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The 2009 Boulder County Gold People’s
Choice Awards results are in! Check out the
following pages and you’ll discover the shining
stars of Boulder County – the people, places and
things that make this county great. This year’s winners
and runners up are as fine as ever. Some are repeat winners
and some are brand-new winners. As expected, the
competition was tough. Your votes have been tallied and, after
tossing out the cheaters, 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 turn the page
and read about the winners!
Designer & Editor: Aubrey Laurence; Writers: L.L. Charles, Judy
Finman, Lulu Tupper; Photographer: Jonathan Castner; Data Entry
& Verification: Bolder Staffing; Research Contributor: Joan Beckett
Boulder County Gold is a marketing feature of your Camera. For advertising
information, call your consultant or 303.473.1400. Copyright 2009. Look up Boulder
County Gold winners throughout the year at DailyCamera.com. To subscribe to your Daily
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 3 C A M E R A
EATS, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT Chey Thuy
2655 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.1700, www.chezthuy.com
Since 1993, perennial favorite Chez Thuy has brought the lively flavors of Vietnamese,
Chinese, Thai and Indonesian cooking to hungry Boulder diners. Chez Thuy’s chefs use
fresh cilantro, basil, lemongrass, tamarind, ginger, coconut, pineapple and mango to create
an exciting menu that is perfect for sharing in a group. Order up a hot, spicy soup and some
crunchy spring rolls to get started. Many appetizers are served traditional-style with rice
papers to wrap your own ingredients at your table and enjoy with nuoc mam, the house
dipping sauce. Vegetarians like the great selection of entrees, fromthe spicy Buddha Delight
(Malai Chay) to more mellow Lo Mein with tofu and vegetables. Order a Thai Iced Tea or
Coffee, or go crazy and order Fried Bananas Flambee for the perfect finish to your evening.
Thank you to “Twee” and her staff for bringing us the best in Asian cooking, seven days a
week (holidays, too!).
Golden Lotus
1964 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.6868, www.goldenlotuscuisine.com
BEST BAKERY Breadworks Café
2644 Broadway, Boulder, 303.444.5667, www.breadworks.net
Connoisseurs of crust, fans of the flakiest dough and supporters of stone-ground organic baking count on Breadworks Café for their
morning croissant, their lunchtime Panini and a loaf of artisan bread to go. And it’s been that way since Breadworks first opened its
doors on Valentine’s Day, 1995. North Boulder neighbors drop by to enjoy the scene from one of the outdoor tables or share a tabletop
inside. “We have never lost our focus on providing quality baked goods at affordable prices,” says Larry Domnitz, who owns and operates
the popular bakery with his wife Colleen, a classically trained executive chef whose resume includes a stint at Chez Panisse. “Colleen use
to come in and buy bread from me,” Larry recalls. Destiny took its course, and since then the duo has grown the business to four times
its original size, with a wood-burning pizza oven, daily specialty sandwiches, soups and salads. Got Cupcake Fever? Choose yours from
the daily assortment, or custom order a dozen for a special occasion. We could go on, but that would just be icing on the cake.
Spruce Confections
767 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.6773; 4684 Broadway, Boulder, 303.449.5819
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BEST BAR AND BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
645 30th St., Boulder, 303.938.9300, www.carellis.com
If you’re looking for la dolce vita served on a plate, set your GPS for Carelli’s, where the traditions of hospitality
and delicious Italian food are alive and well, with a contemporary twist. Trained as a chef by trade, your host
Greg Carelli claims there’s “no secret” to the restaurant’s success. “We’ve been family owned and operated for 19
years, and it really just comes down to hard work and perseverance,” he says. “We keep our menu interesting.
Every night our chef does a fresh fish special. One night it might be Crab and Lobster Cakes, or it could be Pan
Seared Sea Bass fromour special fresh seafood provider in Hawaii. We have also added a newGluten-Free menu,”
that features Build-Your-Own-Pizzas, Grilled Salmon, and chicken or steak entrees. A carefully selected wine list
focuses on wines that deliver great value, whether you choose a high-reputation appellation or moderately priced
label. The perfect dinner deserves a stellar selection of drinks to go with it, and Boulder County voters also
designated Carelli’s as home to the Best Bar. The new Osteria bar has quickly established its reputation for
dramatic but comfortable ambiance, tasty cocktails and live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. Share an end-
of-day toast and appetizers with friends by the gorgeous outdoor fire pit surrounded with pillows and cushions.
“Cin Cin to Carelli’s!” we say.
FOR BEST BAR: West End Tavern
926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.3535, www.thewestendtavern.com
FOR BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Pasta Jay’s
1001 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.5800, www.pastajays.com
BEST CATERER A Spice of Life
5541 Central Ave., Boulder, 303.443.4049; 5706 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.444.3452; www.aspiceoflife.com
What’s the secret ingredient behind an unforgettable event? A Spice of Life! Since 1987, co-owners David Rubin and Dan Bruckner have wowed us with their special approach to catering, bringing
together exquisite culinary treats, spectacular presentation and a dedicated staff that exceed your expectations, every time. “We bring passion and enthusiasm to every event,” Rubin says, from
intimate get-togethers for 30 to the ultimate street party of 3,000 people celebrating the grand opening of the Twenty Ninth Street Mall. Three certified chefs do a lot of their magic on site, so the
food is served at its best. Budgets are a little tighter this year, Rubin explains, but Spice of Life’s team can work with you to put on a party people won’t forget. We like their community spirit and
commitment to “Zero Waste” practices, too. Is there anything they don’t do well? “We’re not very good at cutting back on our quality,” Rubin says with a laugh.
Dish Gourmet
1918 Pearl St., Boulder, 720.565.5933, www.dishgourmet.com
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 5 C A M E R A
BEST BARBECUE The Rib House
1801 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.RIBS; 1920 S. Coffman St., Longmont, 303.485.6988;
www.theribhouse.com
Saucy, sweet and spicy! That’s the way we like our barbecue, and The Rib House is your favorite
place for authentic, Kansas City-style ribs, sausage, brisket and succulent sides, with the kind of
friendly service that makes you come back. Kansas City natives Merry Ann and Tracy Webb came
to Colorado in 1989 and immediately started missing the classic barbecue restaurants they left
behind. They opened their first Rib House in July 2001 and Colorado barbecue has never been
the same since. “There’s nothing baby-sized about our Baby Back Ribs,” Tracy says. “They’re so
tender, you grab the rib and the meat falls off the bone. Honestly, they’re so good, our ribs have
turned vegetarians into meat eaters,” he says with a laugh. Your order is served with your choice
of four warm sauces on the side, from mild to fire to match your taste buds. “The hotter sauces
aren’t just about burning your mouth,” Tracy explains, “they deliver lots of flavor.” Side orders
make it a meal, and you can choose from BBQ beans, red-skinned mashers, coleslaw, chipotle
potato salad, and the famous Cheesy Corn Bake. Finish with an order of cobbler, key lime pie or
a fudgy brownie, just because you deserve it!
KT’s Barbecue
2675 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.3717; 7464 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.786.7608;
799 Highway 287, Broomfield, 303.410.7333; www.ktsbbq.com
Thank you
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303.442.RIBS • 1801 13th Street in Boulder
(Between Canyon & Walnut)
303.485.6988 • 1920 S. Coffman Street in Longmont
(Located in New Town Prospect)
www.theribhouse.com
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6 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST OUTDOOR DINING AND BEST APPETIZERS
Mediterranean Restaurant (The Med)
1002 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.444.5335, www.themedboulder.com
Hats off to The Mediterranean Restaurant for achieving the hat trick of three “Bests” this year! Locals just call it “The Med”
but the short moniker is deceptive for a restaurant that delivers so much. The Med is a longtime favorite destination for
Happy Hour aficionados who enjoy the extensive menu of tasty appetizers, tapas and pizzas. Order up a frosty microbrew, a
sangria or handmade Martini so your other hand has something to do. Unwind, chat up a new friend. There’s no need to
hurry; this “hour” lasts from 3 to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week. The cheery patio, festooned with flowers, a fountain and
colorful tiles, is a special getaway retreat with a hint of the Côte d’Azur, just steps from the bustle of downtown. “We’ve spent
a lot of effort on the aesthetics of our outdoor dining,” says manager Mike Gleason. “It’s a comfortable space; people are
willing to wait a bit longer to enjoy the ambiance of our patio.” Eating light, or just want to experiment with some new
dishes? The Med’s appetizer menu awaits! Taste the sunny influences of Italian, Spanish, French and Greek cuisine, brought
together in the form of crisp Calamari, Gambas (Catalan-style shrimp), Polenta Fritti, Prosciutto and Melon or Caprese salad.
Order a selection, share, compare – and order again!
FOR BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST APPETIZERS: Brasserie Ten Ten
1011 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.998.1010, www.brasserietenten.com
FOR BEST OUTDOOR DINING: Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace
950 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.7771, www.centrolatinkitchen.com
BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT
Glacier Home Made Ice Cream & Gelato
3133 28th St., Boulder, 303.440.6542; 4760 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.4760; 1350 College Ave., Boulder, 303.442.4400; 1749 Main St.,
Longmont, 303.485.883; www.glacierhomemadeicecream.com
For even the most dedicated ice cream maven, Glacier presents quite a challenge: 800 flavors! A top seller is fresh Colorado peach, about which
owner Mark Mallen says, “We’ll process over 1,000 pounds of peaches a year from the Western Slope to make ice cream, gelato and sorbet.”
In business only since 2001, Glacier was recently chosen one of the 10 best ice cream stores in America by forbestraveler.com. “We’re very
grateful to the Boulder County community,” says Mallen. “They recognize quality products and have given us great support. We put quality
ahead of profit; the profit comes later.” He credits his employees: “We employ great people – the ice cream makers and the counter people. We
look for employees who are personable, because customers come in who are, 1., already in a good mood or, 2., want to be in a better mood.”
Mallen works with other local companies and chefs to create unique culinary experiences – like honey peanut butter ice cream made from
Justin’s nut butter, a dinner at Restaurant 4580, pairing each course with a different ice cream, and an “ultimate chocolate” dessert for Radda.
“Boulder is such a great community, with locally owned, independent businesses. I hope they continue; we need to keep supporting the locals.”
Cold Stone Creamery
2412 Arapahoe, Boulder, 303.440.8915; 1087 S. Hover St., #B, Longmont, 303.682.5680; www.coldstonecreamery.com
BEST DELI
Salvaggio’s Delicatessen
2609 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.938.1981
1397 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6800
1107 13th St., Boulder, 303.448.1200
No matter how you stack them, Salvaggio’s sandwiches are
a true culinary achievement. Start with fresh bread, baked
from scratch daily. Add your choice of cheese and a
generous portion of meat, garnish with crisp veggies and
top it all with your favorite dressing. “We don’t skimp on
the portions here,” says general manager Maria Gonzales,
“and our staff works hard to keep it fun and friendly while
building you a great sandwich.” All side orders are made in
house as well, from the macaroni and potato salads to the
tasty coleslaw. The most popular orders include the Prime
Rib, the Italian and Turkey sandwiches, or order your very
own custom masterpiece with your choice of ingredients.
Oddest order? “I think that would be the Chicken Salad
with Italian Sausage sauce,” Gonzales says. And don’t forget
to add a homemade brownie or cookie to top off your
order. Whether they’re creating one single sandwich or 700
sandwiches for a CU football event, you know you’re in for
fresh taste, generous portions and a bit of friendly ’tude,
served up Salvaggio’s style.
Snarf’s
2128 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.7766
1087 14th St., Boulder, 303.444.7714
5340 Arapahoe, Boulder, 303.444.3404
645 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303.774.1441
www.eatsnarfs.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 7 C A M E R A
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
Vic’s
2680 Broadway, Boulder, 303.440.8209
3305 30th St., Boulder, 303.440.2918
801 Main St., Louisville, 303.666.1402
700 Tenacity, Suite 101, Prospect New Town,
Longmont, 303.485.6791
At Vic’s, first and foremost it’s about the
coffee. Good coffee, dark roasted and
served pretty much anyway you want it.
The baristas are friendly in a non-
corporate way and keep things moving.
Locally baked scones, pastries and
muffins go great with your cuppa Joe.
Did we mention there’s free Wi-Fi? Every
great coffeehouse has its scene, and Vic’s
version is hustle, bustle and laid-back
cool, all at once. The tables out front are
popular for meeting friends or taking a
caffeine break while you’re out walking
your canine friends. Inside, great
American novels and business plans are
being written on a medley of laptops,
two chic ladies are catching up on
neighborhood news, and one young man
in a fedora is scrutinizing the local
artwork on the walls. Owner Mike
Hilliker says that Vic’s success is all about
“good product, good service, good
customers and a good staff.” Good
enough to be the best.
Laughing Goat Coffeehouse
1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.4628,
www.thelaughinggoat.com
BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant
2010 16th St., Boulder, 303.442.1485, www.leafvegetarianrestaurant.com
When Lenny Martinelli was a vegetarian about 20 years ago, the
standard restaurant offering for non-meat eaters was roasted vegetables
and potatoes. He opened Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant a couple years ago
to do something more distinctive and interesting. “It’s our fifth
restaurant,” he notes, “and they all have a vegetarian component.” His
other eateries are well known to locals: Aji, the Boulder Dushanbe Tea
House, the Huckleberry Restaurant in Louisville, and the Naropa Café.
“We are the only vegetarian restaurant in Boulder. I think enough
people know about us, know that the food is really good, and different.
Fifty percent of our customers are not vegetarians; they come because
our food is good. Omnivores come in and eat our food and walk out
saying ‘Wow.’” Some favorites are stuffed poblano pepper with
chocolate mole, jerk tempeh with coconut plaintain sauce, and for
dessert, vegan carrot cake and green tea creme brulee. “We always have
homemade pie with a vegan crust, and we offer a flourless chocolate
cake for the non-wheat eaters. We provide for people with allergies. We
really try to please.” Besides chef Steven Dustin and managing partner
Gerry Manning, who puts together the list of organic, biodynamic and
sustainably grown wines, wife Sara Martinelli is “the tea queen” for the
restaurants. You can enjoy organic beer and smoothies, too, and a good
selection of vegan food. “We are introducing at least one course that’s
raw,” Martinelli says. Leaf and its four sister restaurants share in the
ownership of a local organic farm. “At the 63rd Street Farm, our
produce is grown organically and biodynamically, and we are able to be
involved in the agricultural process every step of the way. We can ensure
the quality of our produce by working hand-in-hand with our farmers
to determine which crops to plant, and we carefully craft our menus to
coincide with the natural harvest periods.”
Sunflower Organic Dining
1701 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.0220, www.sunflowerboulder.com
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8 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST PIZZA Abo’s
2761 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1921
1110 13th St., Boulder, 303.443.3199
637 S. Broadway St., Boulder, 303.494.1274
720 Austin Ave., Erie, 303.828.9777
1834 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.abospizza.com
With all the pizza places around, what makes Abo’s stand out? “Quality ingredients – special
dough and special sauce made daily just for Abo’s,” according to manager Ben Bishop. “Also,
our professional pie makers, professional because of the quality they assure and the pride they
take in their work.” It’s true, the dough is made fresh daily and hand tossed according to
Neopolitan New York tradition, and, oh, that genuine Neopolitan crust – benissimo! It is
classically thin with a bumpy texture, bubbly, pliable but firm to fold over. Abo’s Pizza still
adheres to the original quality ingredients of its first pie, which hit Boulder in 1977. The
sauce is a proprietary blend fashioned after the legendary Rocky Graziano family sauce recipe.
Founder Steve Abo was trained in New York pizza restaurants owned by the once-famous
boxer. Abo’s continues to use high quality tomatoes from the same supplier year after year.
The freshest vegetables are delivered and chopped daily. They use mozzarella cheese that won’t
slide off the crust. A slice of Abo’s pizza is only $3, and the restaurant offers lunch specials.
Bishop says, “Thanks to all our fans,” and notes, “We have quite a few regulars who come in
three to five days a week. We know them by their names and their slices!”
Proto’s Pizza
4670 Broadway St., Boulder, 720.565.1050
489 Highway 287, Lafayette, 303.661.3030
600 Airport Road, Longmont, 303.485.5000
www.protospizza.com
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Jax Fish House
928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.1811, www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com
Once again Jax takes top honors for the best seafood in this land-locked county. Much of the
credit goes to world-class, award-winning chef Hosea Rosenberg, who believes that flavor is
paramount. With that in mind he creates innovative dishes that capture the essence of fresh fish
and fresh produce – whenever possible using produce from local farmers as well as organic and
natural products. “Another important reason for our success is our loyal staff of 8, 10, and even
15 years, when the restaurant opened,” says manager Lee Sandoval. “They’ve helped build a
clientele and atmosphere; everyone here provides service. And the food is very fresh and healthy,
with deliveries every day.” Jax’s famous Raw Bar features a variety of fresh oysters, clams, chilled
crabs and lobsters, all flown in daily. Favorite dishes are Colorado striped bass and Nicoise olive-
dusted Alaskan halibut. Blue plate specials are popular: jambalaya on Sunday, old school tuna
on Monday, New Zealand bluenose on Tuesday and paella on Wednesday. Uniquely Jax is the
brick wall where well over a thousand customers have written their names (some over other
customers’ names), and the “Wall of Fame'” lining the bar that is covered with photos from
alumni, employees and regulars showcasing their catch of the day.
Dolan’s Restaurant
2319 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.444.8758
942 Pearl Street, Boulder
Mon.–Sat. 10-5:30; Sun. 12-5
www.classicfacets.com
303.938.8851
Since 1985
Thanks for another Great Year!
We REALLY appreciate you.
Come in and play!
1810 29th Street, suite #2000 • 303.442.4247
www. f i x hai r s al on. com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 9 C A M E R A
BEST TAKE-OUT FOOD
Jimmy & Drew’s
Delicatessen
2855 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.3354
This is a real-deal deli: they cook
everything from scratch. And they deliver
anywhere in Boulder County. Jimmy
Eggers, who created the eponymous deli
with Drew Marx, says customers recognize
and appreciate “the quality of the food.
There are so many sandwich shops around
Boulder, but we are a true deli. We smoke
our salmon, roast our prime ribs, make our
cole slaw and potato salad ourselves. It’s all
about the food.” They offer favorites from
around the country, like Philly cheese
steaks and New York-style pastrami and
corned beef sandwiches. Every night a
different homestyle dinner is featured –
priced at a mere $10. And you have to try
“Jimmy’s Favorite” – a Reuben
(traditionally made with corned beef,
Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread)
that shuns the bread in favor of two
oversized potato latkes (pancakes, for the
uninitiated). It was dubbed one of the
“Best Sandwiches in America” by Esquire
magazine. Watch for a new book by David
Sax coming out in November, called “Save
the Deli,” which lauds Jimmy & Drew’s.
Pretty much everything is on the take-out
menu, and you can come in and pick up
your order, or avail yourself of the county-
wide delivery service.
Noodles & Co.
2850 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.247.9978
2770 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.5533
1245 Alpine, Boulder, 303.440.4340
1100 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303.665.6226
www.noodles.com
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT The Taj
2630 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.494.5216, www.tajcolorado.com
Serving the freshest and healthiest food – that is what motivates Taj owners and husband-and-wife team, Vhim Rai and Kamala Ghimire,
to work 16 to 18 hours a day. “We have many long-time customers,” Ghimire says, “some who have been coming since we opened The Taj
in February 1996.” Rai does the cooking, along with several chefs he trained. “I, too, do some cooking and put in seasonal vegetables
myself,” says Ghimire. Her husband supervises the abundant, popular buffet. “To make the food healthier,” says Rai, “we use less fat and
heavy cream, just the bare minimum. Some people come every day for lunch, because the food is light. And we use absolutely no MSG at
all.” They are introducing gluten-free and dairy-free Indian food. At their year-old restaurant, Mantra Indian Cuisine (1630B 30th St.,
Boulder, 303.444.1809, www.mantracolorado.com), you can sample masala dosa, a popular south Indian gluten-free crepe. While featuring
a popular buffet at lunch and dinner, Mantra is also a “sit-down and be served” kind of place – at affordable prices. Try “thali,” platters of
little samplers of tasty Indian specialties. The favorite dishes of Taj customers are chicken masala, tandoori chicken, and saag paneer
(homemade cheese cubes cooked with Indian creamed spinach). “For the Tandoori, we cook our meat fresh, so it is moist and tender,”
Ghimire says. She also notes that they use healthy options such as brown rice and steamed rice with no oil, steamed vegetables, and salad
with fresh-cut vegetables. Another customer favorite is the homemade chai. “Customers come even from Evergreen for it,” she says. “It’s
our secret recipe. We have a lot of experience playing with the spices.” Winners of the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award many
times, this husband and wife are quick to express their gratitude for the honor: “From the bottom of our hearts we would like to thank the
Boulder County community and all our customers. We’re very grateful to be winners of the Boulder County Gold Award again. It’s a
community gift. We’re going to work even harder.”
Tandoori Grill
619 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.543.7339, www.tandoorigrillboulder.com
BEST GUNBARREL/NIWOT
RESTAURANT
Colterra Food & Wine
210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303.652.0777, www.colterra.com
Colterra owner/executive chef Bradford Heap received
classic European training fromculinary legends like Alain
Ducasse, Georges Blanc and Carlo Cioni. He has served
as guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House and
had successful stints at Full Moon Grill and Chautauqua
Dining Hall. Colterra’s menu favors ingredients in season
from local farms and growers, naturally raised hormone-
and antibiotic-free meats, and sustainably harvested fish
from around the world. Heap’s ability to create simple
clean flavors from ultra-fresh local produce has earned
him a loyal following. The cuisine is inspired by the
flavors of Southern France and Northern Italy. Chef
Heap invites guests to try a variety of tastes and sip
various wines by the glass from a substantial wine list.
Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante
300 2nd Ave., Niwot, 303.652.1606, www.treppedas.com
10 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST LAFAYETTE/LOUISVILLE/SUPERIOR/ERIE RESTAURANT
The The Empire Lounge & Restaurant
816 Main St., Louisville, 303.665.2521, www.theempirerestaurant.com
After less than two years in business, The Empire Lounge & Restaurant has already become a Louisville
fixture. “What we tried to create was a neighborhood restaurant filled with regulars,” says co-owner and
general manager Brendan McManus. “And that’s what we’ve accomplished.” Indeed, locals have been
flocking to The Empire since it opened, clamoring for its simultaneously accessible and sophisticated fare,
impressive wine selection, classic cocktails and lounge atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for the most
sublime deviled eggs you’ve ever eaten, melt-in-your-mouth gourmet delights like the Colorado lamb and
onion brochette, fresh and unique salads, or a berry crumble that would make Granny blush, The Empire
Lounge & Restaurant is your ideal destination. And you can feel good about what you’re eating. “Food-wise,
we have as much local and organic product as we can,” explains McManus. The menu changes frequently
and there are daily specials to highlight the seasonality of the food.
Efrain’s Mexican
101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303.666.7544
Efrain’s II: 1630 N. 63rd St., Boulder, 303.440.4045
Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont, 720.494.0777
www.efrainsrestaurant.com
BEST BREAKFAST AND BEST BRUNCH
Lucile’s Creole Cafe
2124 14th St., Boulder, 303.442.4743; 518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303.774.9814
www.luciles.com
Ask Rose Fuller which menu item is the customer favorite, and she answers
without hesitation: Eggs New Orleans (fried eggplant slices with creole sauce,
poached eggs and hollandaise). “Though our eggs Benedict will give any other
eggs Benedict in town a run for their money,” the Boulder Lucile’s principal host
adds with a laugh, and then pauses for a moment. “You know, there are lots of
great dishes, but people come to us for our biscuits and jam, our beignets and
coffee.” The truth of the matter is you can’t go wrong. If any of you reading this
haven’t yet experienced Lucile’s, there’s nothing left to say. You simply must go
to understand the distinctively decadent, immediately addictive creole cuisine.
For the rest of us who regularly go out of our way for the chicory coffee, Eggs
Sardou and the best grits this side of the Mississippi, here’s something else to love
about Lucile’s: The restaurant started a farm in Niwot to grow its own food.
“Our daily and weekend specials have been fresh from the farm,” enthuses
Fuller. “We’re on our way to being more organic and self-sustainable.” And I’m
on my way to Lucile’s. See you there.
FOR BEST BREAKFAST: Walnut Cafe
3073 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.447.2315; South Side Walnut Cafe, 673 S. Broadway,
Boulder, 720.304.8118, www.walnutcafe.com
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8735 N. Foothills Hwy., Boulder, 303.440.7979, www.greenbriarinn.com
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BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER Flagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com
The stars twinkling over the foothills, the breathtaking views of Boulder, the slightly thinner air – the Flagstaff House’s
mountainside location is cause enough to get weak in the knees. Add that special someone as well as exquisite food, drinks and
service to the mix and forget about it; you’re Cupid fodder. Romance is part of the package at the Flagstaff House. “A lot of
proposals happen here,” says general manager Scott Monette, who recommends popping the question during the first course
instead of waiting until dessert. “We find people enjoy the experience much more that way,” he adds with a knowing smile. Truly,
it would be a shame to spend a night at this premier dining establishment distracted by nerves when you could be looking deep
into your loved one’s eyes, drinking in the ambiance and a delectable Cabernet Sauvignon, savoring a stolen kiss and butter
poached Maine lobster. The Flagstaff House’s seasoned staff goes out of its way to make every night remarkable for its customers,
whether the moment calls for crystal glasses or party hats. “We’re a family-run operation and have been around for 37 years,” says
Monette. “It’s great to be a part of Boulder and part of the environment for so many people’s special occasions.”
Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
645 30th St., Boulder, 303.938.9300, www.carellis.com
BEST LONGMONT/LYONS
RESTAURANT
Oskar Blues
Cajun Grill & Brewery
303 Main St., Lyons
303.823.6685, www.oskarblues.com
Our readers aren’t the only ones who have noticed
the fine offerings from Oskar Blues Cajun Grill &
Brewery. The brewpub was recently named one of
the top 50 Colorado companies to watch by the
Colorado Office of Economic Development and
International Trade, and its quaffables and edibles
have been praised by Food & Wine, Men’s Health,
Beer, All About Beer and Penthouse magazines as
well as the Washington Post. And that’s only this
summer’s set of accolades. All this national
attention is fantastic, but keeping things down-
home is what Oskar Blues does best. Here you’ll
find hearty comfort food and plenty of it. Start
with a pile of Cajun Catfish Bites then tuck into a
Heatseeker Burger or a Big Ol’ Phatty Pepperoni
(the most pepperoni you have ever seen on one
pizza, claims the menu). Be sure to save room for
Oskar’s world-famous Dump Cake and, of course,
a brew or two.
(TIE)
The Rib House
1920 S. Coffman St., Longmont, 303.485.6988
1801 13th St., Boulder, 303.442.RIBS
www.theribhouse.com
Sugarbeet
101 Pratt St., Longmont
303.651.3330, www.sugarbeetrestaurant.com
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BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
Frasca Food & Wine
1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.6966, www.frascafoodandwine.com
“We like to invite people into our home,” says Frasca Food and Wine’s co-owner and wine
director Bobby Stuckey. “Our home just happens to be a dining room.” It’s a remarkable dining
room, as a matter of fact – elegant without being pretentious, simultaneously modern and warm,
the kind of place that makes you want to linger. With more than 200 wines to choose from and
fresh, locally produced fare inspired by the cuisine of Friuli, Italy (like shaved Heritage Foods
Berkshire pork leg with fingerling potatoes, huckleberries, mustard and “sugo naturale”), who
wouldn’t want to tarry a bit and savor the experience? Of Frasca’s exceptional service, Stuckey
says: “That’s our mission. It’s not just me that believes in taking care of people, it’s everyone on
our staff. When we come in every day, that’s what we’re thinking about, that’s what we’re striving
to do.” And the effort shows during every customer interaction.
Flagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303.442.4640, www.flagstaffhouse.com
BEST SUSHI Hapa Sushi
1117 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.473.4730; 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303.447.9883
www.hapasushi.com
Sushi reigns. And the favorite spot to savor this delicacy is Hapa Sushi. “We owe our awards to
our loyal customers, who have come to Hapa since we opened 10 years ago,” says owner Mark
Van Grack. “We believe we have the freshest sushi in town – most of the tuna is flown in from
Hawaii. Hapa is the Hawaiian slang word for blended culture, and we have some Hapas among
our sushi chefs.” Besides the sushi, diners enjoy the whole experience at Hapa Sushi – excellent
service, very customer-focused. Hapa has one of the best Happy Hours in town – Monday
through Saturday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. to midnight – with
great prices on sushi, hand-crafted nigiri, Hapa beer, sake cocktails and more.
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.440.0733, www.sushizanmai.com
Ristorante Italiano
NEW SWANKY OSTERIA BAR & LOUNGE
LIVE JAZZ EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS
WITH GEORGE NELSON
HAPPY HOUR 3:30 – 6:00 DAILY
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reservations happily accepted www.carellis.com
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BEST BOULDER COUNTY EVENT Boulder Creek Festival
Along Boulder Creek, Boulder, 303.449.3137, www.bceproductions.com
The Boulder Creek Festival had another wildly successful and fun-filled run over Memorial Day weekend this year. Thousands
flocked to the downtown section of Boulder Creek (from 9th Street to 14th Street, between Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe
Avenue) to enjoy performances, activities, food and entertainment. For 23 years, the festival has been the unofficial kickoff to
summer in Boulder. There’s something for everyone among the 10 different event areas and 500 vendors in attendance, from
holistic health to hip hop dance, bluegrass music to brew appreciation, children’s play to fine art. And let’s not forget the Great
Duck Race, which provides endless excitement for participants, a visual feast as 5,000 rubber ducks go barreling down the
creek, and money for the city of Boulder Parks & Recreation department’s EXPAND program. Next year promises to be
another community celebration to remember. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31, 2010.
Bolder Boulder
5500 Central Ave., Suite 110, Boulder, 303.444.RACE, www.bolderboulder.com
BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC
Boulder Theater
2032 14th St., Boulder
303.786.7030, www.bouldertheater.com
Boulder Theater is a landmark – it opened in 1906 and has
showcased everything from opera productions and silent
movies to blues legends and indie trailblazers. The building
has been renovated several times to fit the needs of its
audiences over the years, the most recent changes having to
do with sound quality and expanding the theater’s
capabilities as a multi-use facility. What hasn’t changed is the
venue’s overarching appeal, with its hand-painted murals
and fresco ceilings. And diversity of talent is still the name of
the game. In October, Boulder Theater will play host to
national recording artists Aimee Mann and Dinosaur, Jr.,
local favorite DeVotchka, the highly anticipated Dancing
with Boulder Stars event, Teton Gravity Research’s latest ski
and snowboard film, and many other can’t-miss shows.
Nissi’s
2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette
303.666.2757, www.nissis.com
BEST RESTAURANT TO 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
“We are proud to offer our guests a fun dining experience
in a kid- and family-friendly atmosphere where kids, and
adults, can be kids,” says Red Robin president Eric
Houseman. Adult patrons love the gourmet burgers,
bottomless steak fries, salads, desserts and unique drinks
almost as much as they love being able to relax because
their kids are happily occupied. Balloons, activity pages,
crayons and the genial mascot “Red” go a long way toward
making eating out with little ones an enjoyable endeavor.
The menu seals the deal – mac and cheese, chicken
fingers, cheeseburgers, corn dogs, pizza, all the favorites of
the under-12 set, plus plenty of healthy side item choices.
Red Robin does more than serve the kids in its restaurants,
though. It serves children across the nation through its U-
ACT Program, a character-building initiative designed for
middle and junior high students, as well as through its
continued support of the National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children and the Special Olympics.
Noodles & Co.
2850 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.247.9978
2770 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.5533
1245 Alpine, Boulder, 303.440.4340
1100 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303.665.6226
1087 S. Hover St., 303.776.5664
www.noodles.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Efrain’s Mexican
101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303.666.7544; Efrain’s II: 1630 N. 63rd St., Boulder, 303.440.4045; Efrain’s III: 451 S. Pratt
Pkwy., Longmont, 720.494.0777; www.efrainsrestaurant.com
For authentic Mexican food, speed past the fast-food chains and head over to Efrain’s, a 20-year institution in Lafayette. This
is the mother ship for three restaurants serving home-cooked favorites from the Gomez family’s trove of traditional recipes.
“Momwas the cook and still comes in to help,” says George Gomez, one of the 10 Gomez siblings who run the Lafayette eatery
as well as the Boulder and Longmont branches. “She’s almost 80 and looks about 55.” Chicken chimichanga is the most
popular dish, with chicken fajitas, chile verde and rellenos not far behind. “I have the best customers in the world,” Gomez
says, “and my brother is the best cook. We are very busy, even on Mondays. I tell the customers I’m so lucky; they say, ‘You do
everything right.’ My prices here in Lafayette are the best prices anywhere. We have good prices, good food, and good tequila.”
He explains that the tab is higher in the Boulder and Longmont branches because “we pay rent. In Lafayette, it’s my building.”
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.444.3690, www.riograndemexican.com
BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT AND BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.544.5973, www.thekitchencafe.com
Just what exactly is American cuisine, and what’s cooking in our melting pot these days? “Our focus is on locally produced,
seasonal ingredients, prepared simply so that the expression of the food comes through,” explains Kate Kaufman, manager
at community bistro The Kitchen. “Our produce and our meat come from local farmers and ranchers, who are our friends
as well.” Chefs Hugo Matheson and Kimbal Musk have created a menu that skillfully moves from starter plates of Poached
Salmon Salad or Pork Terrine to enticing entrees like Roasted Pork Loin or Pan Seared Lamb Sirloin. Weekend brunch
(you can even order a Full English Breakfast!) is served until 2 p.m. – the perfect way to slow-start your day. Not a morning
person? If the nighttime is the right time for your socializing, join friends for dinner under the chandeliers in the dining
room. Or cozy up to the counter with a special friend and share a couple of yummy desserts and a tawny port. The vibe
is tastefully mellow, a happy mashup of visual palette and “flavor” palate that makes The Kitchen your choice for Best
American and Best Late-Night Restaurant.
FOR BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT:
Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern
921 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.443.1188, www.chophouse.com
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Happy Noodle House
835 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.442.3050, www.happynoodlehouse.com
Despite these tough economic times, this new restaurant, which opened Feb. 13,
is thriving. “It’s the right concept at the right time,” says general manager John-
Mark Larter. “It’s also the right price point. You can come in for dinner, tax, tip
and beer for $16.” Expect fresh, unique and affordable Asian-inspired cuisine
paired with attentive and friendly service and classic, “old-school” handcrafted
cocktails. The signature dish is a big bowl of ramen noodles, with the chef ’s own
chicken broth, and chicken or pork and veggies. And there are lots of other
wholesome and creative dishes to try. Larter encourages families to come and feel
right at home at Happy Noodle: “The food comes quickly, in less than 10
minutes, and with the openness of the space and community seating, it’s a
rambunctious restaurant on some nights – filled with families, serious diners, and
cocktail drinkers.” Once the kitchen closes for the day, the bar takes center stage
and the place is transformed into a kind of Prohibition-era speakeasy.
Conveniently, Happy Noodle offers take-out, too.
Arugula Bar e Ristorante
2785 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.443.5100, www.arugularistorante.com
FOR BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT:
The Attic Bar & Bistro
949 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.415.1300
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BEST THEATER PERFORMANCE
Boulder’s Dinner Theatre
5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.6000, www.theatreinboulder.com
Boulder’s Dinner Theatre has been wowing us with live, Broadway-quality performances paired with
fine dining since 1977. “It’s a complete evening of entertainment,” explains artistic director Michael
J. Duran. “Our audience gets a good meal and fantastic theater, and they get to meet the stars of the
show.” These stars shine brightly; members of the company have performed on stages nationwide.
Some have been with Boulder’s Dinner Theatre for 20 years, and some are new to the group. Some
have Academy Award nominations and some are just getting their feet wet in the industry. But
veterans and fresh talent alike pour their hearts into every performance. Come see for yourself; the
theater is putting on a regional premier of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” – a
hilarious musical comedy with audience participation – now through November 7.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
University of Colorado (Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and University Theatre), Boulder,
303.492.0554, www.coloradoshakes.org
BEST DESSERT Cheesecake Factory
1401 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.546.0222, www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Evelyn Overton was a lot of things – a wonderful wife and mother, an active member of her community, an organizer and
a doer – but she is best known for her contribution to the advancement of dessert. She created the recipe around which
The Cheesecake Factory was built, the cheesecake to end all cheesecakes. In the late 1940s, Evelyn’s cheesecakes were so
popular with friends, her husband Oscar’s business associates and local bake sales that she and Oscar opened a small bakery.
Through persistence and hard work, the Overton family’s business grew from one singularly lip-smacking recipe at one
small Detroit location to today’s Cheesecake Factory, with 50 different desserts at each of its 150 locations nationwide. If
you’re not in the mood for cheesecake, try one of the decadent chocolate cakes or ice cream sundaes. But with a name like
The Cheesecake Factory, it’s hard not to be in the mood. There are more than 30 legendary cheesecakes from which to
choose, including lemon raspberry cream, white chocolate caramel macadamia nut, tiramisu, Key lime and, of course, the
original. Thanks Evelyn.
The Kitchen
1039 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.544.5973, www.thekitchencafe.com
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BEST AC/HEATING SERVICE
Precision Plumbing & Heating
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder, 303.581.1455, www.precisionplumbing.com
It gets hot here in Boulder County, and then it gets cold – sometimes all in the same week. Lucky
for us, we have Precision Plumbing & Heating to call when our A/C goes AWOL or our heat takes
a hike. Precision’s skilled technicians will make approximately 15,000 service calls to Boulder
County homes this year, with 70 percent of those calls coming from repeat customers. You’ve seen
the smiling faces on their fleet of 25 trucks, and that’s just how they are in person: helpful, friendly
and dedicated to making your home comfortable again. Owner Tom Robichaud, who opened the
company in 1982, says, “When our technicians come calling, they understand that they’re not just
working on a house; they’re working on your home. The key to our success is our staff of 40
employees, and I am proud to work with people who have such high integrity.” Robichaud grew
up in Boulder and believes in supporting local non-profit organizations. “I really feel like it’s my
professional responsibility to give back to the community that has given me so much,” he says.
(TIE)
Save Home Heat Co.
5741 Arapahoe Ave., #4, Boulder, 303.443.9762, www.savehomeheat.com
Meyer’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
260 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.6640, www.yorkupg.com
BEST CAR WASH Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash
3100 28th St., Boulder, 303.447.9274, www.puddlecarwash.com
Got 12 minutes? That’s all it takes to get your musty, dusty car transformed into a veritable
gleaming chariot, thanks to the folks at Puddle Car Wash. “We focus on speed,” says general
manager Rich Hart, “but we don’t sacrifice quality. Supervisors check the quality of the work to
ensure your car is truly clean when you leave.” Choose from a quick exterior-only wash (starting as
low as $7.99) or add interior cleaning that includes vacuuming, dash, console and door panel
dusting and hand drying. Really special cars deserve a visit to the Detail Shop, where skilled
technicians can gently coax out the original beauty of your automobile. And we like the fact that
The Puddle recycles their water as a nice gesture to the environment. “We thank Boulder County
for their support over all the years,” says Hart.
Black Diamond Car Wash
1414 Hecla Way, Louisville, 303.666.6696, www.blackdiamondcarwash.com
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BEST KIDS’ DAY CAMP
Rocky Mountain Day Camp
P.O. Box 270608, Louisville, 303.495.5204,
www.rockymtndaycamp.com
David and Holly Hansburg couldn’t find a summer camp for
their kids that matched up to the camps of their own
childhoods. With lifelong careers in education, they decided to
start their own. Rocky Mountain Day Camp, last year’s runner
up, returns this year with top honors as Best Kids’ Day Camp.
“We develop confident, happy and well-rounded children,”
Hansburg says. “We give boys and girls programs of their own
so that they feel free to participate without a lot of the
inhibitions. We also sort by age group to provide appropriate
learning experiences.” OK, enough serious talk. Let’s hear
about the FUN! In residence for the summer at the Eldorado
K-8 elementary school in Superior, RMDC has a full range of
facilities for art, soccer, rock wall climbs, archery, drama,
rocketry, crafts, football, guest coaching from former collegiate
and Olympic athletes, Jump Rope Club, golf, water activities,
and more. Whatever it is, you know you’re in for fun! “Every
day is completely different,” Hansburg says with a laugh.
YMCA of Boulder Valley
2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.442.2778
2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, 303.664.5455
www.ymcabv.org
BEST DENTIST
Joel L. Schaffer, DDS
2880 Folsom, Suite 202, Boulder, 303.449.1792, www.coloradobritesmile.com
There’s something about a smile that’s contagious, and Dr. Joel Schaffer’s
patients have the most confident smiles of all. “We make our patients
comfortable here, with state-of-the-art technology and a caring staff, some
of whom have been with me for up to 27 years,” Schaffer says. What has
changed since Dr. Schaffer started practicing general and cosmetic
dentistry 35 years ago? “There’s been a 180-degree change in procedures
and the technology we use. We use a CAD-Cam system for making crowns
that fit perfectly. We use video so that patients can see in real-time what we
are working on. Lasers are now used in a lot of gum surgery, and air
abrasion cavity treatment replaces some of the drilling.” Want the smile of
your life? Call Dr. Schaffer, who says, “Thanks to everyone for the honor
of voting us the Best!”
Steven L. Eurich, DDS
1120 W. South Boulder Road, #202, Lafayette, 303.666.4653
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE
Nesheim Cleaning Services, Inc.
1212 Commerce St., Lafayette, 303.666.8888, www.nesheims.com
Got spots? You need professional help. But how do you choose the right
carpet service? Look for a spotless reputation, of course. “Check the
Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List, Chamber of Commerce, Tom
Martino’s Troubleshooter list ... and ask your neighbors,” advises Rick
Farasyn, owner of NesheimCleaning Services. “Howlong have they been
in business; are they experts?” Our certified technicians receive in-house
training three times a week to stay at the top of their game. We hire only
the kind of people that you would feel comfortable welcoming into your
home.” Nesheims will clean your carpet, hardwood floors, upholstery,
tile and stone. They can help with allergy relief treatments, even
restoration from water or fire damage. And their 100 percent money-
back guarantee means you will be happy with their work.
Chem-Dry of Boulder
3835 Silver Plume Circle, Boulder, 720.304.3910,
www.cdcarpetcleaning.com
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/
SERVICE DEPT.
Hoshi Motors
2504 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.449.6632,
www.hoshimotors.net
Hoshi Motors owner Laurie Farmen got her first
under-the-hood experience while attending a
vocational technical school in New Mexico. “I
found out, I really liked it,” she says. “We opened 22
years ago and in that time we have developed
personal relationships with many of our customers.
Confidence is so important in deciding where to
take your car for service. We pride ourselves on
our honesty and our competence.” Customers
appreciate the continuity they find at Hoshi Motors;
some of Farmen’s technicians have been with her for
more than 20 years and know customers by their
name and their car model. “We don’t blow our own
whistle much. We rely on our reputation and word-
of-mouth recommendations from our customers.
Anything else we need to know? “Oh yes, we also
like dogs a lot!” Farmen says.
Super-Rupair
1309 Yarmouth Ave., Boulder, 303.442.6508,
www.superrupair.com
BEST AUTO DEALER
Fisher Chevrolet Honda
6025 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.443.05300 and 800.873.0119,
www.fisherauto.com
What drives an auto dealer to be its best? A dedication to stellar
service and long-term customer relationships, says Lynn Rickman,
vice president of Fisher Chevrolet Honda in Boulder. “We place a
high importance on service, from helping you find the right car,
through the sale and throughout the lifetime of your vehicle.
People are more discerning right now, and value conscious. That’s
where our knowledgeable sales staff can help. Some of them have
been with us for over 25 years.” Honda and GM have repeatedly
recognized Fisher Chevrolet Honda as being in the top 5 percent
among dealers for customer service. “People know their service
technicians by name, they’ve been coming here so long,” Rickman
says. “We have great customers, and we appreciate their support.
Our dealership survives because of our customers.”
(TIE)
Boulder Toyota
2465 48th Court, Boulder, 303.443.3250,
www.bouldertoyota.com
Flatirons Acura/Subaru
5995 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 800.830.6706,
www.flatironsacura.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 17 C A M E R A
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Elevations Credit Union
2960 Diagonal Highway, Boulder
4760 Baseline Road, Suite A, Boulder
607 South Broadway, Suite E, Boulder
1669 Euclid Ave., Suite 143, Boulder
3140 Village Vista Drive, Suite 104, Erie
1900 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette
2101 N. Main St., Longmont
1079 S. Hover, Suite 100, Longmont
4750 W. 120th Ave., Unit #700, Westminster
303.443.4672
www.elevationscu.com
Seems like everyone’s keeping a closer eye on their money now. After all the
bankruptcies, market bottoms and bailouts, you get to wondering how secure your
money is. “Consumers today have a basic distrust of the financial industry,” says
Rich Jones, vice president of marketing for Elevations Credit Union. “They’ve seen
the bailouts and TARP, and they’ve seen the rate on their credit cards skyrocket. Now
what they want is a safe, local community organization that can take care of all their
financial service needs.” Members like the fact that the money that they deposit with
Elevations stays right here, Jones explains, and these funds are in turned loaned out
locally, which helps keep our economy on its feet. But Elevations is more than just a
place to put your money. What are the most popular services? “Checking account
with debit cards – we even have one option that really is free. All our lending
products are in high demand, because so many banks have stopped doing loans. And
mortgages, which rode a wave of refis when rates were historically low but now are
equally powered by new home sales” as buyers return to the market.
Boulder Valley Credit Union
5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.442.8850
2667 Broadway, Boulder, 303.449.3551
800 Coal Creek Circle, Louisville, 720.890.0404
www.bvcu.org
2880 Folsom, Suite 202 Boulder
(S.E. Corner of Folsom & Valmont)
Plenty of FREE PARKING
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(S.E. Corner of Folsom & Valmont)
Plenty of FREE PARKING
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18 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST DRY CLEANER/
LAUNDROMAT
Art Cleaners
1715 15th St., Boulder, 303.440.8600
2570 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.7030
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.494.2709
1501 Lee Hill Road, Boulder, 303.447.8700
3980 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.443.0158
1631 Pace St., Longmont, 303.684.8585
www.artcleaners.com
Let’s face it: we get dirty here in Boulder
County (it’s that active lifestyle). Lucky for us,
we have Art Cleaners to clean up after us.
Shirts, pants, linens, sheets, pillowcases, Uncle
Louie’s Shriner jacket – you get it dirty, Art
Cleaners gets it back to fresh and clean. It also
handles specialty items like drapes, rugs, leather
– even wedding gowns. Art Cleaners provides
free pick up and delivery of your items, which
saves you valuable time. We appreciate the
company’s commitment to environmentally
friendly dry cleaning, with a system that uses no
petrochemicals, produces no hazardous waste
and is non-toxic. There are six locations and
each is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable
folks who only want to help you clean up your
act, just a bit. (Inside tip: Drop off your duds by
9 a.m. and you get same-day service.)
John’s Cleaners
440 Black Diamond Drive, Lafayette, 303.665.9493
4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.5554
3325 28th St., Boulder, 303.444.2877
1615 Coalton Road, Superior, 303.499.2776
www.johnsdrycleaners.com
We’re honoredtobe Boulder’s
preferredfuneral provider
Thankyouforyourtrust
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 19 C A M E R A
BEST PILATES/ YOGA CENTER
CorePower Yoga
645 27th Way, Boulder, 303.497.9642; 3280 28th St., Boulder, 303.440.3930
www.corepoweryoga.com
Everyone needs to loosen up a bit, and yoga has become a popular way to do it. Been thinking
of giving it a try? Newcomers appreciate the way CorePower Yoga makes yoga accessible. “We
de-mystify yoga,” says Steph Schwartz, manager at the North Boulder location. “And we offer
many different types and classes of yoga: CorePower, HotPower Fusion, Boot Camp, Yin
Yoga; there is something here for everyone.” Classes run throughout the day, just pick the one
that matches your schedule. “We believe that consistency is very important. No matter which
class you attend, or even which CorePower studio you visit, you can expect the same level of
intensity, quality of instruction, the same classes,” Schwartz explains. CorePower facilities are
clean and the locker rooms are comfortable. To meet growing demand, the North Boulder
location is adding an entirely new yoga room soon. And don’t forget to check out the selection
of yoga clothes, books, supplies and lifestyle clothing in the retail shop.
(TIE)
Yoga Pod
1750 29th St., Suite 2020, Boulder, 303.444.4232, www.theyogapod.com
RallySport Health & Fitness Club
2727 29th St., Boulder, 303.449.4800, www.rallysportboulder.com
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT
RallySport Health and Fitness Club
2727 29th St., Boulder, 303.449.4800, www.rallysportboulder.com
Locally owned and operated for more than 30 years, RallySport is where Boulder County gets
its Fit on. Group fitness, cycling, aquatics, yoga, Pilates classes and extensive facilities make
this a favorite. “Our classes are very popular,” says Erin Carson, general director. “They are
well attended because we pay attention to what our members want to do and have classes for
each of these interests.” Staff members take a personal interest in your progress, provide
confident guidance and show a passion for continuing education. “We strive to be leaders in
our industry,” Carson says, “and our personal training program has been used as a national
model for other fitness facilities.” RallySport is designed for the whole family, and kids are
important here, too. “We provide a safe, fun and nurturing atmosphere for your children.
Our caretakers get to know each child.” Add in a healthy dose of monthly events, special
programs – from boxing to Nordic walking – and a personalized approach to fitness, and you
can see why RallySport Health and Fitness Club is The Best Place for your workout.
24 Hour Fitness
2900 Iris Ave., Boulder, 303.209.9274, www.24hourfitness.com
Thank you Boulder!
Thank you for voting us
Boulder County Gold Winner
for “Best AC/Heating Service”
7 years in a row!
www.precisionplumbing.com • 303-442-0154
20 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST HAIR SALON
FIX Hair Salon
1810 29th St., Suite 2000
303.442.4247, www.fixhairsalon.com
“We like to say that we’re not in the
beauty business,” says FIX owner
Robin Laurel, “we’re in the people
business. It’s all about our guests
here. We treat them like Queens or
Kings and make them look and feel
good! We find our ‘Rising Star
Stylists’ and put them through our
intensive Paul Mitchell Focus
training.” Since opening its doors in
October 2006 on the Twenty Ninth
Street Mall, FIX has become a top
destination for great hair styling,
personalized care and some
innovative extras, like a guest lounge
where you can enjoy snacks and
infused waters before your treatment.
Enjoy the three-minute “Drop
Dead” shampoo and head massage or
a deep conditioning treatment in the
“Lather Lounge.” Watch the
chemistry in the Color Bar as hair
color is mixed to your exact
preference. Or just take in the
spectacular Flatirons view while your
FIX stylist spoils you the way only
you deserve.
The Parlour
1037 Walnut St., Boulder
303.444.3747, www.theparlour.net
BOULDER
2500 Pearl St
303-443-1715
PARK MEADOWS
9197 E. Westview Rd
303-708-9655
DENVER
759 S. Colorado Blvd
303-733-2121
visit us online at mikescamera.com
Thank You Boulder
Boulder’s very own
Mike’s Camera… voted
America’s Best Camera store
Photo Trade News Magazine
& Photofinisher of the Year
Photo Industry Reporter
for making us your favorite camera
store for over 41years!
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 21 C A M E R A
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Bartlett Interiors
2020 Pearl St., Boulder
303.442.5194, www.bartlettinteriors.com
Bartlett Interiors has been decorating and furnishing
Boulder homes for nearly 50 years. Started by a
Boulder family in 1960, Jane Bartlett joined the
business in 1975 and bought it in 1984, the same year
her sister, Nancy, joined her in the enterprise. “We are
a small, but full-service interior design firm – just two
people,” Jane Bartlett says. “We deal with all aspects
of residential and commercial design.” They have a
large library of fabrics, tile, carpeting and more. “We
also have a showroom of furniture and accessories,
with hand-picked pieces of nice quality, collectible
things, not throw-away things. They have a homier
feel than you find in other stores. We’d love to have
them in our own homes.” And the Bartletts have a
consulting service – from small to large assignments.
It can be one pillow, reupholstering a chair, or
consulting on remodeling one or more rooms in a
home. The secrets of their success: “We try to be good
listeners and hear what people want, so they’re not
intimidated by the process. We have years of
experience that we love passing on to people, teaching
them and working with things they already own,
making it their home, not ours.”
(TIE)
Design Matters Home
912 Garfield Ave., Louisville
303.249.4661, www.designmattershome.com
Timberline Fine Furniture & Interior Design
2015 Pearl St., Boulder
303.443.3610, www.timberlinefinefurniture.com
BEST LASIK/ LASER EYE
FACILITY/ SURGEON
InSight Lasik
1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette
303.665.7577, www.insightlasik.com
“At InSight Lasik we strive to achieve perfection,” says
Dr. Jimmy Jackson, president of InSight Lasik. “We
are in the perfection business.” The facility and its
experienced vision correction specialists, who have
collectively treated more than 35,000 patients,
approach perfection with a combination of high touch
and high tech. High touch means being slow,
methodical, redundant and conservative, with
tremendous attention to detail. High tech is having
the most advanced technology in Colorado. Joining
Dr. Jackson and Vice President Dr. Keith Miller is
their team of LASIK specialists and Board Certified
Ophthalmologists Drs. Warren Tripp, C. Starck
Johnson and Abdul Ali, providing patients with
complete refractive surgery and LASIK services.
Exceptional customer service, free in-depth
consultations, state-of-the-art vision correction and
comprehensive follow-up care are all part of the
package. No wonder InSight Lasik is consistently
named the best in Boulder County. Says Jackson:
“Our goal at InSight Lasik is for every patient to say,
‘My vision is perfect, and they took phenomenal care
of me each step of the way.’”
Beyer Laser Center
1810 30th St., Suite B, Boulder
303.554.5855, www.bouldereyes.com
22 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST HOLISTIC CARE/
WELLNESS CENTER
Wellness Center
at Frasier Meadows
350 Ponca Place, Boulder
720.562.4317, www.frasiermeadows.org
The Wellness Center educates and empowers its
clients and promotes prevention of chronic
disease through healthy lifestyle activities.
“People take responsibility and have success, and
they feel empowered,” says Director of Wellness
Lyn McQueen. And you don’t have to be a
resident of Frasier Meadows to participate. “We
have about 60 community members who come
through. Some are younger people who need a
quiet warm-water pool. Others who come are
looking for a smaller environment with more
individual attention. We don’t compete with the
recreation centers and clubs. Everybody knows
you when you come in, and every one of the staff
can help you with your individualized program.”
An activity at the Wellness Center that is
attracting adherents and is also available to
community members is “Egoscue,” a postural
alignment system based on yoga postures.
(TIE)
Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder
2500 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 290, Boulder
303.665.5515, www.acupunctureclinicofboulder.com
Helios Integrated Medicine
4150 Darley Ave., #1, Boulder
303.499.9224, www.e-helios.com
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Thank you for your 26 years of loyal support!
We’re looking forward to many more years of serving you,
your family and friends.
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 23 C A M E R A
BEST MOVING COMPANY
Taylor Moving
4949 North Broadway, #110, Boulder
303.443.5885, www.taylormove.com
Once again, Taylor Moving wins the Gold.
“It comes down to the crews we send out,”
says Glen Taylor, co-owner with his wife
Leah. “We strive to make every customer
happy. At Taylor Moving we are what we say
– a true family-run, locally owned and
operated moving company that cares about
you and your belongings.” For 15 years, savvy
Colorado individuals, businesses and non-
profits have entrusted their possessions to
Taylor Moving, which has earned a
reputation for trustworthiness, superior
service and satisfied customers. The company
transports as many as 1,200 households and
businesses each year. It specializes in moves
within Boulder County, but regularly conveys
people all over Colorado. Always looking to
be good community citizens, Taylor works
with Eco-Cycle to help the environment and
create a model for zero waste – for example,
they keep moving materials from the landfill
by buying back used boxes from their
customers and reselling them at a reduced
rate, and re-using packing paper. Boxes that
are no longer usable eventually make the
journey to Eco-Cycle, along with plastic
bottles and metal cans that Taylor recycles.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
6280 Arapahoe Road, Boulder
303.440.8901, www.twomenandatruck.com
We’ve been pedalling with you
for the past 50 years!
ThankYouBoulder!
2020 Pearl Street • Boulder
2425 CANYON BOULEVARD • BOULDER • 303-449-2626
W A L T E R S A N D H O G S E T T. C O M
Thanks for your votes
that make us
SHINE!
24 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST PET BOARDING
SERVICE
Cottonwood
Kennels
7275 Valmont Road, Boulder
303.442.2602, www.cottonwoodkennels.com
Cottonwood Kennels has won the Boulder
County Gold Award since 2003. “Our staff
does a fantastic job,” says Tom Bonfili, co-
owner of the kennel with Penny Vardell.
“They work very hard and have to be very
dedicated. They really have to love animals.”
The staff provide Boulder County’s pets with
tender, loving, play-and-stay care in an
idyllic setting. Located on a small farm that
also houses sheep, alpaca, ducks, chickens
and peacocks, the facility features spacious,
stimulating outdoor and indoor
environments for dogs, cats, birds, bunnies,
ferrets and most other small animals.
Special-needs pets are welcomed, and the
kennel has a toll-free number that owners
may call any time for a progress report. But
year after year, what sets Cottonwood apart
are the pet-to-person connections, the high-
quality interactions between the staff and
every one of its boarders, every day. “The
bottom line is you have to really care, you
have to want to do the best job possible –
and we do,” Bonfili emphasizes.
Broadway Animal Hospital
1405 South Broadway, Boulder
303.499.5505, www.broadwayanimal.com
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 25 C A M E R A
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Paul Roach, RE/MAX of Boulder
2425 Canyon Blvd, Suite 110, Boulder, 303.441.5693, www.pauljroach.com
For his entire 32-year career, Paul Roach has lived, worked and invested in Boulder. He has an
intimacy with the people, neighborhoods and the market that few real estate brokers share. He
is an expert in local regulations, processes and properties, and has strong relationships with
mortgage brokers, title companies, appraisers, insurance companies, contractors and
inspectors, so transactions go smoothly. “The primary thing is trust,” he says. “If a client asks
me, ‘Should I buy this house?’ and I don’t think so, I say so. And I look at the resale value of
the home they’re considering, and whether it’s a good value, and I advise them. For sellers, there
are four things that determine if a house sells: price, condition, location and terms. I work with
the owner to prepare the property properly, and to stage the house. It takes negotiating ability
and finesse to deal with another agent, and it’s important to have a good reputation with one’s
peers.” Roach is proud that in 2007 and 2008 the RE/MAX office in Boulder was the No. 1
producing single office in terms of commissions.” Roach’s volume in sales is $150 million in
the last 20 years. “A real estate agent is a psychologist, lawyer, financier, decorator, social worker
and engineer,” he quips.
(TIE)
Karen Bernardi, Bernardi Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker
2700 Canyon Blvd., Suite 200, Boulder, 303.402.6000, www.bernardirealestate.com
Dave Fish, RE/MAX of Boulder
2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.441.5601, www.davefish.com
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/ OFFICE
Wright-Kingdom Real Estate
4875 Pearl E. Circle, Suite 100, Boulder, 1.800.343.8885, www.wrightkingdom.com
Celebrating its 33rd year in business, Wright-Kingdom is a local company with deep
roots in the community. And it’s also connected to Leading Real Estate Companies of
the World, a network of independent, privately held companies with 5,000 offices in
the United States and in 25 countries. “We’re fortunate; our success is directly related
to the people here – agents, a full-time relocation director, and the office staff,” says
general manager Dan Kingdom. “They average close to 17 years with the company.
We have a very active group of full-time, professional Realtors committed to
providing the best possible customer service.” In addition, Wright-Kingdom is
involved in more than 100 non-profits, primarily in Colorado. Some of the
organizations are The Children’s Hospital in Denver, I Have a Dream Foundation,
Stand Up for Kids, and a teen-parent program in the Boulder Valley School District.
“We have received the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award many times,”
Kingdom says. “It’s always a welcome surprise, and is very rewarding for all of us to
be recognized by the community. Our business is about relationships, more than the
individual transaction. Eighty percent of our business is repeat and referral.”
RE/MAX of Boulder
2425 Canyon Blvd., Suite 110, Boulder, 303.449.7000, www.boulderco.com
BEST RETIREMENT/ALTERNATIVE OR ELDER
CARE/ASSISTED LIVING The Academy
970 Aurora Ave., Boulder, 303.938.1920, www.theacademyboulder.com
The Academy has won the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award numerous
times, and no wonder. “People recognize that we strive for excellence and that we
have a special community,” says Karen McMurray, a managing director and co-
owner of the Academy. “The Academy is a beautiful place, but it’s the people who
live here and the people who work here who make it special. We have only 60 to 70
residents and 60 employees – we’re like a family. Everybody in collaboration makes
it a special place.” The Academy’s mission statement tells it all: To be a community
of excellence that fosters meaningful living in an intimate environment of grace and
beauty. “We – all employees – always try to go the extra mile for everyone here,”
McMurray says. “Because we’re small, everyone knows everyone. The staff gives so
much. It’s the small size coupled with the dedication of staff to be excellent in all they
do that make this a special place.”
Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
350 Ponca Place, Boulder, 303.499.4888, www.frasiermeadows.org
BEST MEDICAL FACILITY
Boulder Community Hospital
BCH Main Campus, 1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
BCH Foothills, 4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.854.7000
Community Medical Center, 1000 West S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303.666.4357
Gunbarrel Medical Center, 6685 Gunpark Drive East, Suite 110, Boulder, 303.530.3062
Mapleton Center for Rehabilitation, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.544.5700
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine East, 400 South McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303.926.2665
BCH Medical Pavilion, 1155 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2288
BCH Surgery Center, 1136 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303.938.5470
Worldwide Travel Clinic, 1136 Alpine Ave., Suite 205, Boulder, 303.938.5334
www.bch.org
“We want to thank Camera readers for giving us this wonderful recognition for nine
consecutive years,” says Rich Sheehan, Boulder Community Hospital’s director of
public relations. “Our dedicated and talented doctors, nurses and other staff are
directly responsible for the high level of care that Boulder County residents have
come to expect from BCH. Of course, we couldn’t be as successful without the
assistance of the hundreds of volunteers who give their time and talents to
supporting our patients. I think this award also reflects the community’s
appreciation of our commitment to provide local access to the newest treatments
and technologies, such as the innovative da Vinci Surgical System that we
introduced to Boulder County late last year.”
Boulder Medical Center
BMC Broadway (Main), 2750 Broadway, Boulder, 303.440.3000
BMC Foothills, 4745 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 200, Boulder, 303.938.4700
BMC Avista, 80 Health Park Drive, Suite 100, Louisville, 303.673.0448
www.bouldermedicalcenter.com
26 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE
The Hydrant
2900 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.7550
The Hydrant stands out with its canine and human customers for its excellent
customer service, the smiling faces that greet the pooches and, points out
manager Elisha Martinez, “everything is included at one price, with no add-ons.
Other grooming shops may be cheaper, but we include with the haircut: bath,
nail clipping and ear cleaning, and friendly dogs get to be cage-free. We give one
of the best haircuts in town, and we’ve provided excellent, reliable service for 39
years, with the same owner, Joy Bishop.” The three groomers – Martinez,
Valerie Brandner and Jenny Wehinger – deserve much of the credit for The
Hydrant’s success. They have all been there for more than five years. “We’re hair
stylists for dogs,” says Martinez. And if this isn’t enough, the pup who has
everything might fancy Hydrant’s most popular service – the spa package,
including a facial that repels and removes odors, aromatherapy, paw treatment
and special cologne. Oh, for a dog’s life.
Dog Spot
5155 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 720.565.3647, www.thedogspot.moonfruit.com
BEST VETERINARIAN
Alpine Hospital for Animals
3210 Valmont Road, Boulder
303.443.9661, www.alpinehospitalforanimals.com
Karen McCormick, DVM, CVA, has been practice owner of
Alpine Hospital since 2006. Her approach is humane and
compassionate to her animal patients and their owners. “My
underlying philosophy as a citizen and a doctor is to treat
people as I want to be treated – in other words, the Golden
Rule. This means to have compassion for other people’s fears,
to communicate choices for their pets and what the choices
mean, and never make judgments of what owners choose to do
for their pets. Whatever they decide is up to them, if only they
keep their pets pain-free.” She points out there are many
advancements in veterinary care and equipment today, but that
sometimes the care chosen has to be based on the means of the
owner. Besides practicing Western medicine, Alpine offers
alternative medical choices: acupuncture, laser therapy to
relieve pain without medication, BICOM
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treatment for
allergies, and follow-up chemotherapy for pets referred from
Colorado State University. “We love what we do, and we have
respect and compassion for each other. It’s not just a job, but a
passion. We’re here to be partners with pet owners. We’re
owners ourselves.”
Broadway Animal Hospital
1405 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.499.5505,
www.broadwayanimal.com
BEST BOULDER VALLEY/ST. VRAIN SCHOOL
Boulder High School
1604 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.442.2430, http://schools.bvsd.org/boulderhigh
Boulder High School is one of Colorado’s oldest and finest high schools. “This is a tremendous honor
for us to receive the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award,” says Boulder High School’s new
principal, Kevin Braney, who is full of enthusiasm for the school. “Winning it is directly related to the
support of the community, and the talent of our students and faculty. It’s a place that’s full of great
energy – and phenomenal academic achievement. We have 30 Advanced Placement classes, 34 clubs
and activities kids can join. We have so much talent in our art, music and theater programs. The spirit
that comes from community support and talented students and faculty leads to excellence in
everything we do. For me, it’s an honor to continue the good work that is done here, and I look
forward to the new heights we can reach together.”
Fairview High School
1515 Greenbrier Blvd., Boulder, 303.499.7600, www.bvsd.org/schools/Fairview
BEST HEARING AID CENTER
Hearing HealthCare Centers
4800 Baseline Road, Suite E108, Boulder, 303.499.3900; 1515 Main St., Suite 15, Longmont, 303.776.8748
www.hearinghealthcarecenters.com
This is the third year in a row that Hearing HealthCare Centers have won the Boulder County Gold
People’s Choice Award. What are they doing that’s special? “We make people feel very comfortable,” says
owner and director Whitney Swander, Au.D. “We have an open-door policy for people to come in if
anything is troubling them. Also, we like to be their source if they hear about any new technology and
for all aspects of hearing care.” Clients receive attentive follow-up care, too. Before they leave the office,
the staff makes another appointment for them. “So we know we’re going to see them again, whether it’s
in a week or six months,” Dr. Swander says. With technology changing all the time, she points out,
hearing aids are not like they were even five years ago. “We urge people to come in and learn what’s
available today. They can try on many types and styles. It’s important that people know they don’t need
to put it off, and that it can be a pleasant surprise.”
Boulder Valley Hearing & Speech Center
4745 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 130, Boulder, 303.443.2771
90 Health Park Drive, Suite 220, Louisville, 303.443.2771
588 N. Hwy. 287, Suite 204, Lafayette, 303.443.2771
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 27 C A M E R A
BEST TEACHER
Doug London,
Alexander Dawson School
10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette
303.665.6679, www.dawsonschool.org
Doug London is the consummate teacher: in the
classroom, where English is his subject; on the soccer
field, where he coaches boys and girls teams to victory
(the Denver Post just named him Coach of the Year for
leading the girls soccer team to the state finals for Class
3A); and as Dean of Students, a role in which he
counsels kids who may have reached a crisis in their
lives. “I think what makes teaching high school so
interesting,” he says, “is that you get students to ask
better and better questions – about themselves, the
fiction they are reading and interacting with, and
ultimately the world they are moving into. With better
questions they become better at consuming, and
defining their life experiences.” In English class he gets
the juniors and seniors he teaches to examine themes
that challenge assumptions they’ve had – and to look at
them in their own lives. He has them do a lot of
practice writing to develop confidence in their skills.
“There are a lot of chances to write and get feedback on
their writing in a small school like Dawson.” In his
spare time London likes to ski and bike and – no
surprise – to coach boys and girls school or club soccer
teams. “I’ve enjoyed my 32-year career as a teacher and
hope I may have helped some kids make better choices
in their lives,” he says.
Brenda Taylor, Centennial Middle School
2205 Norwood Ave., Boulder, 303.443.3760, www.bvsd.org
BOULDER
4800 Baseline Rd. Ste. E108 • 303-499-3900
LONGMONT
1515 N Main St. Ste. 15 • 303-776-8748
Thank you Boulder County
for all of your votes!
Kimberly Deffenbaugh Audiology Assistant, Joyce Funkenbusch Patient Care Coordinator,
Whitney Swander Au.D. Owner, Doctor of Audiology
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BEST FUNERAL HOME SERVICE PROVIDER
Crist Mortuary & Crematory
3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, 303.442.4411, www.cristmortuary.com
“Our goal is make a difficult time as easy as possible, to serve the family well,” says Michael
Greenwood, general manager of Crist Mortuary & Crematory. When the inevitable happens to
a loved one, it’s gratifying to know that compassionate, experienced professionals are there to
help. Crist Mortuary is Boulder’s only full-service funeral home, with an on-site crematory and
cemetery. The exemplary staff, many of whom have been involved in the Boulder community
for years, are committed to alleviating – with respect and dignity – the burdens of a death in
the family. They provide a variety of services to help families with preplanning, arrangements
and aftercare. “Our customer service is second to none,” Greenwood says. “We do everything
we can to make it easy for the family.”
M.P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Home
4984 Idylwild Trail, Boulder, 303.530.4111
2460 Canyon Blvd.
303.449.2112
www.jjwells.com
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 29 C A M E R A
BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER
Boulder Valley Credit Union
5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.442.8850
2667 Broadway, Boulder, 303.449.3551
800 Coal Creek Circle, Louisville, 720.890.0404
www.bvcu.org
As Boulder Valley Credit Union celebrates it 50th anniversary as a local business, it is a tribute
to its staff, management, volunteers and members that the Credit Union was the recipient of
three of the Camera’s Boulder County Gold Awards. For the second year in a row, the
community has voted Boulder Valley Credit Union “The Best Local Employer,” and runner
up for “The Best Financial Institution” and “Best in Customer Service,” in Boulder County.
The Credit Union’s commitment to helping its members reach their financial dreams,
providing sincere customer service, being Colorado’s industry leader in sustainability, and
staying true to its original founding philosophy of “People Helping People” make the Credit
Union a superior local financial institution. Boulder Valley Credit Union continues to uphold
its long-term commitment of quality, affordable service and environmental stewardship to the
communities it serves.
Boulder Community Hospital
BCH Main Campus, 1100 Balsam Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
BCH Foothills, 4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 720.854.7000
Community Medical Center, 1000 West South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303.666.4357
Gunbarrel Medical Center, 6685 Gunpark Drive East, Suite 110, Boulder, 303.530.3062
Mapleton Center for Rehabilitation, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2273
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, 303.544.5700
Boulder Center for Sports Medicine East, 400 South McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303.926.2665
BCH Medical Pavilion, 1155 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303.440.2288
BCH Surgery Center, 1136 Alpine Ave., Boulder, 303.938.5470
Worldwide Travel Clinic, 1136 Alpine Ave., Suite 205, Boulder, 303.938.5334
www.bch.org
BEST STORAGE FACILITY
U Store It
6405 O'Dell Place, Boulder, 303.530.3600
4545 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.444.7867
5815 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.5613
6338 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.245.0388
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Are you moving? Do you need to clear away clutter? Are you downsizing but still want to
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the country that can help you save time and money. Knowledgeable staff can help you to
reserve appropriate storage space. A move starts with sturdy moving boxes that will protect
your possessions throughout the entire moving and storage process. Storage boxes and all
kinds of packing supplies can be purchased at the local U Store It facilities (four in Boulder)
or online through the Web site. Online orders can be delivered to you free with a $25
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Boulder Bins Self Storage
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30 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST SKINCARE
FACILITY
Laser
& Cosmetic
Associates
of Boulder
4745 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 130, Boulder
303.558.8800
www.enhanceyourskin.com
Look good and feel good! Laser &
Cosmetic Associates of Boulder is owned
and operated by local board-certified
physicians. They offer medical-grade skin
and facial rejuvenation treatments that
provide exceptional and lasting results –
combining state-of-the-industry laser
and non-surgical treatments with facial
plastic surgery. Led by Andrew
Goldman, M.D., the medical doctors
and expert staff combine technology
with personalized care to give patients
greater levels of satisfaction and
confidence in their lives. Treatments
include skin resurfacing and acne
treatment through skin tightening,
chemical peels, medical-grade skin care,
light therapy, laser vein treatment,
lymphatic massage, facials and more.
Essentiels Spa
2660 Canyon Blvd., Boulder,
303.440.0711
www.halcyondayssalonsandspas.com/
Essentiels_Spa.asp
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303-485-8834
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(303) 442-4400
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BEST NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Humane Society
of Boulder Valley
2323 55th St., Boulder, 303.442.4030
www.boulderhumane.org
Adopting a pet from the Humane Society can be a
wonderful experience. But that’s not the only
service the Humane Society provides. CEO Lisa
Pedersen explains, “Our principal mission is to
create healthy relationships between pets and
people. One goal of that is adoption; another is to
help maintain healthy relationships of people
already living with pets. We aim to be the ultimate
animal resource in the community: for new pets, in
the veterinary clinic, dog training classes, activities
and more. We want people with any animal needs
to turn to us. Mainly we give shelter. We work on
behavior modification with animals before they go
into adoption; on the medical side we can provide
health care so they can find that forever home.”
She noted that adoptions this summer were up
over last year. The organization has expanded
programs for people in financial need who have
pets, helping with pet food and veterinary care.
“We’re grateful to the community for support, to
our volunteers and to people coming to us for
pets,” she says. “It’s a tribute to the way the
community values the animals in their lives.”
Eco-Cycle
5030 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.6634
140 Martin St., Longmont, 303.772.7300
www.ecocycle.org
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ThankYou For Your
Continued Support!
32 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS Pearl Street Mall
Downtown Boulder (from 700 to 2200 Pearl St., between Spruce and Arapahoe)
303.449.3774, www.boulderdowntown.com
Terri Takata-Smith, executive director of Downtown Boulder, can cite endless possibilities for
entertaining kids on the Pearl Street Mall. And she’s talking just about the free stuff. “No cost, and
hours of enjoyment,” she says. During hot summer days, the pop-jet fountain on the 1300 block is a
huge crowd favorite, and kids can’t resist the cooling spray. Not far, on the 1400 block, is the marble
play area involving the oh-so-climbable snail and frog. In the 1200 block outside Peppercorn are rock
structures and a bridge for the kids to climb and explore. “Those activities are typical of Boulder,”
Takata-Smith notes. “People here love to climb and explore.” On the 1100 block is the “slippery rock,”
which attracts kids like a magnet. The famous Pearl Street Mall buskers are spellbinding: There’s
Bongo, the balloon artist, who twists balloons into every conceivable shape; and contortionist Mitford
Ibashi-i Brown, who unbelievably curls his lanky body into a 20-inch Plexiglass box. The people trains
run during the summer between the 1200 and 1400 blocks, Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to
noon. Festivals on the Mall – like the Boulder Asian Festival, and the Boulder Jewish Festival – often
incorporate kids’ activities. Seasonal events coming up include the Munchkin Masquerade on
Thursday, October 29, from 2 to 5 p.m., when little ones trick or treat up and down the Mall. And
all ages chime in for the home team at the Pearl Street Stampedes, those let-’em-have-it pep rallies on
the Friday nights before Colorado Buffaloes football home games, featuring the Golden Buffalo
Marching Band. No wonder kids – and their parents – love hanging out at the Pearl Street Mall.
Gateway Park Fun Center
4800 N. 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.4386, www.gatewayfunpark.com
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BEST SPA Essentiels Spa
2660 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.440.0711
www.halcyondayssalonsandspas.com/Essentiels_Spa.asp
Essentiels, which opened in 1997, is one of the Premier
Spas of America – 40 elegant spas, salons and boutiques
throughout North America that provide luxurious and
beneficial wellness and beauty services. Spa director Lisa
Frost points out some features that set Essentiels apart
from other spas. “We have eight different full-day spa
packages,” she says, “ranging from The Stress Buster, an
aromatherapy tub followed by a full body massage, for
$130; to the six-and-a-half-hour Day Out Extravaganza,
with salt and oil body glow, Phytomer, a deluxe facial,
full-body massage, manicure, pedicure and catered
lunch, all for $375.” Essentiels provides a steam room
and dry sauna for its clients, unlike other local spas, says
Frost. “It is our mission at Essentiels Spa to improve
quality of life through physical and mental rejuvenation.
We strive to surpass expectations, and it is our labor of
love to create memorable moments. Our staff works
passionately to build enduring and rewarding
relationships with our clients and community, through
knowledge, wellness and superior service.”
St. Julien Hotel & Spa
900 Walnut St., Boulder, 877.303.0900, www.stjulien.com
BEST TANNING SALON Tans To Go
1842 30th St., Boulder, 303.444.7600, www.tanstogo.com
Tans To Go has won the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award eight years in a row. Owner Doug Swartz credits his
outstanding staff of young women, many of whom have been with him for six, seven and eight years. They are “completely
empowered,” he says. “They can do what they need to do so all the customers are satisfied. We need to earn your business so
you’ll come here, and then treat you well so you’ll come back. The staff is trained from day one to ask customers what they
can do to make the experience better.” Thanks to the success of the business, Swartz says, “We have almost doubled in size
this year. We’re adding new equipment and services, and we’re excited about that.” And once again Tans To Go has been
selected to sponsor the CU cheerleaders and dance team.
VerandaSun
1670 30th St., Boulder, 303.447.8844, www.verandasun.com
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY James TravelPoints
1750 14th St., Boulder, 303.442.2340, www.travelpoints.com
Founded in 1957, James TravelPoints is today led by a second generation of the James family. President Donald
James explains the company’s success: “We’ve developed many specialty niches, so that one, two or three people
here become experts in a particular destination. They focus all their attention on that destination. For example,
we have three people whom we identify as our Mexico experts; people may go online themselves and research
Mexico travel, but then they want to talk with someone who really knows Mexico, so they call us. We have
three people who do nothing but plan trips to Belize and Costa Rica.” So, name your preferred location or type
of travel – Russia, Japan, Italy, barge trips in France, cruises, and so on – and you’ll find a specialist at James.
“We promote those experts on our Web site,” Donald James adds, “and so our marketplace has expanded
beyond Boulder – it’s all over the United States. Someone in New York who wants to go to Costa Rica contacts
us. One of the cornerstones of our business philosophy is creating relationships with our customers. Customers
stay with us long-term, and they talk to their friends, family and associates about the good experience they’ve
had with us. That’s the best advertising, and the best way for a business to grow and survive.”
Cain Travel
3004 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.2246, www.caintravel.com
BEST PLACE FOR WORSHIP Unity of Boulder
2855 Folsom St., Boulder, 303.442.1411, www.unityofboulder.com
Unity of Boulder is part of a worldwide Christian organization that is more than a century old. “First, on behalf of our Unity
Family, I want to thank all the people who voted for our church-center as the Best Place for Worship,” says minister Jack
Groveland. “In Boulder Unity we emphasize the True and Divine Self available within all people, regardless of their culture, race,
station in life, or particular religious orientation. It’s the same Divine Self whether you name it Krishna, Christ, Buddha, Nature,
Tao, God, or Higher Power – or any name you have for unconditional, all-intelligent Love. Thus, the emphasis of our church-
center is to help people and children of all ages to access their Divine Self Nature, which will enable them to live successful,
joyful, peaceful lives. Try Unity.”
First Presbyterian Church of Boulder
2015 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.3610, www.fpcboulder.org
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 33 C A M E R A
BEST ACTIVIST/
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
John Breaux
Sadly, this Award is given posthumously. John
Breaux, age 57, was killed Jan. 30, 2009, after
being hit by a driver who veered off Highway
287 in Lafayette. Breaux was a familiar figure in
Louisville and Lafayette, known for his simple
acts of kindness. As he spent most days riding
his bicycle and picking up trash, he would hold
open a door for someone or share his kind
smile. Breaux lived with his family in
Louisville, where a life-sized bronze statue of
him, straddling his bike and waving, is planned
as a permanent memorial. The statue will be
placed on a grassy knoll near the Steinbaugh
Pavilion in the Front Street Plaza. The sculptor,
Louisville’s Dawn Record, considered Breaux a
friend and is donating her time. Cost of the
materials will be paid for through donations made to the John Breaux Memorial Fund. Record
said she hopes the statue, including a trash bag hanging from the bike's handlebar and a spot to
leave flowers, can be installed by Jan. 30, 2010, the anniversary of his death. A memorial bike ride
took place on Feb. 1, with hundreds honoring Breaux’s life. On May 9, dozens of people took
part in the city’s inaugural John Breaux Spring Cleanup Day. John Breaux’s legacy is alive in the
communities he loved. To donate to the John Breaux Memorial Fund to help cover the cost of
materials for the memorial statue, visit any U.S. Bank branch.
Josie Heath
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
1123 Spruce St., Boulder, 303.442.0436, www.commfound.org
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1822, www.mcguckin.com
Multiple award winner McGuckin Hardware is the epitome of good customer service. “The
customer service standpoint sets us apart frommany other stores,” says marketing manager Randy
Barker. “This has been a family-owned business since 1955, and the customer-service example is
set by the owners: Dave Hight and his son, Barry Hight, are active on the sales floor and serving
customers every day. Due to the size of the store – 60,000 square feet with more than 200,000
items – it is often difficult for customers to locate things on their own. We strive to provide
outstanding service to help them find what they’re looking for. We try to be available, but not
overbearing.” Barker says the store is busy, despite the tough economy. “People are coming in here
to get assistance on repair and maintenance to extend the life of products, rather than replacing
them with new products.”
Boulder Valley Credit Union
5505 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.442.8850
2667 Broadway, Boulder, 303.449.3551
800 Coal Creek Circle, Louisville, 720.890.0404
www.bvcu.org
BOULDER’S FINEST
TANNING SALON
10 Beds - 6 Different Tanning Systems
Individual CD Sound Systems
Lotions• Airbrush Tanning
NEW! Matrix bed- Low UVA, High Wattage bed
Appointments are recommended & preferred
30th St. & Walnut • Boulder, CO • www.tanstogo.com
303-444-7600
www.rockymtndaycamp.com
303-495-5204 • Superior, CO
We build
confident, happy,
well rounded
children.
Boys & Girls 4.5 – 12
welcome!
Registration
for 2010 begins
November 2009
34 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
SHOPPER’S PARADISE
BEST ART GALLERY
Art & Soul Gallery
1615 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.544.5803,
www.artandsoulboulder.com
What is the magic of art, that a painting or
sculpture, or even an exquisite piece of
jewelry, can transport us or make us feel
something? “We are committed to bringing
the most unique and thought-provoking art
to Boulder,” gallery owner Debbie Klein
explains. “We specialize in emerging artists
who are doing out-of-the-ordinary work that
appeals to the Boulder aesthetic.”
Contemporary paintings take a different
look at familiar themes and the found-object
sculpture is playful. Unique art jewelry in
silver, gold and semi-precious and precious
stones are chosen for their unique
craftsmanship as well as artistic appeal. “Our
engagement and wedding rings are perfect
for when you want something a little more
creative.” On just having celebrated the
gallery’s ninth year in business, Klein says,
“We’re not the new kids on the block
anymore. We are grateful for all of the
support we have received through the years.”
Mary Williams Fine Arts
2116 Pearl St., Suite C, Boulder, 303.938.1588,
www.marywilliamsfinearts.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 35 C A M E R A
BEST ART SUPPLY & HOBBY STORE
Michaels
4800 Baseline Road, #A108, Boulder, 303.494.2008, www.michaels.com
Where is your creative muse leading you today? While you’re deciding, head over to
Michaels, because no matter what you need, they have the paint, beads, glue, frames,
brushes, yarn, stencils, frames, clay, ribbon and markers to get it done. “Our employees
are very helpful and knowledgeable. They do a lot of crafts themselves and know how to
use the products. And we’re good at showing you how to get your project done,” says
department manager Paula Roy. Kids love all the exciting projects they can find at The
Knack, Michaels’ Web site for creative kids (theknackkids.com), with ideas for hours of
intelligent, creative fun. Planning a wedding? Michaels is your one-stop shop for
invitations, favors, table settings, candles and thank you notes. Michaels is also your
headquarters for seasonal decorations and projects, with all the necessary materials and
instructions to get you from Valentine’s Day through New Year’s.
Art Hardware
1135 Broadway St., #1, Boulder, 303.444.3063, www.arthardware.com
BEST BEDDING/LINENS/
MATTRESS STORE
Verlo Mattress Factory
3080 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.447.1154, www.verlo.com
Let’s face it: buying a mattress is a big decision, the kind you literally have
to sleep on. If you’re going to spend a third of your life on a mattress, you
want it to be the right one. “Good quality bedding is an investment,” says
Verlo sales associate Kristin Hurlbut. “People are looking for a mattress
that is comfortable and won’t break down. We comfort test our customers
on a soft, medium and firm mattress to find your firmness preference, then
we find a quality mattress that matches your budget.” Every mattress set is
made to your order, right here in the Verlo factory, and guaranteed for a
minimum of five years. “We offer a comfort adjustment any time in the
first year after your purchase,” Hurlbut explains. “We’ll pick up your
mattress, bring it back to the factory and rebuild it for you if you decide
you want it a little softer or firmer, completely free. It’s gratifying when
people come back in and tell us how getting a good night’s sleep really
changed their life!” Voters didn’t have to toss and turn too much on this
one: Verlo Mattress Factory is the favorite place for quality bedding and
accessories in Boulder County.
Bed, Bath & Beyond
1741 28th St., Boulder, 303.415.0302
3275 Prairie Ave., Boulder, 303.440.1019
205 Ken Pratt Blvd., #240, Longmont, 303.772.8300
www.bedbathandbeyond.com
BEST ANTIQUE JEWELRY STORE
Classic Facets Antique Jewelry
942 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.938.8851, www.classicfacets.com
“Jewelry is fun; it makes you feel good,” says Mikki Rainey, owner of
Classic Facets in Boulder. Since opening in 1985, the store has
developed an international reputation as a source for one-of-a-kind,
authentic antique jewelry. “These pieces are a little bit of history,”
Rainey explains. “Back when these were made, heirloom stones were
passed down from generation to generation. Each piece of jewelry was
designed for a specific stone. This makes every piece as unique as its
stone.” At any one time, Classic Facets has thousands of pieces of vintage
costume, premier estate and fine jewelry. What’s hot right now? White
gold, filigree and diamond jewelry from the 1920s, Rainey says, and
there’s an unusually good selection available right now due to the current
economy, as more owners are deciding to consign their jewelry. “We’re a
unique store for unique jewelry. We’re not your run-of-the-mall store,”
she quips.
Hurdle’s Jewelry
1402 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.1084, www.hurdlesjewelry.com
BEST ANTIQUE DEALER
The Amazing Garage Sale
4919 N. Broadway, Boulder, 303.447.0417, www.theamazinggaragesale.com
You can spot the first-timers to The Amazing Garage Sale. Once through the front door, they
just stand there taking in the whole scene, not sure where to start. So much treasure and so
little time! Show mannequins, art pottery, photos in exquisite frames and unique artwork vie
for space on top of a hand-painted hutch. A vintage wagon-wheel chair sits next to sculptural
plywood chairs from the ’50s. Art prints, posters, baskets and collectible objets you simply
can’t live without are piled, hung and stacked everywhere. At the center of this amazing show
is Judy Lesta, who has been assembling and selling her eclectic collections in North Boulder
for more than 10 years. “Danish modern is very hot right now,” Lesta says, “and we have an
impressive lot of dressers, chairs, credenzas and tables. We have exceptional consignment
items, and our collectible art is just a fraction of the original price. We can deliver your
purchases, and you can even set up a no-interest payment plan.”
Bedell & Co.
767 Pearl St., #A, Boulder, 303.939.9292, www.bedellandco.com
36 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST BICYCLE SHOP
University Bicycles
839 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.444.4196, www.ubikes.com
Are you a mountain biker, road racer or laid-back cruiser? No
matter how you roll, University Bikes understands it and can find
the perfect bicycle for you. Because they pedal what they peddle,
they know how to guide you on the style, size, components and
adjustments that fit the way you want to ride. And because there
are more than 1,600 bikes in stock, they can find one that matches
your budget, too. “We provide incredibly friendly service to
everyone,” says general manager Lester Binegar, “from expert
riders to weekend riders to just beginners.” Need to rent a bike?
This is the place. And you absolutely must see the vast museum of
historic bicycles and bike memorabilia. What does Binegar like
most about his job? “Working with a super fun team who are into
cycling and are committed to helping our customers find the
absolute right bike.”
Full Cycle
1795 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.440.1002
1211 13th St., Boulder, 303.440.7771
www.fullcyclebikes.com
BEST SHOE STORE Pedestrian Shops
1425 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.5260; 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.7440; www.comfortableshoes.com
Whether you run, walk, jump, hike or just kind of amble along, the Pedestrian Shops has the right pair of footwear to keep you going.
“When your feet hurt, it’s a bad day,” says general manager Lauren Polk, “and we like keeping our customers comfortable.” For the past
36 years, the Pedestrian Shops have kept our feet on the sunny side of the street with the latest styles from Clarks, Saucony, Birkenstock,
Merrell and New Balance. Ladies love Dansko’s sandals and clogs. Men go for Keen boots and cross-style shoes that are perfect for
sidewalks or hiking paths. And the kids dig Crocs in just about every squishy shape, style and color. “We have new styles in the very
popular Ugg boots for fall,” Polk says. And be sure to check out the Vibram Classic 5 Fingers – it’s like going barefoot, only better!
Two Sole Sisters
1703 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.0404, www.twosolesisters.net
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 37 C A M E R A
BEST CAMERA STORE Mike’s Camera
2500 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.1715, www.mikescamera.com
A picture can tell a story in just one single image. For those of us in constant pursuit of the
Perfect Photo, Mike’s Camera is the place for classes, photo gear, lab services and repairs. The
staff is knowledgeable and everyone is required to qualify as a Certified Photographic
Consultant. They are happy to answer your questions and get you pointed in the right
direction. You’ll find a wide range of good quality cameras perfect for new shutterbugs or the
professional photographer. Every kind of accessory is here: camera bags, battery packs,
lenses, tripods, lights, even real film. Manage your photo printing online, order a photo gift
(Grandma needs a coffee mug with your smiling face on it, right?) or sign up for a class to
learn how to take stellar shots with your compact digital camera. OK, you get the picture –
Mike's Camera is the place!
Wolf Camera
2520 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.544.9842, www.wolfcamera.com
We offer different classes and workshops on spiritual subjects such as:
The Bible, The Four Agreements, The Power of Now, A Course In
Miracles, The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity etc. Unity provides a nursery
and child care for all of our services, classes and special events.
We invite you to join us on any Sunday or Wednesday
to start your own journey into the Kingdom.
Our children's Sunday School meets at the same
time as our Sunday Services — 9 am & 11 am
Our youth groups for ages 12 - 18
meet during the 11am service
Each Wednesday at 7 pm we have a guided
healing meditation or harmonic chanting.
Unity's teachings are universal and experiental, proving to people that the
Kingdom of God is within them, just where Jesus said it is (Luke 17:21)
Unity of Boulder is a family church
emphasizing personal transformation
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BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
JJWells
2460 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2112, www.jjwells.com
JJWells earns top honors again this year for its women’s casual clothing, professional
attire, handcrafted jewelry and unique accessories. Since opening in 1982, the store has
become known for actively exploring fashion trends, picking the best pieces and
making them available right here in Boulder County. You’ll find an average of 75
different labels in house, personally selected by owners d. VanKrevelen, Maria
Chapman and Stephanie McKay. “We do it all here,” laughs VanKrevelen, “buy, sell,
vacuum, dust. I love this business. I like providing a fun atmosphere with great styles
and exceptional service. From the latest trends to the classics, you can find it here.”
What’s popular right now? Suits are coming back after not being so popular for a
couple of years. For casual wear, look for slouchy “boyfriend jeans” and jackets in
distressed denim. “Thank you to all who voted for us this year,” VanKrevelen says.
“We’ll continue to live up to your expectations.”
Chelsea
935 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.447.3760, www.chelseabella.com
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
The Regiment
2425 Canyon Blvd., #F, Boulder, 303.443.2713, www.theregimentshops.com
The Regiment is our dress-for-success headquarters, with savvy wardrobe consultants
and Italian-trained tailors on staff to make sure you look and feel your best. Now
celebrating its 50th year in business, The Regiment has seen men’s fashion change
across the decades. We men still know how to tie a tie, but most days we’re wearing
open neck shirts to the office. “Styles change, but good taste doesn’t,” says Gary
Cartwright, who co-owns the store with Steve Jacobs. “We carry a lot of casual
sportswear in popular brands, like Tommy Bahama, Bill’s Khakis, Bugatchi, Jack Victor
and Hickey Freeman. But any store can sell you clothes. Our selection and personalized
customer service are what make shopping at The Regiment a meaningful experience.
We are honored to be a part of the Boulder County community.”
Weekends
1200 Pearl St., #5, Boulder, 303.444.4231, www.weekendsboulder.com
BEST BOOKSTORE
Boulder Book Store
1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.447.2074
www.boulderbookstore.booksense.com
Reading connects us to vast worlds of thought and
experience. Operating a successful bookstore is a
lot about connections, too, says Boulder Book
Store owner David Bolduc, who opened the store
in 1973. “It’s a connection to the community on
many levels. It’s about providing a personal
experience that you will not find in many
bookstores that seem to have no sense of location.
When you walk in and see our best sellers, you’re
looking at local or regional authors. There’s a
conversation going on here, among neighbors.”
Bolduc suggests that each one of us is a thread in
the fabric of our community and its businesses.
“We should support each other to keep the fabric
together,” he says. Popular departments include a
“green” section with topics on conservation,
sustainable building and energy; Eastern religions
(Buddhism, yoga, spirituality); and Local Authors.
You can often find a gently used edition of many
titles in stock, which makes your book-buying
dollars go even further.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
2915 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.1665
www.barnesandnoble.com
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
2525 Arapahoe Ave., #E65, Boulder, 303.443.0780, www.grtoys.com
Kids and their parents love Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe for its smart choices of toys and
amusements designed to develop growing minds while they’re having fun. After 32 years in the
business, “The Bunny” has become a family tradition, known for toys made in the United
States, eco-friendly toys, travel toys and the coolest baby shower gifts around. “A lot of parents
remember coming in as kids, and now they’re bringing in their own kids, even grandkids,” says
assistant manager Cindy Russo. “It’s a joy to see the excitement on their faces. They may have
earned the money themselves doing chores and it’s a special occasion, carefully picking out their
very own toys.” Popular favorites include “the classics” like Legos and puzzles and action toys
like Stomp Rockets, boomerangs and Geyser Tubes (you have to see them). Grandrabbit’s
makes it look so easy, you’d think it was child’s play.
PlayFair Toys
2550 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.444.7502, www.playfairtoys.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 39 C A M E R A
BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE Atlas Flooring, Inc.
4920 28th St., Boulder, 303.442.3221, www.atlasflooring.com
Atlas Flooring has been covering our community’s floors since 1958, and according to owner Leister Bowling, the fundamentals of the business
are the same as they ever were. “Our customers like our pricing and service,” he says. “For our customer service, we try to be the best. And as
for price, I won’t allow us to be beat on anything; I’m very competitive.” Atlas Flooring’s large facility allows Bowling to stock a cornucopia of
flooring options, many of which tout green credentials: wood, both standard and exotic; various sizes and styles of tile; carpet in every shade
and grade, and attractive, durable linoleum and epoxy products. The store’s extra square footage also means Bowling can take advantage of
volume discounts, which he then happily passes along to Atlas Flooring’s commercial and residential clients. “We’re getting a lot of high-end
carpet from manufacturers at low prices because of the economy,” says Bowling. “I probably have 500 to 600 rolls of carpet in stock right now
– more than we’ve ever had. And the same is true for tile; we’ve got a ton of inventory now.” It’s a great time to be in the market for a new
floor, and a great time to visit Atlas Flooring.
FloorCrafters
1501 Lee Hill Road, #1, Boulder, 303.449.3084, www.floorcraftersboulder.com
BEST EYE CARE STORE
Aspen Eyewear
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Suite E-23, Boulder
303.447.0210, www.aspeneyewear.com
Seeing is believing – and you’ve just
got to see all the different styles of
eyewear available at Aspen Eyewear.
With dozens of top brands to choose
from and thousands of frames in
stock, you can be sure of finding Your
Look. “Boulder’s looking for new-
but-not-trendy looks that make a
statement,” says Heinz Ebner, who
opened Aspen Eyewear in 1986.
“They want practical fashions that fit
their active lifestyles, and appreciate
top quality and durability. We are
skilled at matching your face to the
perfect style.” The family-owned
business includes Heinz and his two
daughters, Jen and Sara, and a
support team of certified opticians
and optical lab technicians. Having
its own custom lab on-site allows
Aspen Eyewear the highest amount of
control in delivering quality lens
finishing. “We are lucky to have such
loyal customers,” Ebner says, “and it’s
an honor to be of service to them.
Thank you for choosing us as Best
Eye Care Store!”
Wink Optical
3301 30th St., Boulder
303.443.4311, www.winkoptical.net
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303.443.4049
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Thanks to all our members, employees and the community
for honoring BVCU with three outstanding Boulder County
People’s Choice Awards this year!
Best Local Employer
Best Financial Institution*
Best Customer Service*
Haven’t already discovered Boulder Valley Credit Union;
come see what all the accolades are about!
Anyone can join. Everyone can benefit.
Know what’s better than our two
People’s Choice Awards last year?
The three we
received this year!
www.bvcu.org
*Runner Up
www.WeCareColorado.com
40 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST FLORIST AND BEST GARDEN CENTER
Sturtz & Copeland
2851 Valmont Road, Boulder, 303.442.6663, www.sturtzandcopeland.com
Since 1929, Sturtz & Copeland has been Boulder County’s perennial
favorite, as well as our annual and floral favorite. The floral department
employs award-winning, experienced designers who create stunning
arrangements in a variety of styles, from monochromatic rose bouquets to
wildflower explosions, traditional multi-flower arrangements to
unexpected combinations, structured pieces to gravity-defying displays.
They are true artists and work hard to convey whatever message a
customer is trying to send. Sturtz & Copeland’s florists use a lot of flowers,
many of which come from local growers, ensuring that every bouquet that
leaves the store is fresh. The same is true of the garden center’s plants,
which are selected for their mountain climate tolerance as well as their
function and beauty. The center is stocked with annuals, perennials,
tropical plants and bulbs, as well as wreaths, container gardens, tools,
planters and gardening supplies. Here you’ll find everything you need to
green up your home and office, as well as the know-how to do it. Sturz &
Copeland’s skilled garden center staff includes several Master Gardeners
and horticultural experts who are always at the ready to help you with
plant selection and care.
FOR BEST FLORIST (TIE):
Fiori Flowers
2620 Broadway, Boulder, 720.565.2434, www.fioriboulder.com
Lafayette Florist
600 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303.665.5552
Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital, 200 Exempla Circle, Lafayette, 303.666.1118
www.lafayetteflorist.com
FOR BEST GARDEN CENTER:
The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery
1805 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303.772.3454, www.theflowerbin.net
BEST TREE NURSERY The Tree Farm
11868 Mineral Road (Hwy 52), Longmont, 303.652.2961, www.thetreefarmlongmont.com
The Tree Farm’s 35 acres are home to the largest selection of plant material in the Rocky Mountain region,
including thousands of shade, fruit and flowering trees. Species are selected for their hardiness and
responsiveness to our climate. And every Tree Farm tree is inspected by the Colorado Department of
Agriculture and comes with a one-year warranty. The choices are staggering, but equally important to The
Tree Farm’s success, says manager Mike Gittleson, are the people behind the foliage: “We probably have
the most knowledgeable staff on the Front Range as far as nurseries go. Most of them have been with us
10 years plus.” The Tree Farm’s professional green thumbs are happy to help with landscape design and
plant selection, layout and care. They will load your purchases for free, ensuring your tree arrives home
in the same healthy condition it left the nursery, or deliver and plant your new greenery for an additional
charge. The Tree Farm’s annual fall sale is happening right now. Head to Longmont and pick up your end-
of-season plantings at unbeatable prices.
(TIE)
CreekSide Tree Nursery
3283 61st St., Boulder, 303.668.7647, www.creeksideboulder.com
Harlequin’s Gardens
4795 N. 26th St., Boulder, 303.939.9403, www.harlequinsgardens.com
HONEST • EXPERIENCED • RELIABLE
303.443.5885 • WWW.TAYLORMOVE.COM
Locally owned &
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Full Service Moving & Storage
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BOULDER COUNTY'S
BEST MOVING COMPANY YEAR AFTER YEAR
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 41 C A M E R A
BEST GREEN PRODUCTS/SERVICES STORE
Ellie’s Eco Home Store
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.952.1004, www.elliesecohomestore.com
The wide range of recycled and rapidly renewable products at Ellie’s Eco Home Store are as
impressive for what they are – attractive, affordable, effective, clever – as what they aren’t –
poisonous, single use, wasteful. Ellie’s new nontoxic cleaner bar, featuring eight beer taps that
dispense natural cleaning products, is a prime example. At Ellie’s, the mission is to enable
everyone to live an environmentally sustainable life. “Our customers appreciate our breadth of
selection and quality of products,” says Eco-Products president Steve Savage. Offering items
such as recycled plastic furniture, cork flooring, organic linens, nontoxic fertilizer and natural
pet supplies, Ellie’s Eco Home Store gives all of us the means to reduce our footprint on the
planet. Particularly popular is the compostable tableware (plates, cups, bowls, straws and
cutlery), which is manufactured by Ellie’s parent company, Eco-Products. Explains Savage:
“People love having those products for their birthday parties, company picnics and other
events,” including the likes of the Boulder Asian Festival and the U.S. Open Tennis
Championships in Flushing Meadows, Queens.
Whole Foods
2905 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6611; 2584 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.7636;
1651 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.442.0909; 1275 Alpine, Boulder, 303.443.1354;
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
BEST GROCERY STORE Whole Foods
2905 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6611; 2584 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.7636;
1651 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.442.0909; 1275 Alpine, Boulder, 303.443.1354;
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Marketing director Laura Larson is in charge of all the events at the Pearl Street Whole Foods.
She says it’s a good gig. “Lots of people come to events and just stand there and smile and say,
‘I just love this place.’ When you ask them why, they can’t really say specifically.” It’s obvious,
isn’t it? Whole Foods and Boulder County were made for each other. We are some of the most
health-conscious, environmentally aware people in the country; Whole Foods is home to
unparalleled natural and organic products, and shares our commitment to the planet. We
appreciate it when a business goes above and beyond our expectations; one of the core values
at Whole Foods is “satisfying and delighting our customers.” Prepare to be delighted by Whole
Foods again this football season, thanks to Larson and her dedicated team. The Pearl Street
store will be hosting tailgate parties in its parking lot for all the CU home games. “We’ll be
grilling, handing out pom-poms, dressing up in our CU gear and having fun with it,” enthuses
Larson. “And people can park here for free and ride the bus over to the game.”
Sunflower Farmers Market
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.0777, www.sfmarkets.com
BEST JEWELRY STORE AND BEST COMPANY/
STORE THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers
2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303.449.2626, www.waltersandhogsett.com
Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers is about to enter its 30th year of business, and its
offerings get more exciting every year. “We make sure that we are staying on the leading
edge of what’s going on in the jewelry industry, and the fashion industry since those
industries go hand in hand,” says co-owner B.J. Vieregg. “We try really hard to have a
tremendously diverse group of designs and designers, to constantly feature fun,
exciting, new things.” Case in point: Walters & Hogsett just launched Rebecca, a new
jewelry line made in Italy. The pieces are trendy, oversized, youthful and affordable.
And to give you an idea of how Walters & Hogsett is viewed by decision makers in the
industry, it is one of only 50 stores in the United States that was chosen to carry
Rebecca. The store is held in high esteem locally as well, and not only for its
outstanding products and customer service. Walters & Hogsett supports about 75 local
nonprofit organizations every year. “We try to do everything we can to support our
community,” says Vieregg. “We do a little bit for everyone, and then we pick three or
four groups a year to receive a more substantial donation.” In the past, Boulder
Community Hospital, Impact on Education, Colorado Music Festival and
HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties have been recipients of large
contributions from the jeweler. By supporting so many organizations, we are all on the
receiving end of Walters & Hogsett’s generosity.
FOR BEST JEWELRY STORE:
Hurdle’s Jewelry
1402 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.443.1084, www.hurdlesjewelry.com
FOR BEST COMPANY/STORE THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY:
Whole Foods
2905 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.6611; 2584 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303.499.7636;
1651 Broadway St., Boulder, 303.442.0909; 1275 Alpine, Boulder, 303.443.1354;
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
BEST GIFT SHOP
Paper Doll
1141 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.1661
Being Boulder County’s favorite gift giving consultant has its challenges.
“Sometimes it’s hard to decipher exactly what a customer wants,” laughs Paper Doll
owner Troy Rivington. Sometimes they know precisely what they want without
realizing it, he says, and sometimes they have no idea. “It’s our job to help them find
a perfect gift, one that shows the person they’re giving it to that they care,
something that the recipient would really love.” The friendly employees of Paper
Doll ask questions and make suggestions that lead to the right gift every time. It’s
hard to go wrong with so many unique, artful options. Handmade jewelry, colorful
scarves, aromatic candles, ornate picture frames and spa items make wonderful
presents for every occasion, and that’s just a fraction of Paper Doll’s selection.
Rivington brings in new, exciting products all the time. “It’s why people choose
locally owned businesses over big-box stores,” he explains. “You come here when
you want something special and hand-picked.”
Jacque Michelle
2670 Broadway, Boulder, 303.786.7628
42 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST HOME
FURNISHINGS STORE
HW Home
1941 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.545.0320
www.hwhome.com
“There’s not a person who walks in who
doesn’t say, ‘I love this store!’” says HW
Home manager Bev Werner Needham,
who has been with the company since it
opened 10 years ago. “It’s got so many
unique, interesting things. It just makes
you feel good.” The store’s color palette,
rich textiles, furniture selection and
layout make it feel like home, or at least
the home you wish you had. Here you’ll
find beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind
furnishings, bedding, window coverings,
rugs, lighting, art and accessories, along
with a highly trained staff to help you
make your selections. Best of all, when
you find something you have to have at
HW Home, you can have it right away.
The store stocks furniture for immediate
delivery from its Boulder warehouse.
Gorgeous furnishings, incredible service
and instant gratification – it’s an award-
winning combination.
Bartlett Interiors
2020 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.442.5194
BEST HOUSEWARES & KITCHEN GOODS STORE Peppercorn
1235 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.5847, www.peppercorn.com
Independently owned and operated since 1977, Peppercorn is the kind of place where you can happily lose an entire afternoon. Most of us
have done so on numerous occasions, ambling through the artistic product displays, imagining how our kitchen would look with a new set
of dishes or table linens, indulging in a taste of imported chocolate and flipping through an eye-catching cookbook or two. There are plenty
of daydreams to be had and realities to enjoy in the 12,000 square feet of Peppercorn. The store houses a veritable explosion of kitchen, bath
and home accessories from designers all over the world. So whether you’re looking for a hard-to-find kitchen gadget, your dream coffee
maker, Boulder’s best hot sauces, the ultimate casserole dish or a truly unique gift, Peppercorn is the perfect place to lose yourself and find
what you need.
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.worldmarket.com
The origins of Cost Plus World Market are humble enough: In
1958, a well-traveled businessman decided to sell a shipload of
hand-woven wicker from a pier. When his furniture sold out in
a few days, he decided he was on to something. Cost Plus was
born, selling items at cost, plus 10 percent (thus the name).
Although the store is a national chain, its spirited atmosphere
and eclectic offerings make it a natural for our local audience.
Shopping is an adventure here, with products from around the
globe, like jute rugs from India, sculptures from Kenya, towels
from Turkey and a huge selection of imported gourmet food
and wines. For many of us there’s no substitute for British tea,
Italian pastas and sauces, Australian Vegemite, French wine,
Jamaican spices and German meats. Cost Plus satisfies our
worldly appetites and then some.
Indochine
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.444.7734
1779 Valtec Lane, Boulder, 720.565.8262
www.homeimport.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 43 C A M E R A
BEST RUNNING STORE
Boulder Running Company
2775 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.786.9255, www.boulderrunningcompany.com
Whether you’re running, walking, skipping or hopping, wearing the right shoes can make all the
difference. The hard part is finding that perfect shoe, the proverbial needle in a massive haystack
of choices. Worry no more. Boulder Running Company has both the haystack inventory and
the needle-seeking service you need to get moving. The specialty running store has a broad
selection of running and casual shoes, and it was the first running store in the country to offer
free video gait analysis to customers. Here’s how it works: you walk or run on a treadmill in front
of a camera, one of Boulder Running Company’s expert employees analyzes the tape to see what
your feet and arches are doing during each stride, and then, armed with that information, you
work together to find the perfect shoe for your specific anatomy and chosen activities. It’s easy
to see why Boulder Running Company has long been a favorite of local athletes as well as the
throngs of runners who flock to Boulder for high altitude training.
Fleet Feet
2624 Broadway, Boulder, 303.939.8000, www.fleetfeetboulder.com 303.666.8888 www.nesheims.com
BEST CARPET CLEANING
SERVICE 2000-2008
THANKS
for your continued support!
44 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST RECYCLED GOODS/ THRIFT STORE
HospiceCare & Share Thrift Shop
5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.604.5353, www.hospicecareonline.org
“People love the HospiceCare & Share Thrift Shop because it’s a fun place that’s jam-packed with wonderful, affordable treasures,” says
Mary Chokran, director of development and communications for HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Throw your
preconceptions of a thrift store out the window. HospiceCare & Share feels more like a boutique, featuring upscale, gently worn clothing,
jewelry, furniture, household items, collectibles, books, DVDs and more. “Better yet, all of the proceeds from the Thrift Shop benefit
HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield counties, enabling us to provide our compassionate end-of-life care to everyone in our community
who needs it, whether or not they can pay for our services,” adds Chokran. “Everyone who donates to the Thrift Shop, and everyone who
shops here, helps HospiceCare help terminally ill people and their families. That’s a really great thing. And as our area’s only nonprofit
hospice, we are so grateful for their much-needed support.” HospiceCare & Share Thrift Shop accepts donations and is open for
community-minded shopping every day.
Savers
695 South Broadway, Boulder, 303.499.6978, www.savers.com
BEST PET
STORE/BAKERY/DELI
P.C.’s Pantry for
Dogs and Cats
2600 30th St., Boulder, 303.245.9909,
www.pcs-pantry.com
“We try to recognize people and
remember their dogs’ names,” says P.C.’s
Pantry owner Mary Lee Withers. “Not
many cats come into the store,” she adds
quickly, lest we think she is slighting
felines. “But for the dogs who visit, we try
to remember names and their favorite
treats and toys.” This small detail is
illustrative of the level of service P.C.’s
Pantry provides. Withers and her loyal
staff, all of whom have been with the
company for a minimum of five years, are
true animal lovers. “We really enjoy what
we do and feel that we are here to serve
the dogs and cats,” she asserts. From
professionally baked biscuits, meatloaves
and barkday cakes to hand-selected foods,
toys and accessories, a pet couldn’t ask for
more than having owners who shop here.
P.C.’s Pantry prides itself on supporting
animals wherever they live. For example,
just last month the store raised money for
Big Dogs Huge Paws, a rescue group that
finds homes for giant breeds of dogs.
Whole Pets
2835 Pearl St., Suite B, Boulder,
303.444.4733, www.whole-pets.com
SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 45 C A M E R A
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Liquor Mart
1750 15th St., Boulder, 303.449.3374, www.liquormart.com
General manager Jack Stoakes credits the founders of Liquor Mart for creating the company’s roadmap
to success: selection, service and value. “That was back in 1968, and those things sustain us today,” he
says. The selection at Liquor Mart is unarguably impressive. The store’s 30,000 square feet houses more
than 1,500 beer products, more than 70 brands of keg beer, virtually every brand and type of liquor
available and more than 6,000 varieties of wine. Should you need a roadmap to a particular spirit or an
expert recommendation, Liquor Mart’s service is second-to-none. “You hear about employers saying, ‘I
can't find good help!’ You’ll never hear that coming from my lips,” asserts Stoakes. “We get great help.
And our people stay with us; the average tenure here is about 15 years.” Liquor Mart also delivers on
value, offering low prices overall as well as daily case discounts and weekly coupons. You’ll find details on
all these offers at www.liquormart.com; you’ll also find Liquor Mart’s new online store, where you can
not only browse the store’s huge selection, you can buy it and have it delivered.
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Superior Liquor
100 Superior Plaza Way, Superior, 303.499.6600, www.superiorliquor.com
Boulder Wine Merchant
2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303.443.6761, www.boulderwine.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Robb’s Boulder Music
2691 30th St., Boulder, 303.443.8448, www.robbsmusic.com
Robb’s Boulder Music has been enabling the dreams of local musicians for 30 years. Big names
like Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Wendy Woo and the Samples got their start with
instruments from Robb’s. But the history of the place rests squarely on the shoulders of the
thousands of unknowns who have patronized the store, too, the ones who saw a shiny axe in
the window and decided, “That has to be mine.” For green and experienced musicians alike,
those who live here and those just passing through, Robb’s offers a haven of hands-on
experimentation with the best instruments in the business, as well as a friendly staff of
musically minded individuals to help you find your signature sound. “We are constantly
adding new and great products to our inventory that people want, need and enjoy,” says
musician and owner Seth Goodman. Robb’s new 30th Street location has a complete
percussion department as well as lots of new guitar, bass, live sound, keyboard and accessory
products. And, says Goodman, be sure to check out what’s new in the music lesson, rental and
repair departments.
H.B. Woodsong’s
2920 Pearl St., Boulder, 303.449.0516, www.hbwoodsongs.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE AND BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE
McGuckin Hardware
2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.443.1822, www.mcguckin.com
McGuckin Hardware stocks more than 200,000 items in 18 departments, including hardware, tools,
housewares, camping gear, sporting goods, electronics, pet supplies, eco-friendly products, fireplaces,
flowers, gifts, and school and office supplies. Don’t get the wrong idea though; McGuckin is anything but
a generic, impersonal warehouse. It’s a 60,000-square-foot embodiment of our community’s essence. “Our
product mix is geared to being located in Boulder,” says marketing manager Randy Barker. “Being
independently owned allows us to react to our customers’ needs immediately. There’s no corporate office
that needs to be consulted.” The owners are on the floor every day, taking note of customer preferences so
inventory can be tailored to best meet their wants and needs. Also on the floor are the green vested heroes
of McGuckin, the ones who can find the light bulb, hinge pin or nontoxic paint that has eluded you at
every other store in town. “The key to that level of service is the longevity of our staff,” explains Barker.
“We have a strong core of employees who have worked in the store for 10, and some even up to 40, years.”
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FOR BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE: P.C.’s Pantry for Dogs and Cats
2600 30th St., Boulder, 303.245.9909, www.pcs-pantry.com
46 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 C A M E R A
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
AND BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
1789 28th St., Boulder. 303.583.9970, www.rei.com
Shopping at REI is flat-out fun. “It has to do with us being a
cooperative, so there’s a sense of belonging,” explains Boulder’s assistant
store manager, Anna Ransdell. “This is a place where people come to
hang out on the weekends.” The outdoor gear cooperative and its
knowledgeable employees are passionate about what they provide: the
means for experiencing, exploring and enjoying the great outdoors.
Around every corner is a must-have jacket, tent, kayak, climbing rope,
snowboard or other piece of tantalizingly shiny gear. What’s the latest
must-have item from REI? Check out the Novara FlyBy Shuttle Foldable
Bike, suggests Ransdell, a bike that folds up to the size of a small duffel
bag. It has great potential, she says, “especially for bus commuters. A lot
of time there’s no room on the bike racks. So what do you do with your
bike? Fold it up and bring it on with you.” The FlyBy is like everything
at REI: simultaneously ultra functional and ultra cool.
FOR BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE (TIE):
Dick’s Sporting Goods
210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303.682.5740
www.dickssportinggoods.com
Sports Authority
3320 N. 28th St., Boulder, 303.449.9021
301 Marshall Road, Superior, 303.554.0161
2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite C, Longmont, 303.651.9697
www.sportsauthority.com
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SolarGlass Window & Door
7123 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303.442.4277, www.solarglass.com
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locally owned, independently operated company sells hundreds of solutions – solar screens,
cellular shades, wood shutters, draperies, Roman shades, vertical blinds and many more – but
it’s the people that make the difference. “A lot of employees have been with us a long time: 10
years, 25 years,” explains co-owner Dave Friedlander. “It takes a long time to get the experience
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Louisville, where our corporate office is located,” says Friedlander. “It’s the fastest-growing part
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SEPTEMBER 2009 BOULDER COUNTY GOLD 49 C A M E R A
EATS, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT
AND BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
The Kitchen
RU for Best American Restaurant:
Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern
RU for Best Late-Night Restaurant:
The Attic Bar & Bistro
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
Chey Thuy
RU: Golden Lotus
BEST BAKERY
Breadworks Cafe
RU: Spruce Confections
BEST BAR AND BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
RU for Best Bar: West End Tavern
RU for Best Italian: Pasta Jay’s
BEST BARBECUE
The Rib House
RU: KT’s Barbecue
BEST CATERER
A Spice of Life
RU: Dish Gourmet
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
Vic’s
RU: Laughing Goat Coffehouse
BEST DELI
Salvaggio’s Delicatessen
RU: Snarf’s
BEST HAPPY HOUR AND BEST OUTDOOR DINING
AND BEST APPETIZERS
Mediterranean Restaurant (The Med)
RU for Best Happy Hour AND Best Appetizers:
Brasserie Ten Ten
RU for Best Outdoor Dining:
Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace
BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT
Glacier Home Made Ice Cream & Gelato
RU: Cold Stone Creamery
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
The Taj
RU: Tandoori Grill
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Efrain’s Mexican
RU: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Happy Noodle House
RU: Arugula Bar e Ristorante
BEST PIZZA
Abo’s Pizza
RU: Proto’s Pizza
BEST SEAFOOD
Jax Fish House
RU: Dolan’s Restaurant
BEST SUSHI
Hapa Sushi
RU: Sushi Zanmai
BEST TAKE-OUT FOOD
Jimmy & Drew’s Delicatessen
RU: Noodles & Co.
BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant
RU: Sunflower
BEST GUNBARREL/NIWOT RESTAURANT
Colterra
RU: Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante
BEST LAFAYETTE/LOUISVILLE/SUPERIOR/ERIE RESTAURANT
The Empire Lounge & Restaurant
RU: Efrain’s Mexican
BEST LONGMONT/LYONS RESTAURANT
Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brewery
RU (TIE):
The Rib House / Sugarbeet
BEST BREAKFAST AND BEST BRUNCH
Lucile’s Creole Cafe
RU for Best Breakfast: Walnut Cafe
RU for Best Brunch: Greenbriar Inn
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER
Flagstaff House Restaurant
RU: Carelli’s of Boulder Ristorante Italiano
BEST DESSERT
Cheesecake Factory
RU: The Kitchen
BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
Frasca Food & Wine
RU: Flagstaff House Restaurant
BEST RESTAURANT TO BRING KIDS
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
RU: Noodles & Co.
BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC
Boulder Theater
RU: Nissi’s
BEST THEATER PERFORMANCE
Boulder’s 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
RU (TIE):
Save Home Heat Co.
Meyer’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
BEST AUTO DEALER
Fisher Chevrolet Honda
RU (TIE): Boulder Toyota / Flatirons Acura/Subaru
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/SERVICE DEPT.
Hoshi Motors
RU: Super-Rupair
BEST CAR WASH
Puddle Touch-Free Car Wash
RU: Black Diamond Car Wash
BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE
Nesheim Cleaning Services, Inc.
RU: Chem-Dry of Boulder
BEST KIDS‘ DAY CAMP
Rocky Mountain Day Camp
RU: YMCA of Boulder Valley
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Elevations Credit Union
RU: Boulder Valley Credit Union
BEST DENTIST
Joel L. Schaffer, DDS
RU: Steven L. Eurich, DDS
BEST DRY CLEANER/LAUNDROMAT
Art Cleaners
RU: John’s Cleaners
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT
RallySport Health and Fitness Club
RU: 24 Hour Fitness
BEST PILATES/YOGA CENTER
CorePower Yoga
RU (TIE):
Yoga Pod / RallySport Health and Fitness Club
BEST HAIR SALON
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RU: The Parlour
BEST HEARING AID CENTER
Hearing HealthCare Centers
RU: Boulder Valley Hearing & Speech Center
BEST HOLISTIC CARE/WELLNESS CENTER
Frasier Meadows
RU (TIE):
Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder
Helios Integrated Medicine
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Bartlett Interiors
RU (TIE):
Design Matters Home
Timberline Fine Furniture & Interior Design
BEST LASIK/LASER EYE FACILITY/SURGEON
InSight Lasik
RU: Beyer Laser Center
BEST MEDICAL FACILITY
Boulder Community Hospital
RU: Boulder Medical Center
BEST MOVING COMPANY
Taylor Moving
RU: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
BEST PET BOARDING SERVICE
Cottonwood Kennels
RU: Broadway Animal Hospital
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE
The Hydrant
RU: Dog Spot
BEST VETERINARIAN
Alpine Hospital for Animals
RU: Broadway Animal Hospital
BEST PLACE FOR WORSHIP
Unity of Boulder
RU: First Presbyterian Church of Boulder
BEST FUNERAL HOME SERVICE PROVIDER
Crist Mortuary & Crematory
RU: M.P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Home
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Paul Roach, RE/MAX of Boulder
RU (TIE):
Karen Bernardi, Bernardi Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker
Dave Fish, RE/MAX of Boulder
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/OFFICE
Wright-Kingdom Real Estate
RU: RE/MAX of Boulder
BEST RETIREMENT/ALTERNATIVE OR
ELDER CARE/ASSISTED LIVING
The Academy
RU: Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
BEST BOULDER VALLEY/ST. VRAIN SCHOOL
Boulder High School
RU: Fairview High School
BEST TEACHER
Doug London, Alexander Dawson School
RU: Brenda Taylor, Centennial Middle School
BEST SPA
Essentiels Spa
RU: St. Julien Hotel & Spa
BEST SKINCARE FACILITY
Laser & Cosmetic Associates of Boulder
RU: Essentiels Spa
BEST STORAGE FACILITY
U Store It
RU: Boulder Bins Self Storage
BEST TANNING SALON
Tans To Go
RU: VerandaSun
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
James TravelPoints
RU: Cain Travel
BEST PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS
Pearl Street Mall
RU: Gateway Park Fun Center
BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER
Boulder Valley Credit Union
RU: Boulder Community Hospital
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
RU: Eco-Cycle
BEST ACTIVIST/COMMUNITY CHAMPION
John Breaux
RU: Josie Heath, The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
McGuckin Hardware
RU: Boulder Valley Credit Union
SHOPPER’S PARADISE
BEST ANTIQUE DEALER
The Amazing Garage Sale
RU: Bedell & Co.
BEST ANTIQUE JEWELRY STORE
Classic Facets Antique Jewelry
RU: Hurdle’s Jewelry
BEST ART GALLERY
Art & Soul Gallery
RU: Mary Williams Fine Arts
BEST ART SUPPLY & HOBBY STORE
Michaels
RU: Art Hardware
BEST BEDDING/LINENS/MATTRESS STORE
Verlo Mattress Factory
RU: Bed Bath & Beyond
BEST BICYCLE SHOP
University Bicycles
RU: Full Cycle
BEST BOOKSTORE
Boulder Book Store
RU: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe
RU: PlayFair Toys
BEST CAMERA STORE
Mike’s Camera
RU: Wolf Camera
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
The Regiment
RU: Weekends
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
JJWells
RU: Chelsea
BEST SHOE STORE
Pedestrian Shops
RU: Two Sole Sisters
BEST EYE CARE STORE
Aspen Eyewear
RU: Wink Optical
BEST FLOOR COVERING STORE
Atlas Flooring, Inc.
RU: FloorCrafters
BEST FLORIST AND BEST GARDEN CENTER
Sturtz & Copeland
RU for Best Florist (TIE):
Fiori Flowers / Lafayette Florist
RU for Best Garden Center:
The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery
BEST TREE NURSERY
The Tree Farm
RU (TIE):
CreekSide Tree Nursery / Harlequin’s Gardens
BEST GIFT SHOP
Paper Doll
RU: Jacque Michelle
BEST GREEN PRODUCTS/SERVICES STORE
Ellie’s Eco Home Store
RU: Whole Foods Market
BEST GROCERY STORE
Whole Foods Market
RU: Sunflower Farmers Market
BEST HARDWARE STORE AND BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE
McGuckin Hardware
RU for Best Hardware Store:
Home Depot
RU for Best Locally Owned Store:
P.C.’s Pantry for Dogs and Cats
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE
HW Home
RU: Bartlett Interiors
BEST HOUSEWARES & KITCHEN GOODS STORE
Peppercorn
RU: McGuckin Hardware
BEST IMPORTED GOODS STORE
Cost Plus World Market
RU: Indochine
BEST JEWELRY STORE AND BEST COMPANY/STORE
THAT GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Walters & Hogsett Fine Jewelers
RU for Best Jewelry Store: Hurdle’s Jewelry
RU for Best Company/Store That Gives Back to the Community:
Whole Foods Market
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Liquor Mart
RU (TIE):
Superior Liquor / Boulder Wine Merchant
BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Robb’s Boulder Music
RU: H.B. Woodsong’s
BEST PET STORE/BAKERY/DELI
P.C.’s Pantry for Dogs and Cats
RU: Whole Pets
BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STORE
HospiceCare & Share Thrift Shop
RU: Savers
BEST RUNNING STORE
Boulder Running Company
RU: Fleet Feet
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
AND BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION STORE
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
RU for Best Sporting Goods Store (TIE):
Sports Authority / Dick’s Sporting Goods
RU for Best Outdoor Recreation Store:
Neptune Mountaineering
BEST PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS
(WITHIN COLORADO)
Champion Windows, Siding & Patio Rooms
RU (TIE):
SolarGlass Window & Door
Renewal By Andersen
BEST PLACE TO BUY WINDOW TREATMENTS
(WITHIN COLORADO)
Innovative Openings
RU: Cloth Constructions
BEST SHOPPING DESTINATION
(WITHIN COLORADO)
Pearl Street Mall
RU: FlatIron Crossing
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