie, marketing and promotions manager at
the store. “We host author events, we provide an atmosphere where people can meet
and share ideas, we’re located in historic downtown Boulder and we have a great staff
– all these things make Boulder Book Store a special place.” Established in 1973,
Boulder Book Store is a locally owned, independent business with a broad selection of
reading materials and a solid place in this community’s hearts and minds.
RUNNER UP: BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS
2915 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.442.1665 • www.bn.com
BEST ART SUPPLY & HOBBY STORE
MICHAELS
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.494.2008
410 Marshall Road, Superior • 720.304.3224
205 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont • 720.494.2673
www.michaels.com
Now with three locations in Boulder County, Michaels is your even-more-
convenient, one-stop shop for all types of art and craft supplies. “We carry
everything from fine art supplies like acrylic, oil and watercolor paints to googly
eyes and felt for kids,” says Alison Kelly, a department manager at the Boulder
store. Michaels also sells home décor, scrapbooking materials, beads, paper crafts,
frames, dried flowers, yarn and needlework supplies and more. Plus, the prices are
reasonable. Crafters and artists can indulge their hobbies without the guilt of
breaking their budgets.
RUNNER UP: ART HARDWARE
1135 Broadway, Boulder • 303.444.3063 • www.arthardware.com
BEST BEDDING/
MATTRESS STORE
VERLO MATTRESS
FACTORY STORES
3080 Valmont Road, Boulder
303.447.1154 • www.verlo.com
There’s no need to count sheep when
you’re lying on top of a Verlo mattress.
That’s because every Verlo mattress is
virtually custom-fit to its owner. “We’re
a factory,” explains Dick Summerfield,
owner of Boulder’s store. “That means
we make the mattresses right here in
Boulder. If a customer finds his or her
mattress to be too soft or too firm, we
can tear it open and adjust it.” Being a
factory also means that Verlo can sell
higher-quality mattresses for less than
its competitors because customers pay
factory-direct prices. “Our ultimate
goal is to give people a good night’s
sleep,” says Summerfield. And Verlo
has been doing just that for almost
20 years.
RUNNER UP:
DENVER MATTRESS
1945 28th St., Boulder
303.413.1314
2102 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont
303.774.1150
furniturerow.com/denvermattress
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
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BEST CAMERA SHOP MIKE’S CAMERA
2500 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.443.1715 • www.mikescamera.com
Smile, Mike’s Camera! You’ve just been named Boulder County’s best camera
shop. Why? Because customers understand that Mike’s Camera knows
photography inside and out. Since 1967, your awesome imaging shop has
been providing professional and amateur photographers alike with the best
tools and knowledge necessary to capture the most moving moments of their
lives. Plus, in addition to photo and video cameras, you carry picture-taking
accessories (for both film and digital cameras), a full line of photo processing
services, classes, workshops and contests. Thanks for the memories!
RUNNER UP: WOLF CAMERA
2520 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.544.9845 • www.wolfcamera.com
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
GRANDRABBIT’STOY SHOPPE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.0780
300 Center Drive, Suite C, Superior, 303.499.0780
www.grtoys.com
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe is a magical store chock-full of stuffed animals,
games and toys for infants to 12-year-old children. “Kids love to come and
play here, and parents love the fact that we have great customer service,”
says Kathi Patrick, the shop’s bookkeeper. “We’re always willing to find and
special order items, and the staff has good knowledge of developmentally
appropriate toys.” And listen up, boys and girls and the parents who love
them – Grandrabbit’s has great news: In October, the remodeling project
that will add 2,000 square feet to Boulder’s store will be completed. That
means even more inventory and more room to play!
RUNNER UP: PLAYFAIRTOYS
1690 28th St., Boulder • 303. 444-7502
Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont • 303.678.1852
www.playfairtoys.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
Thank you
for your support
from all of us at
Whole
Pets!
Boulder’s Premier Place
for Pets and People
Whole Pets
Whole Pets
2835 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
www.whole-pets.com • 303-444-4733
A Fresh Approach
To A Memorable Event
A Fresh Approach
To A Memorable Event
Thank You Boulder
For Another Great Year!
Event Centers & Catering Services
www.aspiceoflife.com
303-443-4049
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BEST EYE CARE STORE
ASPEN EYEWEAR
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.447.0210 • www.aspeneyewear.com
A local favorite since opening in 1986, Aspen Eyewear is a third-generation, family-
owned and operated business. “People get a sense of family when they walk in the door
with the employees,” says certified optician and owner’s daughter Jennifer Ebner. “But
they also feel like family just being a customer.” That’s because everyone at Aspen
Eyewear goes out of his or her way to provide excellent service. Optometrists are available
for convenient, professional eye exams. Prescriptions are filled in house at the only
custom lens-finishing lab in Boulder. The friendly staff will spend as much time as you
like helping select frames and ensuring a proper fit. And should your glasses ever need
some TLC down the road, the master optician is a repair wizard. All this, plus
competitive pricing, makes Aspen Eyewear a standout year after year.
RUNNER UP: ENVISION BOULDER
1230 Spruce St., Boulder • 303.939.8021 • www.envisionboulder.com
BEST SHOE STORE
PEDESTRIAN SHOPS
1425 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.5260
2525 Arapahoe Ave. (The Village), Boulder • 303.449.7440
www.comfortableshoes.com
For 36 years, owner Richard Polk has built his business around building relationships.
The relationship between Pedestrian Shops and the community, which results in hundreds
of shoes being donated to those in need every year; the relationship between staff and
customers, which results in phenomenal customer service; and the relationship between
happy feet and overall happiness, which results in a selection of the world’s most
comfortable shoes. Pedestrian is home to Dansko and Crocs, Teva and Merrell, Keen and
Born, and many, many more. But the most rewarding relationships for Polk have been on
a more personal level. “My adult daughter has returned from college and is working with
me. It’s wonderful,” says Polk. “I have a 15-year-old in high school as well. Sometimes I’ll
walk in on the weekend and see both of them working together. It’s good stuff for me.”
RUNNER UP: FROLIC SHOES FOR HER
2043 Broadway, Boulder • 303.413.1470
BEST CELL PHONE/WIRELESS OUTFITTER
VERIZONWIRELESS
1650 28th St., Boulder • 720.406.5234
2600 Pearl St. (inside Circuit City), Boulder • 303.413.9464
1067 S. Hover Road, Longmont • 303.772.0043
www.verizonwireless.com
Once again, Verizon
Wireless was named
Boulder County’s
preferred cell phone
outfitter. “We’re very
appreciative to be
recognized once again
with the Boulder County
Gold Award,” says
Verizon media manager
Bob Kelley. “We see the
award as a direct
reflection of the
substantial $5 billion
investment that we make
each year in our wireless
network. But year-in and
year-out, customers
know that they can
count on our network
reliability. And we take that trust very seriously.” Verizon boasts America’s most reliable wireless
network, serving nearly 55 million customers nationwide.
RUNNER UP: T-MOBILE
1590 28th St., Boulder • 720.406.0040 | 1830 Main St., Longmont • 303.702.0161
www.tmobile.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST PLACETO BUYWINDOWTREATMENTS
INNOVATIVE OPENINGS
1672 30th St., Boulder • 303.449.6465
637 S. Pierce Ave., Louisville • 303.665.1305
www.innovativeopenings.com
With more than 25 years of know-how and the industry awards to prove it, the folks at
Innovative Openings are the ones to go to whether you’re looking for a whole new look or
are in need of some repairs. Solar screens, custom draperies, blinds, awnings, shutters and
shades – Innovative Openings has them all and will see you through the entire process
from free measuring and design to installation. Placing a huge emphasis on customer
satisfaction, the professional installers at Innovative Openings aren’t contract laborers,
ensuring the focus is trained solely on the job at hand.
RUNNER UP: CLOTH CONSTRUCTIONS
2087 30th St., Boulder • 303.449.2102
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TOP 10 WINNERS
The following Boulder County Gold
winners received the most overall votes
in this year’s People’s Choice Awards.
Congratulations to the Best of the Best!
1 McGuckin Hardware
2 Whole Foods
3 Boulder Bookstore
4 Mike’s Camera
5 Glacier Home Made Ice Cream
6 Puddle Car Wash
7 Sturtz & Copeland
8 Liquor Mart
9 Moe’s Broadway Bagel
10 Carelli’s
Thank You
Boulder
For Your
Support!
1083 14th St. • On the Hill
303. 449. 9990
3117 28th St. • In the Tebo Plaza
303. 449. 2229
Catering, Del ivery
& Private Parti es
Applies to Champion Patio Rooms
& Vinyl Replacement Windows
Visit our Factory Showroom
5850 Byrd Drive • Loveland
Free In-Home Consultations
303-499-7800 • 877-221-0770
www.championwindow.com
Evening & Weekend Appts. Available
Showroom Open 7 Days
Thank You Boulder for Choosing Us
Exclusively at Champion
Special Thanks to our 1,000’s of
Customers in the Boulder Area.
“A very professional job done on our
home. All the workers were very cour-
teous and neat. Our home looks so
nice; just like brand new. We would
highly recommend Champion any time.”
Dale Saylors - Boulder County
“Great addition to our home! We get
many compliments. We love the room
and all of the windows.”
Cindi Lindsey - Longmont
Call for a FREE Estimate (303) 499-7800
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BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE
FLOORCRAFTERS
1501 Lee Hill Road, Unit 1, Boulder • 303.449.3084
There’s nothing quite like wood floors. Carpet, tile and vinyl can’t come close
to the durability, craftsmanship and visual appeal of hardwood. FloorCrafters
can make it work for your house. For the past 19 years, the family-owned
company has specialized in furnishing, installing, sanding and finishing
hardwood floors. Owners Sheri and Clarence Harrison are passionate about
their business and our community. They bring a positive attitude to
everything they do, from answering customer questions about investing in
hardwood floors to running trails throughout Boulder County. And that
attitude has clearly rubbed off on their highly trained, amiable staff. Cherry
to maple, oak to pine, walnut to beech, high-end to laminate and beyond,
FloorCrafters will help you find the right floor for the right price.
RUNNER UP: ATLAS FLOORING
4920 North 28th St., Boulder • 303.442.3221
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST COMPUTER
STORE
COMP USA
1740 30th St., Boulder
303.998.1108
www.compusa.com
Looking for a laptop computer,
personal finance software, an LCD
monitor or a scanner? CompUSA
has it. Looking for an iPod, a digital
camera or Xbox? CompUSA has it.
Looking for Word, Excel or Outlook
training? CompUSA has it. Looking
for flatware, pajamas or a bicycle?
Well, CompUSA doesn’t stock those
items, but you get the point:
CompUSA is the place to go for all the technology and technology
products and services you could ever want. And besides its great products,
this store also offers great prices and customer service – reason alone to be
voted Boulder County’s best.
RUNNER UP: CIRCUIT CITY
2600 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.413.9464 • www.circuitcity.com
Boulder’s Cycling Hub
1795 Pearl St. • 303.440.1002
1211 13th St. • 303.440.7771
w w w . f u l l c y c l e b i k e s . c o m
We flip for our customers!
We flip for our customers!
303.447.8700
THE QUALITY YOU EXPECT
THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE
• Full Service Dry Cleaning,
Laundry &Alteration
• Environmentally Safe
GreenEarth Cleaning
• Friendly &Knowledgeable Staff
• Five Convenient Locations
• Free Pick-Up &Delivery Service
• Boulder’s Finest Since 1921
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BEST GAME STORE
IT’SYOUR MOVE
1219 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.938.9225
www.itsyourmovegames.net
It’s Your Move carries a dizzying number
of playthings: traditional favorites like
chess and backgammon, board games,
collectable miniatures and cards, puzzles,
role-playing games, juggling and magic
supplies, electronic games and other
novelties. It can be a bit daunting without
guidance. And this is what makes It’s Your
Move the best of the best – its people.
“We have employees who play games and
who enjoy being around and with games,”
says manager Chris Lancaster. “We like
what we do. We like what we sell.” The
employees at It’s Your Move don’t just
know general information about the
games, they’ve actually played many of the
ones they have in stock, and can speak
from experience. This allows employees to recommend games that are similar to favorites of customers or to pass on enthusiasm
about new products.
RUNNER UP: EB GAMES
2760 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 303.440.1282
545 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.666.7192
502 Center Drive, Superior • 720.304.3881
1250 South Hover Road, Longmont • 303.682.1930
www.ebgames.com
BEST GIFT SHOP PAPER DOLL
1141 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.1661
You only need step through the doorway to understand why Paper Doll’s slogan is “It’s all about experience.” Delightful
aromas whirl through the air. Lively music plays in the background at just the right volume. Product displays are artful,
whimsical and eye-catching. Each
detail of your trip through the store
has been carefully considered. No
wonder it’s such fun to shop at Paper
Doll. “We hope that a great shopping
experience translates into a wonderful
gift-giving experience when people
leave the store,” says owner Troy
Rivington. And it will. Paper Doll is
home to a fabulous, eclectic array of
wares. From accessories to stationery,
wrapping paper to jewelry, toys to
house decorations, you’ll find
something for everyone on your gift
list. And while you’re at it, don’t
forget to pick up a little something
for yourself.
RUNNER UP:
JACQUE MICHELLE
2670 Broadway, Boulder
303.786.7628
BESTTREE NURSERY THETREE FARM
11865 Mineral Road (Hwy 52), Longmont • 303.652.2961 • www.thetreefarmlongmont.com
The Tree Farm’s 35 acres of land are covered in possibility. Flowering, fruit, shade, evergreen – there are literally thousands of trees, shrubs
and perennials from which to choose. And happily, there are more than 60 knowledgeable nursery professionals on staff to help you make
your selections. “Everybody says this,” laughs manager Mike Gittleson. “But what makes us different is quality, selection and service. Here
it’s true.” Locally owned since 1980, The Tree Farm is stocked with our harsh climate in mind. Staff members don’t want you to buy just
any plant. They want to help you find the perfect plant for a specific spot in your yard. They want your landscape to thrive. And if you
need a little extra service, just ask. The friendly folks at The Tree Farm can help with landscape design, delivery and installation.
RUNNER UP: CREEKSIDETREE NURSERY
3283 North 61st St., Boulder • 303.668.7647 • www.creeksideboulder.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST GROCERY STORE
& BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
2905 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.545.6611
www.wholefoods.com
Yes, the selection is incredible. The flavors can’t be beat. The
quality surpasses every expectation. The bakery, the cheese, the
bulk foods, the cornucopia of organics, the essential oils and
vitamins, the ready-made dinners, the olive bar, the sushi, the
fresh meat, seafood and produce ... it boggles the mind. But
when you ask associate store team leader Bruce Green what sets
Whole Foods apart, he’s quick to tell you it’s the people. “It all
ends up with our team members and our commitment to
hiring the best people available,” he says. “We invest a lot in
training, and we empower them to be excellent and take care of
our customers.” You’ve noticed it, too, right? That time you
were looking for quinoa flour or the perfect cheese to
accompany your basil-infused crackers? It was easy to find
someone to help, and they were happy to do it. They were
really quite happy, as it turns out. Whole Foods Market was
named No. 15 on Fortune magazine’s annual list of the 100
Best Companies to Work For this year. It’s been on the list
since the store’s inception nine years ago. Remarkable customer
service makes for a very pleasant shopping experience. And
although it can’t be proven scientifically, we happen to believe
it makes everything taste better, too.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST GROCERY STORE:
KING SOOPERS
3600Table Mesa Drive, Boulder • 303.499.4004
6550 Lookout Road, Boulder • 303.530.1020
1650 30th St., Boulder • 303.443.9622
480 North Highway 287, Lafayette • 303.604.3060
1375 South Boulder Road, Louisville • 303.673.1800
1611 Pace St., Longmont • 303.776.7570
2255 North Main St., Longmont • 303.772.7950
995 South Hover Road, Longmont • 303.702.0099
www.kingsoopers.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE:
VITAMIN COTTAGE
2355 30th St., Boulder • 303.402.1400
1739 N. Main St., Longmont • 303.684.8200
100West South Boulder Road, Lafayette • 303.926.1600
www.vitamincottage.com
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BEST HARDWARE STORE
McGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1822 • www.mcguckin.com
Randy Dilkes is amazed by how much stuff McGuckin Hardware can
cram on its shelves. He knows first-hand. He’s the store manager and has
been in a green vest for 29 years. “I remember when McGuckin was just a
little store,” he says. More than 60,000 square feet of sales floor, 200,000
items and 51 years later, this locally owned, family business remains true
to its roots. When you walk through the door, you’ll be greeted by
friendly, knowledgeable folks who will help you find what you need –
from nuts and bolts to ceiling fans to dog food to electric bikes. “We’ve
always had a great reputation,” remarks Dilkes. “People say we have the
best customer service they’ve ever seen. And they are in awe of the
selection.” So when you find yourself in need of that little thingamajig, get
yourself to 2525 Arapahoe Ave. “We stock those things just because that’s
what we do,” says Dilkes. “We’re McGuckin.”
RUNNER UP: HOME DEPOT
1600 29th St., Boulder • 303.449.4221
1200 Dillon Road, Louisville • 303.661.9600
393 South Hover Road, Longmont • 720.494.0319
www.homedepot.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST RUNNING STORE
BOULDER RUNNING COMPANY
2775 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.786.9255 • www.boulderrunningcompany.com
Boulder is the place to go for world-class athletes interested in a rigorous
training ground. It would only stand to reason we’d have the best gear,
too. Boulder Running Company’s staff will take the time to analyze your
gait on the video monitor as you use the treadmill to ensure you’re putting
your tootsies into the perfect shoe. They’ll help you find the right apparel
for whatever conditions you’re running in and make sure you’ve got
sunglasses that don’t jump off your face, or whatever other kind of
accessories for which you’re in need. With the 4-1-1 on upcoming races,
athletes, physicians, training tips, injury prevention and more, let the staff
at Boulder Running Company get you on the right track.
RUNNER UP: FLEET FEET
2624 Broadway, Boulder • 303.939.8000 • www.fleetfeetboulder.com
East 4760 Baseline 303-499-4760
North 3133 28th St., Boulder 303-440-6542
The Hill 1350 College Ave 303-442-4400
Opening Fall 2006
1749 N. Main St., Longmont
w w w . g l a c i e r i c e c r e a m . c o m
Thanks Boulder. We Love You!
Boarding
Grooming
Doggie Play Care
cottonwoodkennels.com
303.442.2602 • 7275 Valmont Rd., Boulder
Thank You!!!
for voting us best again
Doggie Play Care starting at $15.00/day!
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BEST HOUSEWARES & KITCHEN GOODS STORE
PEPPERCORN
1235 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.5847 • www.peppercorn.com
The products at Peppercorn are all
about turning your house into a
home. They are imbued with beautiful
colors, luxurious textures and rich
aromas. Every item – from appliances
to formal dinnerware, table linens to
bed sheets, cookbooks to coffee –
reveals the store’s unique knack for
considering form as well as function.
You just won’t find that special martini
glass, copper pot, china pattern or
table decoration anywhere else. And
you won’t want to: Peppercorn feels
like home. The 12,000-square-foot
space is broken into inviting vignettes,
lively displays of merchandise that
tickle the fancy and spark the
imagination. It’s the perfect place to
find a gift, fill a hole in your collection
or just browse and daydream. “We are
pleased to offer a unique selection of
products,” says assistant to the owner
Janice Manville. And we are pleased to
shop at Peppercorn.
RUNNER UP: McGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1822 • www.mcguckin.com
BEST IMPORTED GOODS STORE
COST PLUS WORLD MARKET
1685 28th St., Boulder • 303.938.0757 • www.costplus.com
You might venture out
to an imported goods
store looking for a
change of pace. But the
amazing selection and
prices at Cost Plus
World Market are
going to make you a
regular, mark our
words. “We offer an
exciting variety of
products in a fun and
friendly shopping
environment,” says
general manager Carley Williams. And it is fun. Lounge on a sofa from New Delhi. Model
glass beads from Indonesia. Get your rhythm on with Mexican maracas and Chinese drums.
Wrap yourself in Turkish cotton. Toast your health with Spanish stemware. Cost Plus World
Market has everything you need to furnish your place with international flair, as well as
scrumptious specialty foods to fill your belly. It’s a fanciful global journey, and one you can
well afford to take home with you.
RUNNERS UP (TIE):
INDOCHINE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.444.7734
1779 Valtec Lane, Boulder • 720.565.8262
www.homeimport.com
CHINA COAST
1930 Central Ave., Boulder • 720.406.1628 • www.china-coast.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
THANKS, BOULDER FOR
YOUR SUPPORT!
www.clothconstructions.com
2087 30th Street • Boulder, CO • 303.449.2102
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BEST PET STORE/BAKERY/DELI
& BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE
DELI P.C.’S PANTRY FOR DOGS AND CATS
2600 30th St., Boulder • 303.245.9909 • www.pcs-pantry.com
With so many dog and cat lovers here in Boulder County, it’s hard to believe there was a time before P.C.’s Pantry.
Featuring an almost ridiculous array of leashes, collars, toys, beds, books and more, the shop in the old Steelyards
building on 30th Street really specializes in food. Sure, they have tons of healthy bagged and canned food, but with
freshly baked, wild concoctions like liver loaves and salmon cookies laid out in the display cases, it’s almost guaranteed
your dog will pout if you don’t bring him in with you. If you don’t have a pet, the lively and welcoming store is a good
place to find one – check out the listings of little buddies that need a home and stock up on the necessities in one shot.
RUNNER UP FOR BEST PET STORE/BAKERY/DELI: WHOLE PETS
2835 Pearl St., Suite B, Boulder • 303.444.4733 • www.whole-pets.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE: McGUCKIN HARDWARE
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.443.1822 • www.mcguckin.com
BEST RECORD/CD STORE
BART’S CD CELLAR & RECORD SHOP
1015 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.447.8150
www.bartscdcellar.com
Bart’s CD Cellar & Record Shop isn’t just a place to get music – it’s
an institution in Boulder. Built for and by music purists, Bart’s staff
can find you the new Paris Hilton CD, but they can also
recommend a zillion other artists more worthy of your hard-earned
cash. Take a seat at the diner and listen before you buy, wander
over to the massive vinyl collection or peruse the endless new and
used selection – it’s impossible to go into Bart’s and not find
something you have to have. If you’re lucky, you might even catch
an in-store performance.
RUNNER UP: ALBUMS ONTHE HILL
1128 13th St., Boulder • 303.447.0159
www.albumsonthehill.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BEST JEWELRY STORE
& BEST COMPANY/STORETHAT
GIVES BACKTOTHE COMMUNITY
HURDLES JEWELRY
1402 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.443.1084 • www.hurdlesjewelry.com
“If anybody walks through the front door, we should be able to handle any
request that they have,” explains third-generation owner Keith Hurdle. After
almost 60 years in business on the Pearl Street Mall (making them the oldest
retailer on the Mall without a name change), the commitment to customer
service at Hurdles Jewelry has stood the test of time. “We can either find the
product they’re looking for, make the product they’re looking for or refer them
to someone who carries it.” With three in-house designers, the store offers
full-blown custom work, so bring your design in and let their professionals
hop to it. Of course, the customer service at Hurdles extends far beyond those
seeking jewelry. With on-going donations of time, money and expertise
bestowed upon the community, Hurdles has made a name for itself with
non-profit organizations such as the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. “I
try not to say no to anybody who’s local. I don’t care if it’s a school event, Boy
Scouts, whoever.” For Keith Hurdle, it boils down to treating people right.
“It’s a time in people’s lives where they’re trying to do something nice for
somebody else and I think they should be treated accordingly.”
RUNNER UP FOR BEST JEWELRY STORE:
WALTERS & HOGSETT FINE JEWELERS
2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder • 303.449.2626
www.waltersandhogsett.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST COMPANY/STORETHAT GIVES BACK
TOTHE COMMUNITY: NIWOT MARKET
7980 Niwot Road, Niwot • 303.652.0919 • www.niwotmarket.com
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SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
BESTWOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE & BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STORE
& BEST PLACETO SHOPWITH ONLY $20 INYOUR POCKET
ROCKIN’ ROBIN’S: RETRO AND RESALE
136 2nd Ave., Niwot • 303.652.4144 • www.rockinrobins.net
You’re probably going to want more than $20 with you when you wander into Rockin’ Robin’s: Retro and Resale shop, but
you really can quiet the shopping bug with less. Or bring in your castaways for trade or cash and let someone else have a go
in them. While the store predominantly carries women’s fashions, there’s plenty to look at for the menfolk, too. From cowboy
boots to prom dresses, the little store with big sound is sure to have something essential to your closet. Try on your selections
and then shimmy up to the lighted dance floor next to the jukebox and shake it in front of the mirror – you’re not wearing
these clothes in a dressing room anyway, right?
RUNNER UP FOR BESTWOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE: WEEKENDS
1200 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.4231 • www.weekendsboulder.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STORE: SAVERS
695 S. Broadway, Boulder • 303.499.6979 • www.savers.com
RUNNER UP FOR BEST PLACETO SHOPWITH ONLY $20 INYOUR POCKET: TARGET
2800 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.449.3400 | 551 S. Hover Road, Longmont • 303.684.0701 | 400 Marshall Road, Superior • 303.209.0106 | www.target.com
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE WEEKENDS
1200 Pearl St., Boulder • 303.444.4231 • www.weekendsboulder.com
It’s hard to put your finger on Boulder County style. We want to be fashion-forward, but definitely not fashion-fussy. Dressed, not dressy. For the
discriminating man, this means one thing: Weekends. A local favorite for 17 years, Weekends houses a collection that merges European and American
design, creating a look that can only be described as Boulder. Labels such as Cole Haan, Zegna Sport, Ibiza and Tommy Bahama line the shelves.
Customers flock to the finely crafted American and Italian leather jackets. And at the back, Weekends’ Denim Store holds a contemporary assortment of
fashion from up-and-coming designers. With simple lines, striking colors and delicious details, Weekends clothing puts the cool in men’s casual cool.
RUNNER UP: THE REGIMENT SHOPS OF COLORADO
2425 Canyon Blvd., #F, Boulder • 303.443.2713 • www.theregimentshops.com
Boulder’s Choice for Hardwood Flooring 303.449.3084
Thank You
Boulder County
For A
Great Year
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BESTVIDEO STORE VIDEO STATION
1661 28th St., Boulder • 303.440.4448 • www.thevideostation.com
Boasting more than 50,000 titles, it’s no surprise The Video Station has
Colorado’s largest video rental catalogue. And lucky us, it’s right here in
Boulder County. Never you mind about new releases – The Video Station has
them all. But even if you’re looking for an old silent film, the latest from a
little-known foreign director or even something out of print, you’re set. Movie
aficionados can literally spend hours perusing the selection while your Average
Sally Moviegoer can find what she wants and be on her way in minutes.
Hiring only the most knowledgeable filmies, The Video Station is famous for
its Staff Picks, which you can check out in the store or on the Web site.
RUNNER UP: BLOCKBUSTER
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder • 303.494.8419
2400 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder • 303.413.0952
3135 28th St., Boulder • 303.413.0750
1610 Pace St., Longmont • 303.772.0653
965 Hover St., Longmont • 303.651.1293
1751 North Hover Road, Longmont • 303.651.1343
976 Dillon Road, Louisville • 720.890.7828
1335 South Boulder Road, Louisville • 303.665.0550
3333 Arapahoe Ave., Erie • 303.926.4200
1691 East Coalton Road, Superior • 303.554.1300
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS
653 S. Broadway, Boulder • 303.499.2011 • www.playitagainsports.com
Decided it’s time to trade up to better golf clubs? Or maybe you’ve given up
hockey and you’ve chosen lacrosse as your new favorite sport? Any way you
slice it, Play It Again Sports is your go-to store for sports equipment.
Featuring a fabulous selection of new and used equipment, the shop can work
with you on off-loading your old gear and getting into some new stuff. Just
bring in your used equipment and turn it in for consignment, trade or cash.
Most used gear is purchased from customers on a seasonal basis, however,
they’re always looking for baseball gloves and snowshoes. So check your
garage for baseball gloves and trade them in for credit towards a snowboard!
RUNNER UP: REI
1789 28th St., Boulder • 303.583.9970 • www.rei.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
3 a.m.?
We’re awake.
So you do your best work in the wee hours. It’s all the same to us.
You can shop online seven days a week, 24 hours a day at DailyCamera.com.
We’re talking cars, houses, merchandise ...
whatever your little heart (or caffeinated bloodstream) desires.
Open all night. DailyCamera.com
ANTICA ROMA
Trattoria e Bar
1308 Pearl Street
•
303.449.1787
A BOULDER FAVORITE SINCE 1991
For over 15 years Elvira and Silvano DeLuca have been offering
Boulder diners the finest cuisine and culture of old Rome.
Everything from the outdoor fountains to the pasta with fresh
seafood combine to make a night out at Antica Roma one of the
most intimate and memorable experiences in Boulder.
Dinner is served from 5:00pm daily. Please join us for our Happy Hour
from 3:00 - 6:30pm featuring our award-winning tapas menu
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BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE REI
1789 28th St., Boulder • 303.583.9970 • www.rei.com/stores/boulder
Boulder County’s large contingent of thrill-seekers don’t just love all the high-end gear REI
has to offer – the REI Adventure Weekend Getaways are also a big draw. Packages range
from short weekend hikes in Tahoe for the whole family to eight days in Acadia National
Park biking, canoeing and kayaking for the multi-taskers out there. Not enough adventure
for you? Not to worry, REI can send you on an African safari or out on an icebreaker in
the Antarctic. Before you go, of course, you’ll need to get outfitted with everything from
mosquito nets to hand-warmers, and REI is the place to go. REI also hosts clinics to get
you back in prime shape and local events to get you started.
RUNNER UP: NEPTUNE MOUNTAINEERING
633-A South Broadway, Boulder • 303.499.8866 • www.neptunemountaineering.com
BEST PLACETO BUY WINDOWS HOME DEPOT
1600 29th St., Boulder • 303.449.4221
1200 Dillon Road, Louisville • 303.661.9600
393 S. Hover Road, Longmont • 720.494.0319
www.homedepot.com
With more than 2,000 sizes and styles of windows for both single-home owners or contractors,
Home Depot is the place to go for windows. Get tips on how to install them yourself in one of the
many weekly classes Home Depot offers, or find someone to install them for you through their
network of professionals. Not sure if you want casement or picture windows? Can’t decide between
custom-made premium vinyl or wood? Head on into the store and take a look at them up close
with a friendly employee who can help you get the look you’re going for at a price you can afford.
RUNNERS UP (TIE):
CHAMPIONWINDOWS, SIDING AND PATIO ROOMS
www.championwindow.com • 877.221.0770 or 888.528.4455
SOLARGLASS WINDOWAND DOOR
7123 Arapahoe Road, Boulder • 303.442.4277 • www.solarglass.com
SHOPPER’ S PARADI SE
Open EVERYDAY at 7am
Independent Locally Owned Bakery/Cafe
2644 North Broadway
•
Boulder
•
303-444-5667
PLEASE VISIT BREADWORKS NEWLY EXPANDED CAFE
Our Menu Features:
Full Line of Breakfast Pastries & Desserts
Wood-Burning Pizza Oven - Homemade Soups - Large & Small Salads
Grilled or Cold Sandwiches - Authentic Freshly Spun Gelato & Sorbet
New Breakfast Selections including Frittatas, Roulades & BREADWORKS Own Oatmeal (until 11am)
Over 40 Varieties of Hearth-Baked Artisan Breads & Rolls
Everything baked fresh on-site everyday
2001
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EATS, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Bagel: Moe’s Broadway Bagel
RU: Einstein Bros.
Best Bakery: Breadworks Cafe
RU: Spruce Confections
Best Bar: Rhumba
RU: The Foundry
Best Barbecue: KT’s Barbecue
RU: Thunderbird Burgers
Best Burrito: Illegal Pete’s
RU: Chipotle
Best Caterer: A Spice of Life
RU: Thunderbird Burgers
Best Chinese Restaurant: Orchid Pavilion
RU: Golden Lotus
Best Coffeehouse: Vic’s
RU: Starbucks
Best Deli: Salvaggio’s Italian Delicatessen
RU: Deli Zone
Best Hamburger: Tom’s Tavern
RU: Thunderbird Burgers
Best Happy Hour AND Best Outdoor Dining AND Best Appetizers
AND Best After-Work Gathering Spot: The Mediterranean (The Med)
RU for Best Happy Hour: Boulder Café
RU for Best Outdoor Dining: Trattoria
RU for Best Appetizers: Nissi’s Bistro and Music Venue
RU for Best After-Work Gathering Spot: Mountain Sun/Southern Sun
Best Ice Cream/FrozenYogurt AND Best Dessert: Glacier Home Made Ice Cream
RU for Best Ice Cream/FrozenYogurt: Cold Stone Creamery
RU for Best Dessert: Cheesecake Factory
Best Indian Restaurant: Taj Indian Cuisine
RU: Tandoori Grill
Best Italian Restaurant AND Best Place for a Romantic Dinner: Carelli’s
RU for Best Italian Restaurant: Laudisio
RU for Best Place for a Romantic Dinner: Flagstaff House Restaurant
Best Late-Night Restaurant (THREE-WAYTIE):
Pearl Street Pub | Cosmo’s Pizza | Denny’s
Runners Up (TIE): Old Chicago | Illegal Pete’s
Best Margarita: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
RU: Zolo Grill
Best Mexican Restaurant: Juanita’s Mexican Food
RU: Efrain’s Mexican
Best New Restaurant: Aji Latin American Restaurant
RU: Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen
Best Pizza: Abo’s Pizza
RU: Proto’s Pizza
Best Salad: Whole Foods Market
RU: The Mediterranean (The Med)
Best Seafood Restaurant: Jax Fish House
RU: Dolan’s Restaurant
Best Smoothie: Jamba Juice
RU: Glacier Home Made Ice Cream
Best Sushi: Hapa Sushi
RU: Sushi Zanmai
Best Take-Out Food: Siamese Plate on the Go
RU (TIE): Noodles & Co. | Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen
Best Thai Restaurant: KhowThai Café
RU: Siamese Plate
Best Vegetarian Restaurant: Sunflower
RU: The Leaf
Best Vietnamese Restaurant: Chez Thuy
RU: Kim’s to Go
Best Gunbarrel/Niwot Restaurant: Le Chantecler
RU: Café Blue
Best Place to Hear Live Music AND Best Lafayette/Louisville/Superior/Erie Restaurant:
Nissi’s Bistro and Music Venue
RU for Best Lafayette/Louisville/Superior/Erie Restaurant: Efrain’s Mexican
RU for Best Place to Hear Live Music: FoxTheatre
Best Longmont/Lyons Restaurant: Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brewery
RU: The Pumphouse Restaurant & Brewery
Best Breakfast AND Best Brunch: Lucile’s Creole Cafe
RU for Best Breakfast: Walnut Café
RU for Best Brunch: Boulder Broker Inn
Best Restaurant Service AND Best Restaurant With a View: Flagstaff House Restaurant
RU for Best Restaurant Service: Frasca
RU for Best Restaurant With a View: Chautauqua Dining Hall
Best Restaurant to Bring Kids: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
RU: Mountain Sun / Southern Sun
Best Theater Performance: Boulder Dinner Theatre
RU: Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Best Boulder County Event: Boulder Creek Festival
RU: Bolder Boulder
SERVICES, FACES & PLACES
Best AC/Heating Service: Precision Plumbing Heating & Cooling
RU: Meyers Heating & Air Conditioning
Best Auto Dealer AND Best Auto Repair Shop/Service Department: Flatirons Subaru Acura
RU for Best Auto Dealer: Fisher Chevrolet Honda Pontaic
RU for Best Auto Repair Shop/Service Dept.: Hoshi Motors
Best Oil Change: Grease Monkey
RU: Jiffy Lube
Best Car Wash: PuddleTouch-Free Car Wash
RU: Black Diamond
Best Carpet Cleaning Service: Nesheim Cleaning Services, Inc.
RU: Chem-Dry
Best Child Care Center: YWCA - Children’s Alley
RU: Boulder Day Nursery
Best Financial Institution: Elevations Credit Union
RU: Wells Fargo
Best Dry Cleaner/Laundromat: Art Cleaners
RU: John’s Cleaners
Best Dentist: Dr. Ted Kawulok, Whole Family Dentistry
RU: Dr. William Brachvogel
Best Golf Course: Indian Peaks Golf Course
RU: Flatirons Golf Course
Best Place toWork Out: Rallysport Health and Fitness Club
RU: YMCA
Best Climbing Gym: The Spot Bouldering Gym
RU: Boulder Rock Club
Best Hair Salon: FinishingTouch Salon & Day Spa
RU: Salon Salon
Best Karate/Martial Arts Studio: Tran’s Martial Arts and Fitness Center
RU: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Best Lasik/Laser Eye Facility/Surgeon: InSight LASIK
RU: Beyer Laser Center
Best Medical Facility AND Best Local Employer: Boulder Community Hospital
RU for Best Medical Facility: Boulder Medical Center
RU for Best Local Employer: InSight LASIK
Best Moving Company: Boulder ValleyTransfer
RU: Taylor Moving
Best Pet Boarding Service: Cottonwood Kennels
RU: Dog City
Best Pet Grooming Service: The Hydrant
RU: Cottonwood Kennels
Best Veterinarian: Alpine Hospital for Animals
RU: Dr. Dodge - Jasper Animal Clinic
Best Place for Worship: First Presbyterian Church of Boulder
RU: Unity of Boulder
Best Real Estate Agent: Dave Fish (RE/MAX of Boulder)
RU: Duanne Duggan (RE/MAX of Boulder)
Best Real Estate Company/Office: RE/MAX of Boulder
RU: Wright-Kingdom, Inc.
Best Retirement/Alternative or Elder Care/Assisted Living Facility: The Academy
RU: Frasier Meadows
Best Boulder County School AND Best High School Sports Team: Boulder H.S.
RU for Best Boulder County School AND Best High School SportsTeam: Fairview H.S.
Best Teacher: Jolie Kasynski, Heatherwood Elementary
RU (TIE):
Monica Augustine, Wildflower School of Voice
Ken Lowe, Monarch High School
Best Spa: Essentiels Spa
RU: The FinishingTouch Spa & Salon
Best Tanning Salon: Tans To Go
RU: ExecutiveTans
Best Travel Agency: James TravelPOINTS
RU: CainTravel
Best Customer Service: McGuckin Hardware
RU: Boulder Community Hospital
Best Singles Hangout: Dillinger’s Food & Spirits
RU: The Foundry Billiards Club
Best Place to Entertain Kids: Pearl Street Mall
RU: Peanut Butter Players
Best Day Camp: Peanut Butter Players
RU: Avid 4 Adventure
Best Weekend Getaway: Estes Park
RU: Gold Lake Mountain Resort and Spa
Best Boulder County Mountain to Climb: Mount Sanitas
RU: Bear Peak
Best Colorado Ski Resort: Vail
RU: Winter Park
Best Non-Profit Organization: Humane Society of Boulder Valley
RU: Peanut Butter Players
Best Activist/Community Champion: Jo Anne Lamun, Peanut Butter Players
RU: Josie Heath, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
SHOPPER’S PARADISE
Best Antique Dealer AND Best Home Furnishing Store:
The Amazing Garage Sale
RU for Best Antique Dealer: Niwot Antiques
RU for Best Home Furnishing Store: Timberline Fine Furniture
Best Art Gallery: Exhibitrek
RU: Art & Soul
Best Art Supply & Hobby Store: Michaels
RU: Art Hardware
Best Bedding/Mattress Store: Verlo Mattress Factory Stores
RU: Denver Mattress
Best Bicycle Shop: University Bicycles
RU: Full Cycle
Best Bookstore: Boulder Book Store
RU: Barnes & Noble
Best Children’s Store: Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
RU: Playfair Toys
Best Camera Shop: Mike’s Camera
RU: Wolf Camera
Best Cell Phone/Wireless Outfitter: VerizonWireless
RU: T-Mobile
Best Computer Store: CompUSA
RU: Circuit City
Best Men’s Clothing Store: Weekends
RU: Regiment
Best Shoe Store: Pedestrian Shops
RU: Frolic
Best Eye Care Store: Aspen Eyewear
RU: Envision
Best Floor Covering Store: FloorCrafters
RU: Atlas Flooring
Best Florist AND Best Garden Center: Sturtz & Copeland
RU for Best Florist: Lafayette Florist
RU for Best Garden Center: McGuckin Hardware
Best Tree Nursery: TheTree Farm
RU: Creekside Nursery
Best Game Store: It’s Your Move
RU: EB Games
Best Gift Shop: Paper Doll
RU: Jacque Michelle
Best Grocery Store AND Best Health Food Store:
Whole Foods Market
RU for Best Grocery Store: King Soopers
RU for Best Health Food Store: Vitamin Cottage
Best Hardware Store: McGuckin Hardware
RU: Home Depot
Best Housewares & Kitchen Goods Store: Peppercorn
RU: McGuckin Hardware
Best Imported Goods Store: Cost Plus World Market
RU (TIE): Indochine | China Coast
Best Jewelry Store AND Best Company/Store that
Gives Back to the Community: Hurdles Jewelry
RU for Best Jewelry Store: Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers
RU for Best Company/Store that Gives Back to the Community: Niwot Market
Best Liquor Store: Liquor Mart
RU: Boulder Wine Merchant
Best Place to Buy Musical Instruments: H.B. Woodsong’s
RU: Robb’s Music
Best Record/CD Store: Bart’s CD Cellar & Record Shop
RU: Albums on the Hill
Best Pet Store/Bakery/Deli AND Best Locally Owned Store:
Deli P.C.’s Pantry for Dogs and Cats
RU for Best Pet Store/Bakery/Deli: Whole Pets
RU for Best Locally Owned Store: McGuckin Hardware
Best Recycled Goods/Thrift Store
AND Best Women’s Clothing Store
AND Best Place to ShopWith Only $20 inYour Pocket:
Rockin’ Robin’s: Retro and Resale
RU for Best Women’s Clothing Store: Weekends
RU for Best Recycled Goods/Thrift Store: Savers
RU for Best Place to Shop With Only $20 inYour Pocket: Target
Best Running Store: Boulder Running Company
RU: Fleet Feet
Best Sporting Goods Store: Play It Again Sports
RU: REI
Best Outdoor Recreation Store: REI
RU: Neptune Mountaineering
Best Video Store: Video Station
RU: Blockbuster
Best Place to Buy Windows: Home Depot
RU (TIE):
Champion Windows, Siding and Patio Rooms | SolarGlass Window and Door
Best Place to Buy WindowTreatments: Innovative Openings
RU: Cloth Constructions
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