10.25.18 Best Of Boulder EC by Boulder Weekly

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BEST OF EAST COUNTY

e at Boulder Weekly love putting together our annual Best of Boulder East County issue because the restaurants, retail businesses, entertainment opportunities, and interesting people and places are all chosen by you, our readers — except of course for the categories identified as staff picks. Every year, folks from around the county log onto our reader survey and select their favorite places to eat, drink, shop, exercise and do just about everything else. We tally the votes and award a Best of East County winner for myriad categories in food, drink, fitness and health, entertainment, and retail. We also recognize the top vote-getters in individual cities in East County. This year, we imagine the choice for the best people and places in East County was harder than ever — never have there been so many options for fine and casual dining, craft beer, exercise and recreation, shopping, and nightlife as there are today. As the communities in East County grow, so does the abundance and diversity of cultural and business offerings that enrich our lives. So, take this issue home and store it in a safe place. If you’re anything like us, you’ll want to check it often the next time you need, say, new tires, a great place to eat Thai food or a night of live music. Happy exploring.

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“I have lived and cooked across the world. My journeys from Singapore to Seattle have helped shape my passion and care in building my menu. Longmont has always been my home and I welcome you to enjoy the flavors that come from our from-scratch kitchen in our public house.” – Jerome Brown Executive Chef and Owner Longmont Public House

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FOOD PLACE TO GO ON A FIRST DATE

THE MELTING POT

732 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-7777 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Lafayette and Longmont Winner: The Post Brewing Company

ome things are meant for melting, like snow, chocolate and delicious cheese. Oh, also, your heart when you see the look on your date’s face as you tell them you’re taking them to The Melting Pot for your first night out together. Our readers say The Melting Pot’s wide selection of dippable goodness, including veggies, meats and sweets, are sure to leave an impression that says to your date you’re adventurous, innovative and have impeccable taste. And who doesn’t want that?

SUSHI

SUSHI HANA

2065 Main St., Longmont, 303-485-1055 Lafayette Winner: 95a Bistro & Sushi

here is an art to sushi-making, as anyone who’s seen 85-year-old sushi master Jiro demonstrate in the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. But it can take decades to perfect the craft. “I do the same thing over and over, improving bit by bit. There is always a yearning to achieve more. I’ll continue to climb, trying to reach the top, but no one knows where the top is,” Jiro says, rolling another seaweed tube of rice, fish and vegetables. The chefs at Sushi Hana, our readers say, possess a similar commitment to perfection, but don’t take their word for it. Head there yourself and ask for the chef’s choice special. You’ll be pleasantly surprised every time, guaranteed.

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OSKAR BLUES CHEF DE CUISINE, BRYAN OVERN, HARD AT WORK LYONS RESTAURANT

OSKAR BLUES GRILL & BREW

303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685 Runner Up: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ

his, friends, is where it all began. Right smack dab in Lyons, the best secretnot-secret town in Boulder County. It’s the place where Oskar Blues Brew & Grill kick-started its empire of good-mood-food breweries now found up and down the Front Range. At this original location, there’s something fun for crowds every night of the week. On Tuesdays you’ll find “Kid’s Night” activities starting at 5 p.m., and at 7 p.m. join in on the bluegrass picking sessions, welcoming people of all ages and abilities. On Friday and Saturday nights, those over 21 can enjoy live music, but no matter what day it is, everyone can enjoy an extensive list of draft beer staples and a fresh menu replete with bar and grill classics.

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DONUTS

BAGEL

133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720-890-3875 Broomfield Winner: The 5280 Donuts Longmont Winner: Winchell’s Donut House

1057 Courtesy Road, Louisville, 303-665-2126 Lafayette and Longmont Winner: Big Daddy Bagels

LAMAR’S DONUTS

o, first, the bad news: You can only get LaMar’s donuts in five states across the U.S., so if you’re thinking about planning a LaMar’s Donuts-fueled road trip, you shouldn’t plan anything west of Arizona or east of Missouri. Eh. Now, the good news: Colorado has more LaMar’s donut shops than any other state. Something tells us Boulder Weekly readers are proud of that, especially since the specialty donut shop’s headquarters are now located in our Rocky Mountains, too. Pop into the shop every day of the week to try the exciting, rotating flavors and you’ll probably realize, again, Colorado’s got every ingredient you’d ever need for happiness.

MOE’S BROADWAY BAGEL

hen our readers want the baked dough perfection of the round ring that we call bagels, they head over to Moe’s Broadway Bagel. Its 20 flavors of bagels are timetested and richly flavored — the Italian (everything) bagel explodes in the mouth with herb and spice, and the cinnamon raisin is perfectly flavored and weighted, for example. But the offerings don’t stop there; get a Manhattan bagel loaded with cream cheese and lox, or choose from the ample selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and variety of flavored cream cheeses. These bagels stack up against the best that New York has to offer.

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

MUMTAZ MEDITERRANEAN FOOD 588 U.S. 287, Suite 100, Lafayette, 303-926-1400

here’s just something about strip mall restaurants, something that makes them serve up the best fare around. Mumtaz Mediterranean Food has everything you would ever want from that part of the world: deliciously crisp kibbah, rich and creamy baba ghanouj, zesty falafal, fried-to-perfection spanakopita, tender dolmas, perfectly seasoned kefta, sweet and crunchy baklava... do we need to go on?

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THE POST BREWING COMPANY’S SOUS CHEF, MATT OCHS OVERALL RESTAURANT

INDIAN

105 W. Emma St., Lafayette, 303-593-2066 1258 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 720-588-2883 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro

1075 E. South Boulder Road, Suite 145, Louisville, 303-926-0999 Runner Up, East County: Tibet’s Restaurant and Bar Longmont Winner: Flavor of India

TAJ MAHAL III

THE POST BREWING COMPANY

ust say “lunch buffet” and we’ll be over to Taj Mahal III before the word “naan” can even leave your mouth. Why? Because our readers tell us it’s the absolute best place to go for spectacular Indian cuisine. For lunch, choose between an array of curries and masalas, saags and vindaloos, plus piping-hot naan and aromatic Basmati rice. Stop in to this elegantly decorated restaurant for dinner, be on the lookout for dishes from the tandoori oven — Taj Mahal III’s specialty meals baked to order in a clay oven over mesquite charcoal and served with mint-cilantro and tamarind chutneys.

or Sarah Ingraham, general manager of Lafayette’s The Post Brewing Company, this fun dining and drinks hotspot is not just a place to “get some delicious food or catch up with friends over a refreshing beer.” For her, it’s a place that’s more than the sum of its parts; it’s “a home-awayfrom-home to anyone who walks in the door.” That’s exactly the kind of sentiment you’ll experience across all Post establishments: Friendly service that makes you feel right at home as you nosh on crispy bone-in fried chicken or the famous chicken and waffles, with a cold one nearby. Head there for brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour or any other time you want quality food from quality people in a quality place.

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SNARF’S

6562 Lookout Road, Gunbarrel, 720-622-0107 2130 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, 303-702-1111 645 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-774-1441 Louisville Winner: Moxie Bread Co.

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ver since smart phones made their auspicious debut in society, we’ve grown accustomed to being able to customize everything in our lives. Snarf’s knows what’s up. That’s why they’ve made their entire sandwich menu customizable, where you can start with one of their suggested or signature sandwiches and fine-tune it to exactly your liking. Our readers love the freedom to pair deliciously fresh breads and toppings with all sorts of meats and cheeses sliced straight off the block.

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CAITIE HICKS, BREAD MAKER FOR MOXIE BREAD CO. IN LOUISVILLE BAKERY

APPETIZERS

641 Main St., Louisville, 720-420-9616 Longmont Winner: Great Harvest Bread Co.

1381 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303-665-3080 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Longmont Winner: The Roost Louisville Winner: Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar

MOXIE BREAD CO.

95A BISTRO & SUSHI

hat can we say about Moxie Bread Co. that hasn’t been said already? Lousiville’s heirloom wheat bakery has earned the accolades of probably every local and state publication, and owner/baker Andy Clark earned a prestigious James Award nomination for his efforts. The magic starts with a commitment to using delicious, nutricious ancient grains, which are manipulated into a variety of breads, pastries and sandwiches. The king egg is a local favorite — think about a buttery, dense popover loaded with a fried egg, cheese,and meat or veggies. But get anything — really get anything — from the tartine with lox and herb to the avocado toast on blackened crusty bread and you’ll see what all the fuss is about.

he Kakura family, which launched 95a Bistro & Sushi in 2011, knows appetizers — they spent 18 years growing The Mediterranean Restaurant into the award-winning tapas bar and app haven it is today. So it’s no surprise that our readers chose 95a as their favorite place to eat small plates. The menu of tapas and appetizers is extensive and features fan favorites like house-made coconut shrimp, lamb skewers with zucchini-potato pancakes, crab cakes with lemon dill aioli and Korean BBQ ribs with a sisho apple slaw. Don’t miss Italian staples like prosciutto and melon, caprese salad, and pork and ricotta meatballs.

PANCAKE/WAFFLE

AMERICAN

700 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-8020 Broomfield Winner: The Egg & I Lafayette Winner: Super Mini Walnut Cafe

105 W. Emma St., Lafayette, 303-593-2066 1258 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 720-588-2883 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Louisville Winner: The Huckleberry

THE HUCKLEBERRY

THE POST BREWING COMPANY

ll hail the gourmet pancake. Sure, mom’s are great, and you probably make ‘em edible at least... but let’s be real. A good-old pancake at brunch, handcrafted by a pancake expert just can’t be beat. The Huckleberry specializes in just that. Fluffy stacks of breakfast goodness are served with fruit or with your choice of eggs and meat. The best part? You can order these babies everyday until 3 p.m., rain or shine.

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here are people who haven’t been to one of The Post Brewing Company’s three Boulder County locations to sample the world-class fried chicken and American cuisine and to glug down the housemade brew. Two people, to be exact: Frank and Lisa. Frank and Lisa don’t like humanely raised, all-natural chicken brined for hours and dipped in buttermilk, then dredged in gluten-free flour and fried to crispy perfection. They don’t like it served with waffles, they don’t like it served Nashville hot. They won’t eat it in a bed, they won’t eat it in a cot. They don’t like The Post’s impossibly savory oven-roasted pork shoulder with caramelized onion marmalade, nor do they like wood-fire-roasted squash succotash with sweet and sour peppers. Don’t be like Frank and Lisa. Listen to our readers and indulge at The Post.

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MORNING GLORY CAFE’S SHIFT MANAGER, SHANNON DEMARCE, SERVES UP A LATTE.

GLUTEN-FREE MENU

BREAKFAST

1377 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303-604-6351 Longmont Winner: The Post Brewing Company (also in Lafayette)

518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303-774-9814 Lafayette Winner: Morning Glory Cafe Louisville Winner: The Huckleberry

MORNING GLORY CAFE

LUCILE’S CREOLE CAFE

xcellence resides in the details, everyone knows that. That’s probably why our readers say Morning Glory Cafe has the best gluten-free offerings, because these folks sweat the details and use only fresh, organic and sustainable ingredients. Head there for a tasty brunch experience, with gluten-free pancakes, an array of omelettes and skillet scrambles on the menu. Or, pop in for lunch or dinner, where you’ll find vegan and vegetarian dishes of every shape, size and color, in addition to seafood and meat options that round out an international menu.

old the phone — there’s an open table at Lucile’s Creole Cafe. Right now. Drop everything. Yes, it’s 10 a.m. Yes, it’s a Sunday. Yes, it’s a miracle, we know. Just leave whatever’s going on in front of you and book it to Lucile’s. Stat. What? You’re not sure what you’d get? Honestly, nothing at East County’s favorite Creole joint will do you wrong. Any dish can transport you southeast with a single bite. Try the classic crawfish étouffée (Louisiana crawfish tails served with rice and cornbread smothered in rich, spicy sauce) for a taste bud transplant to the Gulf Coast. Or, get the New Orleans-style eggs (fried eggplant slices with creole sauce, poached eggs and hollandaise alongside grits or potatoes and a biscuit), for a big taste of homey love.

BEST LIVER AND ONIONS

AUNT ALICE’S KITCHEN

1805 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-0495

an-fried liver smothered in braised onions is not just a dish of yore. We’re bringing it back, and Aunt Alice’s Kitchen in Longmont is the place to get it. This classic dish isn’t just for your Grandpa Joe, Grandma Jane or your great... Aunt Alice. Served with a side of bacon, bread, vegetable and your choice of potato or rice, Aunt Alice’s liver and onions will have you coming back for more.

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Best Thai Restaurant Best Asian Fusion

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Best Takeout

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Boulder’s BEST Authentic Mexican Food

NEW RESTAURANT

LONGMONT PUBLIC HOUSE

1111 Francis St., Longmont, 303-647-3755 Lafayette Winner: Tangerine Louisville Winner: Verde

rom the cuisines of Singapore to Seattle, and to every other corner of the world, Chef Jerome of the Longmont Public House has sampled it all. That experience is passed onto you at Longmont Public House, the best new restaurant our readers have tried all year. Chef Jerome grew up in Longmont, though, so he knows what Boulder County locals treasure in their American pubs: a cozy atmosphere, a spacious dining room, a bar with multiple TV screens that always broadcast the best games, and a weather-friendly patio. Add local craft beers and wine to the scene, and it’s no surprise our readers voted Longmont Public House their favorite new joint in town.

GREAT EVERYDAY LOW PRICES!

BEST LATE NIGHT MEAL

HOMEMADE HORCHATA!

LA CHOZA RESTAURANT 4457 Broadway, Boulder Mon-Fri 8-8:30 • Sat 8-8 • Sun 10-3 303.443.3103

OSKAR BLUES HOME MADE LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS

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1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-485-9400

3 great locations!

LA CHOZA FOOD STAND Old Pearl & 47th St. Boulder Mon-Fri 9-4 • Sat 10-3 720.296.5107

issed the last call at all the other restaurants in town, but still want to sit down somewhere and have a meal? Head over to Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids for the full range of menu options served until 11 p.m., with a late-night menu available until 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Heck, it serves food until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, too, which is pretty late for a school night.

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Grazie Boulder County for all your Support. – From All Parma Staff, Emilio and Silvio.

SUGARBEET OWNERS ARI KARA (LEFT) AND BEN WHEELON (SEATED)

Discover the taste of Italy at Parma. Live life, drink and eat Italian.

FINE DINING

SUGARBEET

101 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-651-3330 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Louisville Winner: The Melting Pot

We have gluten free options!

efore we even dive into the details here, we want to give you an opportunity to call Sugarbeet and make a reservation for yourself as soon as possible. Our readers tell us this is the best of the best as far as fine dining is concerned in East County. Whether you’re on romantic date, taking the parents out for dinner, or meeting up with your BFF from elementary school, Sugarbeet has the cozy atmosphere and fine food you’ll need to make your night special. Its limited seating emits a dignified vibe and its array of mouth-watering entrees (replete with an extensively curated wine list) will have you seated and ordering in no time. Don’t forget: Reserve your seats right now.

Best Italian Restaurant

CHINESE

SPICE CHINA

269 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720-890-0999 Lafayette Winner: Ting’s Place Longmont Winner: East Moon Asian Bistro

here are a few places our readers like to point out to us, seemingly every year. One of them is Spice China. Tucked in a complex just off McCaslin Blvd., this Chinese food joint is not just some hole-in-the-wall to drive by; instead, you should slow, put on your blinker, and drive straight to the front door (preferably, find a parking spot first). To our readers’ delight, Spice China only uses high-quality, fresh ingredients, and puts modern twists on a variety of Chinese classics.

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1132-1 W. Dillon Rd., Louisville

303.284.2741

www.parmamozzarellabar.com

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Cheese Importers Warehouse & Bistrot des Artistes You love Us for Brunch & Lunch....now try us for Dinner Live Jazz Friday & Saturday only Enjoy our Delicious & Beautiful Cheese Trays for your Celebration 103 Main St, Longmont, CO | (303) 772-9599 | www.cheeseimporters.com

LUCILE’S CREOLE CAFE EXECUTIVE CHEF, MICHAEL MICEK, SPRINKLES BEIGNET’S WITH SWEETNESS.

BRUNCH

LUCILE’S CREOLE CAFE

518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303-774-9814 Lafayette Winner: Tangerine Louisville Winner: The Huckleberry

Thank You for

Voting for Us! Best Pizza Slice • Best Pizzeria

People tell us it’s Real New York Pizza!

ICE CREAM

SWEET COW ICE CREAM

Family Owned and Operated, Making Every Pizza with Love! 3060 Pearl Pkwy #112, Boulder (303) 442-4949 18 OCTOBER 25, 2018

runch just hasn’t been the same in East County since the doors of Lucile’s Creole Cafe in Longmont swung open in 1997. Since then, hungry locals and visitors have flocked to Lucile’s to try dishes that range from classic brunch specials to the most authentic Creole you’ll find in the Rocky Mountains. With the best produce available paired alongside the freshest seafood and meats, every dish is prepared with love by Chef Mickey Samuels. Here’s a tip: Don’t miss the opportunity to smother Lucile’s homemade jam on your biscuits.

637 Front St., Louisville, 303-666-4269 Lafayette Winner: Eats & Sweets Longmont Winner: Cold Stone Creamery

weet Cow Ice Cream claims its ice cream is simply “moolicious.” And, you know what? We couldn’t put it better if we tried. Since 2010, Sweet Cow has been making its creamy frozen treats in Louisville in small batches with some of the finest, locally sourced ingredients around. When you enter the shop, taste a few samples (say, Fluffernutter and Peanut Butter Brownie, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Vanilla, or what about Vegan Strawberry Chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream?) and walk out with scoops of deliciousness piled high. You won’t be able to resist a smile. Plus, our readers’ choice for East County’s best ice cream shop takes as much pride in its creamy creations as it does in its commitment to the environment, using only compostable and recyclable containers and utensils.

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HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pm 461 MAIN STREET • LONGMONT, CO • 303-485-5020 www.rosaleespizzeria.com

PARMA TRATTORIA & MOZZARELLA BAR 1132-1 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-284-2741 Runner Up, East County: Via Toscana Longmont Winner: Gondolier Italian Eatery

uestion: What do you get when you put three Italians with big ideas together in a room? Answer: Parma Trattoria & Mozzarella Bar. This Louisville establishment is named after the City of Parma, Italy, known for all sorts of food (Parmigiano Reggiano cheese ring a bell, anyone?), but especially filled pastas like tortellini, ravioli and anolini — which you should definitely order when you go. Well, that and something off the mozzarella bar, where you’ll find a selection of cheeses and condiments like pesto, salami, grilled vegetables and so much more. JAPANESE

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SUSHI HANA

2065 Main St., Longmont, 303-485-1055 Runner Up, East County: East Moon Asian Bistro Louisville Winner: Sushi Yoshi

oes a more exciting gastronomical destination exist than the Japanese islands? The cuisine at once comforts, challenges, surprises and soothes, and we suspect it has something to do with the country’s access to the ocean. Fresh fish, fresh air and high spirits are all things that come along with living near the beach — and Sushi Hana captures that essence in its fresh sushi, sashimi and nigiri, its light and fun atmosphere, and its friendly staff.

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REELFISH FISH & CHIPS

hat do sea monsters eat?” Reelfish Fish & Chips asks on its website (psst, “Fish and ships” is the answer). It’s this kind of humor and good charm that has prompted readers’ to yet again choose Reelfish Fish & Chips as the best place to get seafood in all of East County. Each day is themed at this family-friendly restaurant. On Mondays, you got kids eating for free; Tuesdays bring tacos; Wednesdays feature Cajun-style catfish and hush puppies (mhmm); Thursdays have oysters at every table; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays rock “Walleye Weekend” like no other. Sounds like you’ll have to go every day of the week. BOULDER WEEKLY

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THAI RESTAURANT BUSABA AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE 133 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville 303-665-0330 Lafayette Winner: Panang Thai Cuisine Longmont Winner: East Moon Asian Bistro

his is not the first time Busaba Authentic Thai Cuisine has graced the pages of Best of Boulder East County, and we have a feeling this won’t be the last. There’s just something about the culinary skill on display on each plate that keeps customers coming back time and time again. Some menu highlights include Chicken Satay (grilled marinated succulent strips of chicken served with cucumber relish and aromatic peanut sauce), Busaba Chicken Puff (roti wrapped with curry chicken, carrot, potato, pea and corn served with sweet chili cucumber relish) and Som Tum (Thai papaya salad with carrot, tomato, green bean, peanut, tossed in lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind and palm sugar dressing).

RESTAURANT SERVICE THE POST BREWING COMPANY 105 W. Emma St., Lafayette, 303-593-2066 1258 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 720-588-2883 Runner Up, East County: Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse (Longmont) Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro

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KID-FRIENDLY LUCKY PIE PIZZA & TAPHOUSE 637 Front St., Louisville, 303-666-5743 7916 Niwot Road, Niwot, 720-684-6488 Broomfield Winner: Noodles & Company (also in Lafayette and Longmont) Lafayette Winner: Eats & Sweets Longmont Winner: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

oodies with families, this is your place. At either Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse location, you’ll find a spacious kid-friendly dining room, a warm lounge and killer dining and beverage deals. While you’re sipping on drafts and margaritas, the kids can color with assorted crayons and other toys. Order up Neapolitan-style pies big enough to share, yet so delicious you know you’ll need more than one. Some family hits are the Napolitana (San Marzano tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, salami, roasted garlic, Calabrian chiles and organic oregano), and the B.L.T.P (bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, organic greens and lemon aioli).

randmas possess the bulk of wisdom available on the planet. For The Post Brewing Company’s Chef and Owner Brett Smith, his grandma taught him how to fry chicken right. She also must’ve taught him some good manners, as the best grammies do, because that’s spread throughout all of The Post’s establishments. Superior service is as much a trademark as the award-winning beers and piping hot chicken, our readers say.

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303.666.7544 • 101 E. Cleveland, Lafayette Also Visit Us at Senior Gomez • 502 South Public Road, Lafayette

Happy Hour 3PM-6PM EVERYDAY $6 BBQ SLIDERS $6 FRIED PICKLES $8 CHOPPED BRISKET NACHOS $7 SMOKED WINGS $1 OFF ALL DRAFTS $3 TECATE, UTICA CLUB, 16OZ PBR $1 OFF FROZEN & ROCKS MARGARITAS $6 DEEP EDDY MULES $3 WELL DRINKS / $5 HOUSE WINES

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701 B Main St., Louisville, CO • 720-583-1789 • Catering call: 720-630-1220

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BEST SEAFOOD LAFAYETTE’S LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT FISH HOUSE

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The Best Fish Day is Everyday! SERVING A VARIETY OF FISH & CHIPS, GRILLED FISH, OYSTERS AND CLAMS, BEER AND WINE. Take-out & Catering available 720-630-8053 • www.eatreelfish.com Located at the SW corner of Arapahoe and 95th St. in Lafayette

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LUCKY PIE PIZZA & TAPHOUSE

637 Front St., Louisville, 303-666-5743 7916 Niwot Road, Niwot, 720-684-6888 Broomfield, Gunbarrel and Lafayette Winner: Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana (also in Longmont) Longmont Winner: Rosalee’s Pizzeria

hen the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore,” Dean Martin crows in his Neapolitan love song, “That’s Amore.” Our readers seem to agree with the famed and dreamy singer. The pizza pies at Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse are easy to fall in love with; how could you not when the base of every pie is constructed with 100 percent organic flour sourced in Boulder County, the artisanal toppings are fresh, and everything else, including the mozzarella cheese, is made in-house? The menu changes with the seasons; exactly how the founder thinks all restaurant menus should be. Also, between the pizzeria’s three locations, there are over 60 beers on tap. Does it get any better than that?

THE HUCKLEBERRY 1st place Louisville - Best Breakfast 1st place Louisville - Best Brunch 1st place East County - Best Pancake / Waffle

PLACE TO EAT OUTDOORS

THE POST BREWING COMPANY

105 W. Emma St., Lafayette, 303-593-2066 1258 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 720-588-2883 Louisville and Niwot Winner: Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse

here’s something special about eating outside — kind of reminds us of camping, and camping reminds us of family and friends, and family and friends remind us of love, and love reminds us that we’re special. So, as you can imagine, eating outside at The Post Brewing Company leads you to feeling real special, real quick. Picture it now: Leaning back at one of the community-inspired tables, tipping back one of the Post’s multi-award-winning beers, throwing back the exquisitely fried chicken... like special royalty indeed.

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WATERLOO

817 Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094 Lafayette Winner: Smashburger (also in Longmont and Louisville) Longmont Winner: Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

et’s face it: Ain’t nobody got time for a lousy burger. Which is why we’re so fortunate in East County that Waterloo’s got everyone covered. So expansive is their burger menu that we suggest you waltz right into the family-owned restaurant and watering hole, point your finger at the menu, wave it over the list of burgers, place your finger on something random, and voila! Whether it’s Waterloo’s namesake burger with all-natural beef stacked below tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, cheese and pickles, or something like the Brunch Burger complete with hashbrowns, bacon and a fried egg on a patty, you’re going to like what comes out of the kitchen and onto your table.

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2 Slices of Cheese & Soda ................ $6.99 plus tax 2 Slices of Pepperoni or Sausage & Soda .................................. $7.99 plus tax Extra Toppings $1.50/12” • $2.50/16”

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CHEESE IMPORTERS

103 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-9599 Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Lafayette Winner: The Post Brewing Company (also in Longmont) Louisville Winner: The Melting Pot

hen you hear someone say Cheese Importers, you might first think about the largest walk-in refrigerated cheese and cured meat market in Colorado (which holds more than 350 cheeses). Yet Cheese Importers and its Bistrot des Artistes are also our readers’ choice for the best dining ambiance in East County. A refined, European-style dining room and bar pairs with a menu that samples from the best of France, Italy and more.

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food here are stories of success around every corner and stoFOOD TRUCK VERDE Tries of failure underneath every awning in food business. It’s just a hard, demanding industry. But Verde, oh Verde, is a

Mobile, Boulder County, 520-358-3670 Runner Up, East County: Butcher & The Blonde

VERDE FOOD TRUCK EMPLOYEE JOHN MICHAEL SETHNEY

special story for Boulder County diners. The Verde food truck is not only a whopping tale of success in the food truck realm, with its Sonoran-style Mexican fare on demand across the county. It’s also a tale of success in the classic brick-and-mortar world. People, like our readers, loved the food truck so much they demanded a permanent establishment... and got two. Good thing it kept the truck around, though, so we can all enjoy the authentic and fresh dishes at a random street corner or neighborhood event. As the folks behind Verde say themselves, “Work hard. Be nice. Eat burritos.” Sounds simple enough.

BUSINESS LUNCH

THE ROOST

526 Main St., Longmont, 303-827-3380 Lafayette Winner: 95a Bistro & Sushi Louisville Winner: 740 Front

n the eyes of Dan Lance, one of The Roost’s founders, a rooster is not an annoying alarm clock disrupting dawn’s serenity; as he sees it, roosters are actually signs of hope — roosters, after all, brave the darkness to announce day is near for everyone else. This perspective is one reason why, since the rustic-chic restaurant’s founding in 2015, The Roost has given 10 percent of its profits to helping families in the process of adoption. Hold your business lunch here, and you’ll not only be in a comfortable environment that’s also perfect for getting things done, you’ll be supporting families and children in need. Talk about efficiency.

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November is Double Date Month

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GEORGIA BOYS BBQ COMPANY

250 Third Ave., Longmont, 720-999-4099 Runner Up, East County: A Spice of Life (East Boulder) Gunbarrel Winner: Snarf’s (also in Longmont) Lafayette Winner: Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

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e’ll cut to the chase here. According to our readers, odds are Georgia Boys BBQ Company is going to do a better job feeding your guests than you. Now, don’t take this as an insult. Georgia Boys is just that good, especially considering the options they’ll deliver to your special event. Between the classic BBQ sandwich buffet, the decadent pork taco bar, and a slew of sides and desserts to choose from, there’s something everyone will love. Especially you, as you get to relax and let the Boys do the hard work.

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The Melting Pot of Louisville wants you to reconnect with friends or family and enjoy a night filled with fondue. Join us for an incredible offer during the month of November when you dine with at least four people in your party, receive a four-course meal for only $69.90 per couple. Restrictions may apply. Not valid with any other offer. Minimum of four paying customers to receive this offer. Restrictions may apply. Valid only at the Louisville, CO location. Valid November 1 -30, 2018.

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BBQ

LULU’S BBQ

701B Main St., Louisville, 720-583-1789 Longmont Winner: Georgia Boys BBQ Company

uLu’s BBQ has been delighting patrons in Old Town Louisville with its Texas-style barbecue for years now, and so it’s no wonder why our readers selected it as their favorite place to get smoky, tender meat. Whether we’re talking about the thick-cut brisket or the immensely flavorful burnt ends; whether we’re diving into succulent pulled pork or juicy, smoked chicken; or whether we’re getting our hands full (and messy) with a rack of ribs, we get the appeal of the slow-cooked meat LuLu’s churns out. Have the meat on a platter, or in a sandwich, couple that with a few classic sides, and you’ll be in heaven.

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BUSABA AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

133 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-665-0330 Lafayette Winner: Pho Cafe Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup & Grill Longmont Winner: East Moon Asian Bistro

usaba Authentic Thai Cuisine is a Boulder County treasure. Its take on royal Thai cuisine is simply unparalleled, using homemade, authentic recipes that the family behind the scenes brought over from Thailand. Space does not permit us to list all of the favorite dishes that Busaba creates out of fresh ingredients using time-tested techniques, but the shortlist includes its twist on the tom yum, which blends shrimp, squid and scallop in a stir fry with vibrant herbs and veggies; the coconut red curry with pumpkin, green bean and zucchini; and the ethereal buo loy, with hot coconut milk, toasted sesame seeds and tapioca and pumpkin dumplings.

TAKE OUT

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EATS & SWEETS CO-OWNER BOBBY PANGILINAN MAKES AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH WITH BANANA BREAD. RESTAURANT DESSERT

EATS & SWEETS

401 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-665-3287 Louisville Winner: The Melting Pot Longmont Winner: Cheese Importers

veryone loves a good neighborhood cafe. That one reliable, first-name-knowing place a few blocks down the street that serves up your kind of goodies. Our readers point to Eats & Sweets for the best such place — a great neighborhood cafe with great desserts. Baked goods are churned out every morning, leaving fresh banana bread, cake pops and brownies galore, ready for your taking. It’s not a bad incentive for taking the dog on a walk or stopping in for a bite to eat with friends.

104 N. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-604-0715 215 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-1169 Runner Up, East County: Georgia Boys BBQ Company (Longmont) Louisville Winner: Busaba Authentic Thai Cuisine

here are many, many criteria a take-out place must meet in order to be a good, and to be a great take-out place there are even more. The difference between good and great is like contending for a gold medal in the track 4-by-100-meter relay. If you drop the baton — if you’re late, don’t get the order right, the food is cold — then you’ll never win gold. Thankfully, we’re blessed with a champion among us here in East County. Santiago’s, our readers tell us, is the gold-medal place to go for take out. Order up burritos of all shapes and sizes, tamales, enchiladas and green chile, and it’ll be delivered to your door, tasting spot-on and piping hot.

MEXICAN

EFRAIN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA NIWOT RESTAURANT

101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303-666-7544 Longmont Winner: Jefes Tacos & Tequila Louisville Winner: Pica’s Mexican Taqueria

7916 Niwot Road, Niwot, 720-684-6888 Runner Up, East County: 1914 House

LUCKY PIE PIZZA & TAPHOUSE

mall towns and good food go hand in hand,” Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse proclaimed when it announced it’d be entering Niwot’s charming food scene. Our readers couldn’t agree more. The pizza dough is made with 100 percent organic flour sourced right in Boulder County, and most of the toppings come from right around here, too. We’re talking local bacon, Hazel Dell mushrooms, spring vegetables — the works. And to top it all off, while you’re kicking back and waiting for the hot-oven pies to descend upon your table, you can enjoy more than 25 taps of the best beers Boulder County’s craft brewery scene has to offer. Hand in hand, indeed. 26 OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mexican vacation sounds pretty nice during the Colorado winter; a dash of sun, a refreshing array of foods, a break from the icy roads. Most of us can’t quite make the drive down south in time to get back to work on Monday morning, so our readers have told us the next-best option: a trip to Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, where the Chihuahuan-style Mexican fare will make you take a break from the whirlwind of life and winter weather. But its not just a winter treat, enjoy Efrain’s any time of the year. Every day the dedicated team gets cooking at 6 a.m., whipping out chimichangas, fajitas and chili verde that will change your life without even stepping foot outside the county.

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/PÔR/ WINE HOUSE

836 1/2 Main St., Louisville, 720-666-1386 Longmont Winner: Bin No. 46 Craft Bar + Restaurant

ander down the brick path to the doorframe of Louisville’s /pôr/ wine house, slip inside and slide right into one of its European-style table and chairs. Now for the hard part: choosing which wine to sip, as you’re faced with an exceptional offering of wine on tap (the largest selection in Colorado), in addition to more than a dozen wines by the glass featured on the menu. If you’re really stuck and can’t decide which flavors and profiles you’re hoping for (Red? White? Sparkling? Warm? Chilled?), don’t stress. The fine people at /pôr/ have a sommelier on staff, curating the wine selection, so your best bet might be to ask if they’re on the floor and can help you decide.

PLACE TO HELP YOU BREW YOUR OWN DRINKS

BREWMENTED

900 S. Hover, Unit C, Longmont, 720-699-0214

ure, it’s fun to go out for a beer or wine or cider or mead or whatever, but it’s also a blast to make your own adult beverages at home. And it’s easier than you might think, thanks to Brewmented. This place has everything you need to brew up a few gallons of your favorite style beer or try your hand at mead, cider or wine. And we’re not talking about just the basics here. These folks can hook you up with every detail from rum-soaked oak chips to a wide assortment of yeasts to fermentation containers to the perfect bottles to use when you are ready to share your handmade alcoholic bounty with your friends or hoard it all for yourself. And there’s always a special microbrew on tap at the cool bar in the back so you can get inspired before shopping for your own combination of the perfect ingredients.

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WILLIAM OLIVER’S

201 N. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-890-3843 Longmont Winner: Pumphouse Brewery & Red Zone Louisville Winner: Waterloo

he first time we stopped in at William Oliver’s, a self-branded whiskey and bacon pub, we were blown away with what these folks have to offer. Now, the bacon is a thing unto itself that you do need to check out (very thick-cut, very tender bacon manipulated in various ways that’ll have you thinking you really haven’t had good bacon before), but our readers astutely point out that William Oliver’s is also a great bar. The atmosphere is a winner — whether you’re sidled up at the ample bar, over in the well-lit dining room or tucked away in the fun and cozy library. But the wide variety of spirits (lots of whiskey, of course), cocktails and craft beer makes it a perfect place to spend an afternoon with friends or to take a solo trip and sample the best of what the craft brewing and distilling world has to offer.

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OZO COFFEE COMPANY

1232-A S. Hover Road, Unit 400, Longmont, 720-600-6689 Runner Up, East County: Brewing Market Coffee Lafayette Winner: Proper Coffee + Cocktails Louisville Winner: Paul’s Coffee & Tea

or over a decade, Ozo Coffee Company has been at the forefront of the Boulder County craft coffee roasting scene. These folks are leaders in the field, setting the bar high for other coffee roasters with their commitment to humanely sourced coffee beans, and their passion for turning those beans into delicious roasts and brews. Ozo has a dedicated laboratory where there are regular trainings both for staff members and the public about coffee, and the roasters are always tinkering with roasts to maximize the precious commodity of internationally sourced coffee beans. That experimentation allows them to give us the best possible cups of coffee, espresso and more.

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Coming to Longmont January 2019 EFRAIN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA BARTENDER, JAIME LOPEZ MARGARITA

EFRAIN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 101 E. Cleveland St., Lafayette, 303-666-7544 Longmont Winner: Jefes Tacos & Tequila Louisville Winner: Pica’s Mexican Taqueria

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here’s almost a full page of margarita options on Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina’s menu. That’s real dedication to the customer if we’ve ever seen it. Each of the house-made margs are large, but classy, served the old-fashioned way in a 16-ounce canning jar. You can’t go wrong, no matter which one (or two or three) you choose for the night — besides, we’re guessing you’ll have your chance to try them all some day. Not to point out the obvious, but you already know you’ll need to go back again and again to taste everything off Efrain’s food menu, anyway, which has won top honors for Mexican food in Best of Boulder East County more than once.

COFFEEHOUSE

OZO COFFEE COMPANY

1232-A S. Hover Road, Unit 400, Longmont, 720-600-6689 Erie Winner: Ziggi’s Coffee (also in Longmont) Lafayette Winner: East Simpson Coffee Company Louisville Winner: Moxie Bread Co.

o ubiquitous is Ozo Coffee Company in Boulder County — if you’re not drinking it in its coffeehouses, you’re likely to be drinking it in an independent cafe — that it’s easy to see why our readers selected it for the best coffeehouse around. Simply put, its freshly roasted coffee, using beans sourced from around the globe, resonates with our high-end coffee palates and desire to drink responsibly. As a coffeehouse, Ozo is the perfect place for meetings, out-of-office work, book reading, life pontification and more. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is lively but comfortable, and the beverages are spot-on. BEST OF BOULDER-EAST COUNTY ’18

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BEER * FOOD TRUCKS * LIVE MUSIC * HAPPY HOUR 1025 Delaware Ave Longmont CO 80501 @grossenbartbrewery

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OSKAR BLUES HOME MADE LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303-485-9400 Lafayette Winner: Odd13 Brewing Louisville and Niwot Winner: Lucky Pie Pizza & Taphouse

ell, we can’t argue with this. The beer selection at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids is a beer enthusiast’s dream. Not only does a stop in at the Longmont location present myriad, constantly changing options from the region’s finest brewers, but it also allows us to sample the latest and greatest from Oskar Blues itself. Its list of draft beers would overwhelm if it weren’t for a friendly staff to help navigate through the intensely curated list of offerings. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids has a beer for every taste at every price point.

Louisville’s locally owned and operated micro-roastery and full-service coffee shop. We strive to serve the finest and freshest seasonal coffees, teas, and treats to you.

COCKTAILS

WILLIAM OLIVER’S

201 N. Public Road, Lafayette, 720-890-3843 Runner Up, East County: Community Erie Winner: 24 Carrot Bistro Longmont Winner: Martinis Bistro

BEST COFFEE ROASTER

ith so, so many spirits on hand, William Oliver’s has a bevy of options when it comes to creating unique, craft cocktails. Try the Colorado Iced Tea, made with Dancing Pines bourbon, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, tequila and Leopold Bros. orange liqueur. Or how about the Famous Penicilin, made with Famous Grouse Blended Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon? The mark of a great cocktail bar is that you can walk in, tell the bartender what you like and they’ll whip something up you didn’t dream could exist; our readers know that William Oliver’s is such a place. BOULDER WEEKLY

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PLACE TO GET PSYCHOLOGICALLY CONDITIONED

GEORGIA BOYS BBQ

250 Third Ave., Longmont, 720-999-4099

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veryone in East Boulder County knows that Georgia Boys BBQ makes some bad-ass barbecue. But when these meat-smokin’ wizards decided to move the Longmont location from its original tiny white house to the new, larger location up the street, there was another benefit beyond more seating; it now has a great little bar in the middle of the dining room with an always-friendly bartender. The best part is, you can walk in, place an order to-go, sit at the bar and drink exactly two beers before your buzzer goes off telling you your order is ready. It’s crazy, like they have cameras or something. Check it out for yourself, it’s truly Pavlovian. As soon as you pour that last delicious swallow of your second beer into your mouth, the buzzer goes off and someone hands you bags of amazing food. This is just the kind of psychological conditioning we love, and we think you will too.

WINE BAR

/PÔR/ WINE HOUSE

836 1/2 Main St., Louisville, 720-666-1386 Lafayette Winner: Espresso Vino by Brewing Market Longmont Winner: Bin No. 46 Craft Bar + Restaurant

efore /pôr/ wine house came around, what in the world did everyone do when they wanted a glass of exceptional wine, served in an exceptional atmosphere? We’re not quite sure, to be honest, but we are sure our readers were quick to point to /pôr/ as soon as “wine” appeared on the Best of Boulder East County questionnaire. Just off Main Street, this Louisville establishment does a great job at transporting you to a place far, far away from the hustle and bustle of life. Take a seat in the charming bar, swirl the goodness in your glass and give thanks the wine-experts are here to stay.

TEAHOUSE

CELESTIAL SEASONINGS

OUR READERS SAY OZO COFFEE COMPANY MAKES THE BEST LATTE AROUND. LATTE

OZO COFFEE COMPANY

1232-A S. Hover Road, Unit 400, Longmont, 720-600-6689 Erie Winner: Ziggi’s Coffee (also in Longmont) Louisville Winner: Moxie Bread Co.

ere’s the thing: Life really wouldn’t be complete without the presence of lattes. Think about it, they’re everywhere. Walk any main street block in Boulder County and you’ll be called in by signs advertising this version of latte with coconut cream, or that version with nutmeg spice. Lattes are sort of like the measuring stick of a coffeehouse’s prowess. Taste a shop’s best latte and odds are you’ve tasted a pretty good representation of its skill. At Ozo Coffee Company, our readers say, you take one sip, and you know you’re at the best of the best. With options ranging from classic to matcha varieties, Ozo’s creamy concoctions not only call you in, but they keep you coming back again and again.

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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

4600 Sleepytime Drive, Gunbarrel, 303-581-1266 Louisville Winner: The Huckleberry Lyons Winner: The Stone Cup

eander right down Sleepytime Drive, past the dozens of prairie dogs poking their heads up with a kinda-cute, kinda-creepy “Howdy-doo?” Soon you’ll arrive at the best teahouse in all of East County. The fine folks at Celestial Seasonings serve 105 different varieties of tea (OK, pause: those suffering from multiple-choice-induced anxiety, stop reading now and just go visit with someone whose opinion you trust). One hundred and five! And they claim to serve up 1.6 billion cups of tea each year to the 2.1 million visitors that tour the Celestial Seasonings factory. Open nearly every day of the year, take your own spin through the production center; it’ll give you enough time to sift through the 105 options so when you sit down in the tasting room, you know exactly what you’re getting.

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SUNDAY BUFFET BREAKFAST @ 11:00 ADULTS $16.99 • KIDS 9 & UP • KIDS 4 - 8 $4.99 KIDS 3 & UNDER EAT FREE TRACY’S MADE FROM SCRATCH BLOODY MARIA’S $9.99 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS $12.00

Our breakfast buffet will feature scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, biscuits and gravy. Hash brown potatoes. Salad. Pulled Pork and smoked chicken breast. Smoked Roast beef or smoked salmon. A large dinner salad, and of course brownies and cookie. 1920 South Coffman Street, Longmon, Colorado 80504 • Phone 303.485.6988 • www.theribhouse.com

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ODD13 CO-OWNER, KRISTIN SCOTT, WITH A MOUTH-WATERING BEER. MICROBREWERY

PLACE TO SING A DUET WITH A BIKER

ODD13 BREWING

MCCARTHY’S PUB

301 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 303-997-4164 Longmont Winner: Left Hand Brewing Company

verything in this microbrewery started with Kristin and Ryan Scott. They put their heads together one day and decided, “Aha! Our very own microbrewery with a fun and eclectic personality. Genius!” Then they called a fella named Jesse Glenn, one of Ryan’s childhood friends. They convinced him to style up some artwork for the cans and bottles, adding a real quirky touch. But he couldn’t do it all himself, so they called up Kyrie Webb, asked her to design some more fun labels, and she said yes. Then Matt Peck got on board with some photography, and Ryan’s cousin Joshua Gerics, too. Some very understanding family members filled in all the other gaps of beer production, and voila, Odd13 Brewing, our readers’ very favorite small batch brewery in East Boulder County, was born.

30 S. Main St., Longmont, 303-772-9797

very Friday night something beautiful occurs in Longmont. McCarthy’s Pub turns on the karaoke machine and a room full of total strangers consisting of folks from every walk of life from bikers to students to working stiffs are transformed into a tight-knit crew of lounge singers shedding tears together while belting out old hairband ballads as if their significant other just left them yesterday. So next time you find yourself bemoaning the fact that there isn’t anything new to do, just shut-up, drive on over to McCarthy’s, get a pitcher of Bud and belt out a duet with a biker. It will be the best time you’ve had in years. Or just order another round of Malbec and sit and stare at each other. Your choice.

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HAPPY HOUR

95A BISTRO & SUSHI

1381 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303-665-3080 Longmont Winner: The Roost

he best happy hours have three things in common: They happen often and last long; they offer patrons a wide variety of food and beverages; and, most importantly, those food and beverage options are good. Our readers say the happy hour at 95a Bistro & Sushi checks all three boxes. Its happy hour runs all day Monday, and 3-7 p.m. throughout the rest of the week. It samples from 95a’s extensive list of 28 tapas dishes. And the food is unparalleled. What makes this restaurant unique is its ability to present international cuisine at its highest level.

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VOTED BEST BAR & BEST COCKTAILS IN EAST BOULDER COUNTY

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ENTERTAINMENT&CULTURE PLACE TO DANCE

NISSI’S

2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757 Longmont Winner: The Speakeasy Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

here’s a reason we at Boulder Weekly have repeatedly chosen to throw our Best of Boulder East County party at Nissi’s. The stage, the ambiance, the bar... it’s the perfect recipe for a fantastic night. Every week this classic Lafayette dancing hub features a variety of live musicians — everything from a cappella to R&B, from tribute bands to bluegrass groups grace the stage, making Nissi’s our reader’s favorite place to get up and dance to whatever beats set your soul afire. With the relaxed supper-club vibe, our readers know this is the place to go for everyone on the hunt for an all-are-welcome night of dancing.

PUBLIC SCHOOL (K-8)

PEAK TO PEAK CHARTER SCHOOL

800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette, 303-453-4600 Runner Up, East County: Lafayette Elementary School Louisville Winner: Louisville Elementary School

reams of college, creative passions, athletic talents, responsible citizenry — all of these are qualities Peak to Peak Charter School works hard to address every day in its classrooms. The school, after all, was formed at the behest of a group of parents who envisioned a school dedicated to outstanding scholarship that would challenge students to achieve their academic potential. Since 2000, Peak to Peak has been doing just that — helping future generations fulfill their highest ambitions for college, arts, sports and citizenry.

NISSI’S ROCKS THE HOUSE WITH A DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE BAND. There’s no place like it. State-of-the-art sound & lighting – two fully equipped bars – large dance floor – full dinner & bar menus – great service – contemporary & stylish.

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Music Venue, Place to Dance, Live Jazz Venue

Food Tastes Better with

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ENTERTAINMENT&CULTURE SUSAN FRANCE

DONA LAURITA, GALLERY OWNER

ART GALLERY

DONA LAURITA PHOTOGRAPHY + FINE ART 820 Main St., Louisville, 303-818-1616 Lafayette Winner: pARTiculars Art Gallery & Teaching Studio Longmont Winner: Firehouse Art Center

ona Laurita has cultivated a close relationship with Colorado’s artistic community, facilitating dozens of artist-in-residence programs and workshops over the last 20 years. So it’s no wonder our readers voted Dona Laurita Photography + Fine Art as their favorite art gallery in East Boulder County. With exhibitions updated monthly, special events and performances in the gallery’s downstairs space, Dona Laurita’s mission is to promote original artistic expression in Boulder County.

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BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

PLACE TO WI-FI

1900 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303-443-4672 1079 Hover St., Suite 100, Longmont, 303-443-4672 777 21st Ave., Longmont, 303-443-4672 300 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-443-4672 Runner Up, East County: Chase Bank (Gunbarrel, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville)

Locations throughout East Boulder County Runner Up, East County: Ziggi’s Coffee House (Longmont, Erie)

ELEVATIONS CREDIT UNION

ou need to trust the people who manage your money, and that’s why so many of our readers choose to bank with Elevations Credit Union. This local business was founded in 1953 and has grown from 12 members to more than 130,000. It now manages more than $2 billion in assets. The credit union’s charitable arm, the Elevations Foundation, provides scholarships for higher education, community grants for local nonprofits and resources to the community in times of disaster and need. Elevations is much more than a bank, it’s a part of your community.

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STARBUCKS

f Starbucks were a high school senior, we’re pretty sure we know what would be written all over its yearbook. It’d be a dozen variations of: “Hey Starbs, you’re great; don’t change.” The consistency of this mind-bogglingly expansive coffeehouse network is more than commendable. Order a latte in Peru and it’ll taste like one in New York; sit down at a cafe in Japan and it’ll feel eerily similar to one in Berlin. This goes for the Wi-Fi, too, making the Starbucks megachain a magnet for people needing not only a caffeine fix, but an internet fix. In East Boulder County, settle in to one of the many locations and experience for yourself what our readers have proclaimed the best place to Wi-Fi of all.

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QUIET'S NEVER BEEN SO LOUD!

FRONT RANGE SILENT DISCOS & EVENTS

PARTIES & EVENTS BIG little KIDS OUTDOOR MOVIES FITNESS Discounts for Non Profits, Schools, Community Groups and Fundraising. Locally Owned and Operated

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STEVE AYERS AT CANNON MINE COFFEE SHOP’S OPEN MIC NIGHT

Video Arcade Bar Entertainment Venue Event Space

OPEN MIC

CANNON MINE COFFEE

210 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0625 Longmont Winner: The Dickens Tavern and Opera House Niwot Winner: Bootstrap Brewing Company

• Comedy • Triva

BEST OF BOULDER BEST ARCADE

• Silent Disco

annon Mine Coffee is more than a coffee shop, it’s a part of the Lafayette community. Every Wednesday, Cannon Mine Coffee provides an open mic so local musicians and poets and storytellers and creatives of all sorts can show their community what they’ve got. So, bring your guitar or your harp or your best slam poetry or an act of your one-person play, grab a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of kombucha (it’s on tap!), and show Lafayette how talented you are. Simply put, our readers say Cannon Mine is the hands-down place to go for an open mic in all of East County, and that’s saying a lot.

• Private Parties • Fundraisers

PUBLIC SCHOOL (9-12)

CENTAURUS HIGH SCHOOL

• Corporate Events

10300 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, 720-561-7500 Louisville Winner: Monarch High School Niwot Winner: Niwot High School

• Team Building • Youth Parties

• Community Celebrations 640 Main Street, Louisville, CO 303-997-9548

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here’s an award students can win at Centaurus High School called the “HEART of a Warrior” award, and it’s presented to chosen students at assemblies throughout the school year. HEART stands for “Honor, Empathy, Achievement, Respect, Triumph,” and we suspect the award embodies many of the characteristics that led our readers to vote Centaurus as East County’s best public high school. With an award-winning Engineering Academy and International Baccalaureate Diploma program, there’s no shortage of opportunities for students to explore their passions. They say the future can’t be known, but the future of Centaurus students is crystal clear: with HEART, they’ll go exactly where they want in life.

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ENTERTAINMENT&CULTURE

PUMPHOUSE BREWERY BARTENDER CAITLIN KING

SPORTS BAR

RED ZONE AT THE PUMPHOUSE BREWERY 540 Main St., Longmont, 303-702-0881 Erie Winner: The Lazy Dog Sports Bar and Grill Louisville Winner: Mudrock’s Tap & Tavern

ooking for the most exciting place to watch the biggest games of the year? Don’t stress. Our readers have you covered. Head to the Red Zone at the Pumphouse Brewery, where 33 different HD TVs will screen any game you could ever possibly desire. The tabletop audio boxes allow you to tune into each channel, so you get perfect sound for any game you choose. While you’re kicking back and waiting for the whistle to blow, don’t shy away from the Pumphouse’s amazing food offerings. With pub favorites like burgers, dips, nachos, and fish and chips, you’ll never have to choose between great gameday atmosphere, delicious food and some of the County’s best hand-crafted beer — it’s all featured in the Red Zone.

LIVE JAZZ VENUE

NISSI’S

2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757 Longmont Winner: The Speakeasy Louisville Winner: Bittersweet – Cafe & Confections

ith a 30-year history in the hospitality industry, Nissi’s owner Marc Gitlin knows a thing or two about how to run a venue. His expertise shines through at Nissi’s, our readers’ favorite live jazz venue. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a live jazz set while sipping on a well-made cocktail or enjoying a handcrafted meal. Nissi’s offers it all in an upscale yet laid-back environment.

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PLACE TO GET LOST WITH YOUR DOG

GOLDEN PONDS PARK AND NATURE AREA

Daily Specials Including:

olden Ponds Park is one of Longmont’s best hidden gems, an oasis filled with trees and lakes and even a waterfall. With miles of trails to run and walk alongside Fido, plus lots of shady spots to stop and have lunch, there’s no better place we can think of in East County to spend a few hours with your four-legged friend.

$1 Taco Tuesdays 50 Cent Wing Wednesdays! $4.25 Wells and House Wines All-Day, Every Day Draft Beer from $2.25 to $6 All the Time

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BEST GROCERY STORE

of East Boulder County

Louisville Store – 1375 S. Boulder Rd.

LOUISVILLE PUTS ON A GREAT PARTY DURING ITS ANNUAL STREET FAIRE.

Lafayette Store – 480 N. Hwy. 287

FESTIVAL/EVENT

LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN STREET FAIRE Downtown Louisville Lafayette Winner: Lafayette Peach Festival Longmont: Longmont Farmers Market

ummer is a magical time in Boulder County, those long days luring us into the mountains for hikes to majestic waterfalls surrounded by wildflowers. But the evenings aren’t to be wasted either, and our readers love to savor every minute of summer at the Louisville Downtown Street Faire. For eight Friday evenings, folks flock to downtown Louisville to dance with their neighbors against a backdrop of live music, toast the summer with a cold beer, laugh with their children, peruse local arts and celebrate this wonderful place we call home.

MUSIC VENUE

NISSI’S

2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757 Longmont Winner: The Dickens Tavern and Opera House Louisville Winner: Waterloo Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

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ince Marc Gitlin took over Nissi’s in 2009, he’s made some changes. He renovated the stage, increased the size of the dancefloor, added a general admission section and updated the decor for a more modern vibe. It’s all a part of why our readers voted Nissi’s their favorite music venue. Gitlin has brought in more rock and cover bands, in addition to the venue’s beloved jazz scene. The eclectic musical offerings mean there’s something for everyone to love at Nissi’s.

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• Wellness • Pre-adoption/Purchase • Training • Dental • Diet • Surgery • Exercise • Pain Management • Acupuncture • Laser Therapy • Alternative Therapies

Nancy Bureau, DVM & Katie Thomas, DVM

Crystal Connor, DVM

Kayla Carlisle, DVM

Jess Johnson, DVM

136 2nd Ave, Niwot • 303-652-8387 • M-F 7:30AM - 6PM, Sat 8AM - Noon

It will always hold shed tears, the sound of laughter, emotion, fights, love, anger, talent, passion, and eagerness.

A theatre is never truly empty.

The theatre itself eagerly awaits a sold out house.

513 Main Street Longmont 303.772.5200 longmonttheatre.org

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LONGMONT HUMANE SOCIETY

9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-772-1232 Lafayette Winner: Sister Carmen Community Center

Boulder’s Winter Sports Rental Headquarters

Season-long Rentals of Skis and Boards Now Available for Kids and Adults

NONPROFIT

ince opening in 1972, the Longmont Humane Society has seen its fair share of trials and tribulations, but it’s stuck by its commitment to create a better world for our four-legged friends. More than 2,000 animals find loving forever homes because of LHS each year, and another 800 are reunited with their families. All of that love is why more than 800 people volunteer with the Longmont Humane Society each year, and why our readers say it’s the best nonprofit in East Boulder County.

20% OFF All Ski and Board Socks

PLACE TO PLAY POOL

From Smartwool, Darn Tough, and Lorpen

BREAKERS GRILL

380 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-3839 Runner Up, East County: Pumphouse Brewery & Red Zone Louisville Winner: Mudrock’s Tap & Tavern

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ight different pool tables are available at Breakers Grill. Head in and practice your shots on a Sunday, when the 9-foot tables are free to use all day. Once you’ve chalked up enough trial runs for some healthy competition, try one of Breakers’ competition nights: on Monday nights, enter the 8-ball tournaments, or on Wednesdays enter the 9-ball tournaments, where fun and friendly people gather ’round the tables to duke out who’s got the best game of them all. BOULDER WEEKLY

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STUDENTS STAY ENGAGED AT DAWSON SCHOOL.

PRIVATE SCHOOL

DAWSON SCHOOL

10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-6679 Longmont Winner: Boulder Valley Waldorf School (Formerly Shepherd Valley Waldorf School) Louisville Winner: St. Louis Catholic School

ounded in 1970, Dawson School knows exactly what kids need from kindergarten to senior year. George Moore, head of the school, has made it his life’s work to prepare Boulder County kids for excellence in collaboration, creativity, critical-thinking, communication and character-building. And across the 107-acre campus, infinite opportunities are available for students to practice those exact skills. Between after-school sports programs, technology and engineering clubs, entrepreneur meet-ups and board game groups, there’s a chance for every child to flourish outside of the classroom, too. If you want your child to get the best private school education, our readers tell us this is the place.

MUSEUM

WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424 Longmont Winner: Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

ur readers love WOW! Children’s Museum because it engages everyone in the family with educational, hands-on experiences. Founders Lisa and Dario Atallah understand the importance of play in children’s learning. WOW’s dynamic exhibits provide unique experiences that foster a life-long love of learning and a sense of confidence and competence. Museums don’t have to be quiet places where you can’t touch anything — take your family to WOW! and see why our readers say it’s the best museum in East Boulder County.

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1085 South Public Road • Lafayette, CO • 303-665-0666

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FITNESS &HEALTH CLIMBING/PARKOUR GYM

EVO ROCK + FITNESS

1754 Dogwood St., Louisville, 303-317-3770 Longmont Winner: Longmont Climbing Collective

e can’t all climb like Tommy Caldwell or break free solo records like Alex Honnold. God knows the probability of most of us landing a National Geographic documentary is close to zero. But we can try. With 25,000 square feet of bouldering, toprope and lead climbing routes, along with a spacious yoga studio, weights and cardio gym space, a dedicated childcare room and plenty of family-friendly areas, EVO Rock + Fitness in Louisville can’t be beat. Whether you’re looking for a relatively uncrowded place to climb on a rainy day or a cross-training space to prepare for the next big adventure, EVO has it. And this rock gym also offers clinics, private instruction and group classes to improve skills and get you ready for the rock. Climb on.

BARBER SHOP

FLOYD’S 99 BARBERSHOP

548 W. South Boulder Road, Unit C, Lafayette, 720-890-3868 589 S. Hover St., Suite 600, Longmont, 303-485-1150 1 Superior Drive, Superior, 303-531-1234 Louisville Winner: Thunderbird Barbers

loyd’s 99 Barbershops offer a mix of old-school services with new styles. They can do a classic razor shave, replete with hot lather and steamed towels. Or a beard trim, express shave or line up for those Elvis-like sideburns. The most popular service is the Floyd’s Cut, which features a hot lather neck shave in conjunction with a classic men’s haircut on hair falling at or above the earlobe, including a detailed tapered perimeter. Got longer locks? These folks can accomodate any length with long-layer and midlayer cuts, too. It’s no wonder our voters pick Floyd’s as Best Barbershop year after year.

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354 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-666-6830 Longmont Winner: Tran’s Martial Arts and Fitness Center

4 Garden Center, Suite 100, Broomfield, 303-469-1941 1371 E. Hecla Drive, Suite C, Louisville, 303-666-7226 Lafayette and Longmont Winner: Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado

LOUISVILLE TAEKWONDO FAMILY CENTER

945 Front St., Louisville, 303-949-5542 Lafayette Winner: Ninety-Fifth Street Salon & Spa Longmont Winner: Sunflower Spa

esperate times call for desperate measures. And sometimes the only way to cope with the impending doom that greets us everyday in this new bizarro world we live in is radical self-care. So head over to Trivium Salon and treat yourself to any of the relaxing and beneficial services. Choose from a variety of facials and peels to make your skin glow; shape and/or tint your eyebrows; color your eyelashes; wax your legs or choose from any of the other hair removal services; or simply have these fine folks wash, cut and blow dry your hair. Whatever you choose, it will make you feel like you can take on anything that comes your way.

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MARTIAL ARTS

here are few things more powerful than when the “Yes I can!” mentality comes knocking on a person’s brain. And this is the exact mental attitude that the Louisville TaeKwonDo Family Center wants to help cultivate in anyone that walks through its doors — it’s a place where everyone can go (children, women and men of all ages and physical abilities) to participate in either private or group martial arts training exercises. With nationally ranked instructors leading the charge, Louisville TaeKwonDo Family Center strives to go beyond the physical aspects of martial arts and help each student reach their full potential. As their motto states, the goal is to instill “knowledge in the mind, honesty in the heart, and strength in the body.”

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COLORADO EYE CENTER

uring a LASIK treatment, a laser is beamed at your eye and can manipulate the eye’s refractive errors — things that lead to nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatisms — in order to get you seeing crystal clear again. At Colorado Eye Center, they know this can be a bit of a scary procedure at times, which is why they’ve launched a co-management program that ensures consistency of care throughout your entire eye-care journey. Building relationships and consistency are values the 55-year-old establishment holds near, and it’s something our readers love to applaud. You’ll get the same doctor that helped during your consultation to perform your surgery and then follow up with you and your eyes, indefinitely. Now that’s a difference maker. I

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DOVA CENTER FOR HEALTH & HEALING

972 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-955-7226 Lafayette Winner: Community Holistic Health Center

ttaining and maintaining a great quality of life is no joking matter. Whether you are already in optimal health and just need to sustain the status quo, or you’re looking for answers for health challenges, voter’s choice Dova Center for Health & Healing is a one-stop health center in Louisville, offering traditional Chinese medicine, primary care naturopathic medicine, therapeutic massages, spa treatments and yoga classes. In other words, it has just about everything you need to maintain a happy, healthy life.

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2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette, 303-900-4657 Louisville Winner: Coal Creek Golf Course Longmont Winner: Haystack Mountain Golf Course

f Tiger Woods can make a comeback, it’s not too late for you to re-energize your golf career (or more realistically, hobby) and our readers say Indian Peaks Golf Course is the place to go. This public course in Lafayette is known for its impeccable greens and first-rate conditions and has six sets of tees to choose from. It also has a golf academy, men’s and ladies’ leagues, tournaments and private lessons. Play as little or much as you want, and who knows, maybe that green jacket really is in reach. Yeah, right.

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YOGA

MARIN MCCALLEN

SOUL TREE YOGA

422 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, 303-665-5244 1280 Centaur Village Drive, Suite 7, Lafayette, 303-665-8134 Louisville Winner: CorePower Yoga Longmont Winner: Full Circle Yoga

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hese days, we could all use a little yoga in our lives. For the best instructors and highest quality of services, our readers voted Soul Tree Yoga as the go-to studio that should be permanently starred on everyone’s Google Maps. With two studios in Lafayette, you’ll find an array of different styles of classes at convenient times. Choose between traditional yoga flows, therapeutic classes that incorporate hot stones, prenatal yoga, intuitive assist specialties and much, much more. The first classes of the day can start as early as 4:30 a.m. and continue through 8 p.m., ensuring you have every opportunity available to stop in, re-center and infuse some much-needed Zen into your world.

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TRIVIUM SALON

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945 Front St., Louisville, 303-949-5542 Lafayette Winner: Ninety-Fifth Street Salon & Spa Longmont Winner: Studio Boom Salon

reativity, harmony and success — those are the tenets holding up Trivium Salon’s award-winning salon. The diverse team of stylists, colorists, extension specialists and estheticians work tirelessly to develop a practice of regularly exceeding client expectations, giving back to the community and respecting the environment. Whether you’re looking for a simple hair style touch-up or a complete cut and re-style, our readers are confident the Trivium team has you covered. They also offer advanced skincare services, make-up applications, eyelash extensions and much more — so give ‘em a call ASAP and get ready for your transformation. “Be somebody nobody thought you could be,” as Trivium says.

MASSAGE

DOVA CENTER FOR HEALTH & HEALING

972 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-955-7226 Lafayette Winner: The Body Bar Longmont Winner: Massage Envy (also in Broomfield and Superior)

o you have a health condition that’s draining your quality of life? That’s what Gina Terinoni, the founder and medical director of the holistic Dova Center for Health & Healing, wants to know — because she’ll bet you she can help. Chronic pain? Migraines? Fibromyalgia? Cancer? Stress? If so, our readers say the Dova Center for Health and Healing is the best place for you to go in all of East County, whether you’re interested in treatment through acupuncture, herbal medicines, saunas, foot soaks, B12 injections or the center’s state-of-the-art massages. Expert practitioners deliver a personalized experience for every guest, ensuring you’re helped in the exact ways your mind, body and spirit need.

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TANNING SALON

AT THE BEACH

1631 Pace St., Suite 5, Longmont, 303-772-1332 Runner Up, East County: Forever Summer Tanning

bviously, it’s no surprise we can’t just hop on over to the beach here in Colorado to glow up a bit before the weekend. That’s where At the Beach comes in — a tanning studio that’ll fill the oceanless void in our Coloradan hearts. The first store opened in Oklahoma City in 1987, and they’ve spent the past three decades honing their skills and spreading their bronzed glory around the country. At the Beach offers five levels of sunbed tanning, including sunless, sunbed and red light therapy. Go for a single session or enroll in their membership program, either way you’ll come out relaxed and ready to take on any week or weekend activity — not so different from a day at the beach afterall. BOULDER WEEKLY

New Location! 297 US287, Suite 105 Lafayette, CO 80026 • 303-503-1019 www.communityhhc.org

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GYM/FITNESS CENTER

BOB L. BURGER RECREATION CENTER

RMJ DISPENSARY

STARBUDS

111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-0469 Longmont Winner: Longmont Recreation Center Louisville Winner: Louisville Recreation & Senior Center

7521 Ute Highway,(Route 66), Longmont, 303-651-0709 1156 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 720-389-6313 6924 N. 79th St., Niwot, 720-340-4548 Runner Up, East County: Native Roots Dispensary Lafayette Winner: Igadi

tarbuds is your friendly neighborhood dispensary — a place you can go to seek expert advice from people who will always greet you with a smile. It’s also a place you can feel comfortable asking questions and learning the ins and outs of recreational marijuana. The products at Starbuds run a wide gamut. Award-winning flower strains and potent concentrates grace the shelves. There’s also a curated selection of edibles and topicals for you to peruse. Don’t forget to check out the vapes, and don’t be scared to ask a question or three about CBD strains. Not a bad stop on your neighborhood walking circuit.

he Bob L. Burger Recreation Center has it all: an aquatics area with an indoor pool, whirlpool and an outdoor hot tub; a gymnasium and basketball court; dance, fitness and weight rooms; racquetball courts; an indoor running track; and an adjacent skate park and soccer field. Plus, it’s family friendly, with childcare, a family locker room and preschool rooms. It’s no wonder our readers once again voted it the best gym or fitness center in East County. So head on over and get your swim on, or your lift on, or your dribble on, or your run on, or... you get the idea.

MEDICAL FACILITY

GET YOUR LIFT ON AT BOB L. BURGER RECREATION CENTER.

MMJ DISPENSARY

NATIVE ROOTS DISPENSARY

BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH

Community Medical Center, 1000 W. South Boulder road, Lafayette, 303-415-4300 With specialized treatment centers in Lafayette, Longmont and Louisville Runner Up, East County: Avista Adventist Hospital (Louisville)

19 S. Sunset St., Longmont, 720-340-4870 Lafayette Winner: Herbal Wellness Louisville WInner: Ajoya

ccording to Native Roots Dispensary, they exist to “liberate happiness,” to help anyone who uses their flower, edibles, shatter, wax and topicals feel their best. Our readers are quite impressed with the dispensary’s success when it comes to fulfilling this mission, as they’ve voted to grant Native Roots “Best of” status for medical marijuana for seven consecutive years. Seven years! And that’s not the only award that’s been bestowed upon this local favorite. Native Roots is also the proud winner of three CannAwards — Best Dispensary in Colorado, Most Popular Infused Product and Most Creative Marketing Initiative — in addition to a handful of other trophies they’ve collected around the country. With timely service and knowledgeable staff, Native Roots will take care of all your medical marijuana needs.

here are approximately 540 physicians in 54 medical specialties associated with Boulder Community Health — talk about a robust team of people ready to step in and support you throughout whatever health issues you may be facing. The near-100-year-old institution (the big centennial will be in 2022) is one of only two independent, nonprofit hospitals remaining in Colorado, which speaks to their foundational and unwavering commitment to you, dear reader. Whether you’re in need of outpatient therapy, occupational health services, lab work, internal medicine consultations, gastroenterology support, imaging services... the list of ways Boulder Community Health can help is nearly unlimited and our readers tell us they know what they are doing.

VETERINARY

JASPER ANIMAL HOSPITAL

NAIL SALON

1369 Forest Park Circle, Suite 101, Lafayette, 303-665-4002 Longmont Winner: Longmont Humane Society Louisville WInner: Louisville Family Animal Hospital Niwot Winner: Left Hand Animal Hospital

1230 S. Hover St., Suite B300, Longmont, 303-848-4211 Lafayette Winner: Aloha Nails

ALLURE NAIL BAR

et the world fade away when you walk through the doors of Allure Nail Bar. Dirty kitchen? Pile of laundry? Dentist appointment you keep forgetting to reschedule? None of that matters in the relaxing haven of this longtime Longmont establishment. The expert technicians are ready to service your nails in any way you could possibly desire. They offer gel polish manicures, full sets of acrylics, powder gels, liquid gels and silk wraps — all with options to add different massaging, essential oil and therapeutic techniques. Once your nails are taken care of, stick around for any of their skincare, waxing or massage services and our readers say you’ll walk back out those doors feeling like a new person, ready for anything.

or many of us here in Boulder County, our animal children are not so different from our human children and in many cases, we might only have animal children. So, of course we want only the best care for them when they’re sick or in need of medical help. And to get that help our readers say there’s only one “best” place to go: Jasper Animal Hospital. Most of the all-star crew keeping the clinic open and operating (and at convenient hours nearly every day of the week) are from Colorado, so they get the importance of healthy, happy animals in active families. Surgeries, dentistry, bloodwork, acupuncture — you name it and the dedicated veterinary team will make sure your fluffy BFFs are taken care of like the family members they are.

BEST PLACE TO SEE LONGS PEAK IN THE ALPENGLOW

DANCE STUDIO

LONGMONT DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY

MACINTOSH LAKE

1422 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-772-1335 Lafayette Winner: Tara Cluck Dance Center Louisville Winner: Mountain Kids Louisville

MacIntosh Lake Trail, 8348 Ute Hwy, Longmont

allet has survived to this day to become one of the most elegant, most adaptable and most powerful means of human communication,” so says Longmont Dance Theatre Academy’s website. It’s no wonder they root their classical dance training in the art of ballet, while also providing versatile training in all genres of classical dance. For three decades, LTDA has been East County’s premier pre-professional ballet school, offering classes for children and adults. Whether looking to get serious or just add another hobby to the list, LTDA offers classes in ballet, aerial, jazz, modern and more. No wonder our readers voted it number one in East County. 54 OCTOBER 25, 2018

lright, get up off your patootie and make it to MacIntosh Lake for the best darn view of the Front Range’s favorite 14er there ever was. The sun can get up pretty early, so you will have to too if you want to catch Longs Peak in all its alpenglow glory. We recommend arriving at the trailhead around 45 minutes before technical sunrise. That way you’ll have a few minutes to get yourself situated on the trail — which circumnavigates the lake and is halfpaved, half-gravel and relatively flat all the way around — before the best of glowing pre-dawn rosy light hits the peak’s eastern face.

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CLUB PILATES

535 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 240, Lafayette, 720-442-0842 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 101, Longmont, 720-442-8385 Runner Up, East County: Rocky Mountain Pilates Studio (Lafayette) Louisville Winner: Center Your Body Pilates

t’s actually a pretty simple deal at Club Pilates: Its mission is to help you feel your best, whatever that means for you and your body. Every instructor who leads a class is certified with over 500 hours of comprehensive Pilates training, which means they can each provide you with specific adjustments and modifications that’ll enhance your Pilates experience. If you’re already a Pilate’s pro, you can jump into any of Club Pilates’ classes (classic reformer flow, cardio sculpt, and center and balance work, to name a few) held at a variety of times throughout the week. And if you’re new to the scene, enjoy a free first intro class at Club Pilates, where you’ll learn all the basics and mechanics of the popular fitness philosophy so you can get on your merry way to arriving at your best self.

DENTAL CARE

COMFORT DENTAL

535 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 200, Lafayette, 303-604-2804 1750 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, 303-678-7783 994 W. Dillon Road, Suite 400, Louisville, 303-673-0500 Niwot Winner: Niwot Dental

520 Main St., Unit B1, Longmont, CO

oing to the dentist can be a bit unnerving, but we all know the drill. No one likes a dentist who brushes them off, or a moody one, always looking down in the mouth. Our readers say you can count on the fine folks at Comfort Dental to take care of all their dental needs. They provide a range of services from general to pediatric dentistry, from oral surgery to implants and bleaching. Comfort Dental is committed to providing excellent dental care at a reasonable price. And remember, always be nice to your dentist, they have fillings, too — err, feelings, they have feelings, too.

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Family Carpet One FlOOr & HOme 1401 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite B Longmont 303.651.2011 familycarpetonelongmont.com

It seems to be a little rare that you meet a true Colorado native, but the Martinez family is one of the lucky few. Their family tree can be traced back to the first settlers in the San Luis Valley in the 1700s. Even after a 30 year stay in California, they couldn’t shake their roots, returning to Colorado 1994 and choosing Longmont as the perfect spot to grow their family and business. They invested themselves in the community and their family grew that investment. Their three sons have gone through the stages of doing chores around the store as kids, to learning installation and leading their own crews as they got older, moving on to selling the product and now two of their three sons are equal owners with their parents. That means they know every single aspect of the business from

BEST CARPET STORE the bottom up. So customers can be comfortable in knowing that they understand every detail of what they do and that Family Carpet One Floor & Home Inc. is truly a family business. They don’t keep that sense of family to themselves, though. They treat every customer that steps through their door as one of their own. And just as they would for any family member, they provide only the best in products and services. Flooring consultants will help you get started on choosing the right type of flooring for your home, family lifestyle and budget. They carry exclusive brands like Lees, CORETEC Luxury Plank, Invincible and Innovia that you can trust to be

durable and fashionable. From high quality vinyl tile and laminate, stain-resistant carpets and trendy tiles, to the latest styles in hardwood flooring, the largest inventory in town is their claim to fame. They’re so sure you’ll love it that they offer The Beautiful Guarantee on select items. If you aren’t happy with your qualifying floor for any reason, they’ll replace it at no cost to you. When it comes time to install the flooring they don’t abandon you to a subcontractor they may or may not know. Their installation experts stand behind everything they do with a “Life of Floor” warranty. They know your home is your palace and flooring is an investment that you consider carefully and you can rely on them to take care of it. A large national presence may lend them buying power and brand name associations but their local ownership lets them get to know their customers and community personally. The Martinez family invests in their town both as a business and in personal endeavors. They believe that enriching the lives around them is a privilege and an honor. “When we say ‘Our family, serving yours,’ we truly mean it,” Martinez says.

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1401 Ken Pratt Blvd. Suite B Longmont • 303-651-2011

Second place (1st runner up)

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RETAIL BOOKSTORE THE BOOK CELLAR

724 Main St., Louisville, 303-604-2880 Broomfield Winner: 2nd & Charles Longmont Winner: Barbed Wire Books

here’s a reason The Book Cellar keeps winning this award. Open since 2003, The Book Cellar has an eclectic collection of new and used books to help keep you company in these trying times. Don’t feel like facing reality? Escape to the magical world of wizards, magical beasts and Hogwarts; or educate yourself reading the Notorious Life of RBG and see what a true Supreme Court Justice should act like; spend some time in the kid’s books section, just sitting on the colorful carpet and remembering the persistence of the Little Engine that Could; you can even fight for your right to read by purchasing a banned book. If you haven’t been, go. You’ll enjoy it. PET STORE

PETSMART

1125 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-702-9526 Erie Winner: Chuck & Don’s Pet Food & Supplies (also in Longmont) Louisville Winner: BlackPaw

ets need a lot of things over the course of their lives. Puppies and kittens and baby ferrets and birds and fish all need certain toys, specialty foods and medicines. Then, as they grow, the dogs and cats and grown ferrets and birds and fish will certainly need new jackets, snow booties, food, stronger toys and adult medicines. Good thing we’ve got PetSmart around here. It’s got it all — from toys and food, to grooming services and care centers. It’ll make your pets feel just as special as you know they are.

SAMI BOYLAN, BOOKCELLAR’S STELLAR EMPLOYEE, LOVES HARRY POTTER BOOKS!

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ARC THRIFT STORE MANAGER KEN WAGNER AND ASSISTANT MANAGER GEORGINA CHACON SHOW OFF SOME OF THE GREAT MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ARC THRIFT STORE. CLOTHING — USED

ARC THRIFT STORE

1349 E. South Boulder Road, Louisville, 303-666-8060 Lafayette and Longmont Winner: Goodwill (also in Broomfield)

B Longmont’s

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OVER 90+ DEALERS! Items & Gifts for Ages 0-99 FURNITURE NEW & USED HOME DECOR & TONS MORE!

oulder County has a fair number of used clothing stores so you know the competition is tough in this category. People want a large selection at the same time they want a place that will be easy on the wallet, and that is a perfect description of this year’s winner. ARC Thrift Store in Louisville is a gem in the community. It has tons of used, recycled, secondhand and vintage clothes, and other treasures as well. And to top it all off, ARC was created to financially support Coloradans with developmental disabilities. So buy, buy, buy. Did we mention that Saturday shoppers enjoy 50 percent off the majority of store items? They do, so you know just where to go on the weekend.

CLOTHING — MEN’S

JAX OUTDOOR GEAR

900 S. Highway 287, Lafayette, 720-266-6160 Longmont and Louisville Winner: Kohl’s

oulder County folks love being outdoors. Jax Outdoor Gear sells pretty much everything that a person can use when playing or working outside. So, it just goes to figure that since the vast majority of guys don’t venture out in the buff, Jax must also sell men’s clothing, and they do. Not only does Jax sell it, our readers tell us it has the best selection and best clothes for men anywhere in East Boulder County. From Carhartt to Patagonia and North Face, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Jax. And if you don’t see or aren’t exactly sure what you’re looking for, just ask any one of the friendly staff and they’ll fix you up right.

COMPUTER REPAIR

LONGMONT MAC REPAIR

1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 4b, Longmont, 303-827-3131 Lafayette Winner: Shawn’s Computer Repairs

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lose your eyes and try to imagine a world without your Mac. We know, it’s not that hard for all you PC users out there, but hardcore Macoholics get the shakes just thinking about it. Unfortunately, there are a million hideous scenarios that can leave you Macless or at least partially so. Who wants to look at a giant colorful flower on the best monitor ever made if you shattered the dang thing in the middle of the night throwing a football to make the dog quit snoring. It happens. But worry no more Macmaniacs. Next time you find an error message laughing back at you, just give Longmont Mac Repair a call. These friendly folks will have you back up and running just in time for you to Google the exact date of the next iPhone release so you don’t miss camping out with all your fellow Macheads. Stop shaking and give Longmont Mac Repair a call.

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TOY STORE

RETAIL

GRANDRABBIT’S TOY SHOPPE

180 E. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield, 303-465-8005 Longmont Winner: HobbyTown

HYDROPONIC

WAY TO GROW

6395 Gunpark Drive, Boulder, 303-473-4769 Louisville Winner: Victory Hydro Gardening

hen Way To Grow started in 2002, the plan was simple: Provide organic and hydroponic gardeners with a premium selection of products. That simple mission eventually made Way To Grow the best hydroponic business in all of East County, according to our readers. The fine team behind Way to Grow are true experts in growing, as they leverage state-of-the-art technology, years embedded in the field and a determined passion to see people’s hydroponic projects flourish.

GIFT STORE

aybe we can let you in on a little secret. Read this closely: Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe can be just as much fun for the adults chaperoning the toy-store excursion as it is for the kids themselves. Who doesn’t love appreciating unique toys, many of them locally made? Toys are just as much of an art as they are practical. Head into Grandrabbit’s next time a baby shower pops up on the calendar or a birthday party is around the corner. You’ll feel great when you buy something, because for 30 years they’ve been donating toys and funds to schools all over the state. Sounds like a gift that keeps on giving to us.

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CHEESE IMPORTERS

103 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-9599 Lafayette Winner: Jax Outdoor Gear Louisville Winner: By Chance

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t makes perfect sense to us that when you want to give a great gift, you go to Cheese Importers. But that’s because we love cheese. Fortunately, our readers are better informed and realize that Cheese Importers sells far more items than the name implies. You could describe this Boulder County mainstay as a foody’s fantasy when it comes to gifting. Sure, there are plenty of beautiful and unique edibles from jams and jellies to sauces to crackers and cookies from around the world. But there is also an eclectic collection of kitchen wares, from bowls and plates to vases and cups to platters, table clothes, baskets and even flowers. So, next time you want to give a really great gift that will be remembered and enjoyed, do what our readers do and stop by Cheese Importers.

CLOTHING — KID’S

ONCE UPON A CHILD

700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-772-5437 Louisville Winner: Pitter Patter Broomfield Winner: The Children’s Place

ne thing we all can agree on — kids grow up way too fast, especially when it comes to clothes. And while they’re turning those favorite jeans into high-water versions of their former selves minus one knee, you’re having to fork out a king’s ransom every few months for the next soon to be too small apparel collection. But don’t despair, that’s where Once Upon a Child comes in. These folks take pristine, gently pre-worn clothes and resell them at up to 70 percent off retail, so you can take in your next-to-new stuff left over from last year to help fund this season’s new-to-you clothes. Our readers tell us Once Upon a Time is good for their budget, good for the environment and good for their kids. So, what are you waiting for? BOULDER WEEKLY

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10% OFF any Honda Service 10% OFF any Genuine Honda Accessory Plus, taxes and fees when applicable. One one coupon per visit. Excludes tires. Expires 3/31/2019

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AR WORKSHOP

1361 Forest Park Circle, Suite 107, 720-449-4119 Runner Up, East County: Boulder Cupping Therapy (Gunbarrel)

nders Ruff (AR) actually evolved from an Etsy shop. Maureen (Anders) and Adria (Ruff) — two women in the styling, graphic design and DIY blogging industry — spent six years cultivating their online presence before launching AR Workshop as a real brick and mortar store. They now offer hands-on workshops for anyone looking to get crafty (with wood, paper and other craft practices), and they also sell boutique and unique retail items for you to take home with you. Pop in and odds are you’ll leave inspired to start following your own crafty passion.

AR WORKSHOP MANAGER NICI DAVIS (LEFT) AND JEN CHAPPELL (RIGHT), OWNER, WORKING ON CLASS PROJECTS. HOTEL

JEWELRY STORE

500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-438-6600 Gunbarrel and Lafayette Winner: Hampton Inn (also in Longmont and Louisville) Longmont and Louisville Winner: Courtyard Marriott Niwot Winner: Niwot Inn

101 S. Public Road, Suite A, Lafayette, 303-665-5313 Longmont Winner: Snyder Jewelers Louisville Winner: Eric Olson Master Jeweler Niwot Winner: Niwot Jewelry & Gifts

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ANSPACH’S JEWELRY

et’s start with the golf course: 27 holes at the foreground of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Then there’s the Mokara Spa, where you can treat yourself to a relaxing getaway through massages, facials or other services. Oh, and the two outdoor heated pools right next to the whirlpool promise a whole new level of deep relaxation after the spa. With elegant meeting venues, nearly 400 guest suites and rooms and the Meritage Restaurant, it’s not hard to figure out why the Omni Hotels & Resort (Interlocken) is our readers’ first choice for a night away from home.

nce upon a time, in 1955, Glen and Dee Anspach were sitting around, admiring a Chamber of Commerce brochure from Boulder County, and they decided to pack up all their valuables and what little money they had and move straight to Lafayette from where they were living in Bozeman, Montana, at the time. When they arrived, the community took them in and essentially crowd-funded their startup watchmaking and jewelry business now known as Anspach’s Jewelry. Fast forward more than six decades, and here we are: The Anspach’s children and nieces and nephews are still running the business, which has remained a favorite in the community since its founding.

MATTRESS STORE

DRY CLEANER

48 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 100, Longmont, 303-774-1150 Runner Up, East County: Mattress Firm (Broomfield, Longmont, Superior)

300 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-494-2709 1631 Pace St., Longmont, 303-684-8585 Gunbarrel and Niwot Winner: Boulder Cleaners (also in Longmont and Louisville) Louisville Winner: Continental Cleaners

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here’s no overstating the importance of sleep. It’s inextricably tied to our wellbeing, our vitality, our sanity. So, treat sleep like the treasure it is. Want to know the best way to do just that? Go on over to Denver Mattress in Longmont where our readers tell us you’ll find the perfect mattress and more. Denver Mattress does things a little differently than others in the bedding industry. They manufacture mattresses in one of the top factories in the country and then distribute and sell their products in their own stores, providing full control over product quality and pricing from factory to your bedroom.

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t Art Cleaners, dry cleaning experts are standing by to clean, press, fold, hang or otherwise take care of all your clothing needs from simple dress shirts (light starch please) to wedding gowns and everything in between. Heck, even if you’re a Harley rider and that wedding dress is leather, the folks at Art Cleaners can handle it. And best of all, they’ll do it using a silicon-based GreenEarth cleaning solvent that’s easier on the environment than traditional cleaners. No wonder Art Cleaners is the first choice in dry cleaning for the Green Biker Motorcycle Club of America. Okay, there’s no such thing, but if there were, they’d love Art Cleaners as much as our readers do.

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RETAIL CLOTHING — WOMEN’S

KOHL’S

1211 S. Hover St., Longmont, 720-494-0400 919 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-665-2200 Lafayette Winner: Jax Outdoor Gear

ohl’s has a huge selection of women’s clothes. Just how big is it, you ask? Kohl’s is that place where every mom’s heart has skipped a beat or two when she couldn’t find one of her kids because little Suzie or Daryl decided to climb into any one of the three hundred or so round racks of hanging clothing and hide because all kids instinctively know that round clothing displays make really cool forts. On the upside, chances are that if mom just continues to shop until she drops, at some point she’ll pull the perfect skirt or blouse from a rack only to be greeted by her kid’s smiling face. And we all know such a reunion is almost as big a relief as finding our new favorite jacket on the 40 percent off rack. Winner! All kidding aside, our readers tell us that Kohl’s has the largest and best selection of women’s clothes in East County. So, grab a kid leash and have a stress-free day of shopping. CAR WASH

BREEZE THRU CAR WASH

1213 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-834-8387 2025 Main St., Longmont, 720-491-3727 Broomfield Winner: Waterway Carwash Lafayette Winner: 95th Street Car Wash & Detail Center Louisville Winner: Speedy Sparkle Car Wash

pril 2017 marked Breeze Thru Car Wash’s 1 millionth washed car — what a feat! The family-owned business prides itself on fast, reliable service and promises a smile and a thumbs up every visit. With a commitment to local community, Breeze Thru also has a fundraising program. Need to raise money for a good cause? Breeze Thru will wash all the cars, you get 30 percent of the money. It’s a business model our voters can get behind, and they just keep going back. Next time you’re there, don’t forget to say hi to Bubbleman, the dancing Breeze Thru mascot.

SHOE STORE

BROWN’S SHOE FIT CO.

373 Main St., Longmont, 303-776-2920 Runner Up, East County: DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Broomfield Winner: The Walking Company Lafayette Winner: Jax Outdoor Gear

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rown’s Shoe Fit Co. has been sizing and shoeing people’s feet for over 100 years now. Think about it: That’s a lot of shoes and a lot of feet and, as our readers are quick to point out, a lot of happy customers. They’ve been stationed in Longmont since 1946 and now carry a wide variety of footwear that includes athletic choices, casual shoes, work boots and multiple widths of many designs. Take care of your feet; they do so much for you every day. Walk them right into Brown’s and they’ll feel your gratitude.

BEST PLACE TO GROW YOUR VINYL COLLECTION

RECYCLED RECORDS

1067 S. Hover St., Longmont, 720-291-7000

t’s a little passé to say that vinyl is making a comeback; the comeback has been made, and those of us who prefer the highquality, rich tones of a record on vinyl are glad for it. Because of the resurgence in vinyl, places like Recycled Records have blossomed, and we love stopping by this Longmont shop to grow our record collection, peruse record players and equipment, and chat up the friendly staff about their ever-rotating catalog of titles. They also have a super-duper, high-tech way of cleaning the records they buy, so you can always be assured quality sound when you buy at Recycled Records.

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RETAIL MUSIC STORE

LAFAYETTE MUSIC

1361 Forest Park Circle, Suite 106, Lafayette, 303-661-9335 Longmont Winner: Guitars Etc. Louisville Winner: Wildwood Guitars

usic is a universal language. When our readers want to work on their musical fluency, they head to Lafayette Music. This beloved local music store offers lessons, instrument purchase plans, printed music, media aids and all sorts of other high-quality products that’ll get you grooving in no time. Glockenspiels, harmonicas, jaw harps, pan pipes, keyboards... Lafayette Music has what you need to build the band of your dreams.

NATURAL FOODS STORE

NATURAL GROCERS

100 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette, 303-926-1600 1745 N. Main St., Longmont, 303-684-8200 Runner Up, East County: Sprouts Farmers Market Longmont Winner: Whole Foods

ere’s the thing: It actually does matter what you eat, and the fine folks at Natural Grocers want to help you. Every piece of produce you’ll find in Natural Grocers is 100 percent organic, every dairy product is 100 percent pasture-raised, all the eggs are 100 percent free range, and every piece of meat is 100 percent conscientiously and humanely raised. Really, Natural Grocers is just like a personal shopper that’s vetted everything you eat. Here, healthy is easy and natural is assured.

REAL ESTATE GROUP

RE/MAX

225 E. South Boulder Road, Louisville, 303-666-6500 512 Fourth Ave., Suite 101, Longmont, 303-651-3939 Runner Up, East County: WK Real Estate

uying a home? Selling a home? Either way, give RE/MAX a call. Our readers have voted for RE/MAX as the best real estate group in East Boulder County for years now. With specialized services and custom client care, the fine folks at RE/MAX make buying and selling homes easier than you could ever imagine.

TIRE SHOP

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740 N. Highway 287, Lafayette, 303-248-5680 379 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303-774-9869 Louisville Winner: Big O Tires (also in Longmont) Superior Winner: Costco Wholesale

iscount Tire’s story starts in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when a man named Bruce Halle opened up a tire store. We’re really glad the story didn’t stop there, and that it made it’s way down to Colorado so we locals could get the good stuff too. Bruce himself credits Discount Tire’s success to the respectful, can-do attitude that cultivated the early stages of the business. Our readers couldn’t agree more. The quality of service and eager help you’ll find at Discount Tire make it the best in East County... And that’s where the rubber meets the road.

Schapell Jewelers gives you a bridal experience as unique and specials as the love you cherish.

TOBACCO/PIPE SHOP

THE LITTLE DOG PIPE AND TOBACCO

1006 Depot Hill Road, Suite 300, Broomfield, 303-410-2765 620 Main St., Longmont, 303-678-7792 Runner Up, East County: Public Smoke Shop (Longmont) Louisville Winner: Havana Manor (also in Longmont)

ere’s a note on the types of products you’ll find at The Little Dog Pipe and Tobacco shop: cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, glass pipes, hookahs and shishas. Within each of those categories, you’ll find specialty and hard-to-find items curated by the expert staff running the show. The glass pipes are locally blown and the e-cigarettes are the best value on the market. So, why go anywhere else? Our readers know there is no answer to that question. BOULDER WEEKLY

Schapell Jewelers 3163 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80301 303.442.1135 www.schapelljewelersboulder.com

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INKSMITH TATTOO AND PIERCING

565 E. South Boulder Road, Louisville, 720-985-4259 Longmont Winner: Tribal Rites Tattoo & Piercing

ince 2012, Inksmith Tattoo and Piercing has been the community’s go-to for tattoos and other body art expressions. Different Inksmith artists specialize in different tattoo styles — natural, geometrics, portraits, typography — that’ll ensure you get a meaningful, quality piece of body art. With unique jewelry offerings, Inksmith can help you express yourself exactly how you want.

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STEREO/ELECTRONICS

CARPET

BEST BUY

LAFAYETTE FLOORING

210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-485-5939 Louisville Winner: Little Horse

207 N. Carr Ave., Lafayette, 303-926-6801 Longmont Winner: Family Carpet One Floor & Home

n case you couldn’t discern this from the popular store’s name, our readers are reminding everyone that Best Buy is the best place to buy stereos and other electronics. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new TV, in need of wireless headphones to accompany your after-work runs, or ready to upgrade your home security system, Best Buy’s got your back. The friendly staff and electronic experts are always ready to answer your questions in the best way possible... make that “best Buy” way possible.

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arpets have been all the rage since Aladdin took Jasmine on a “magic carpet ride” and showed her a whole new world. We’re not saying Disney based the concept of a mystical rug on the options at Lafayette Flooring, but we’re also not saying that they didn’t. Head on over and find out why our readers say Lafayette Flooring has the best carpets around, straight from the top manufacturers. While their floors may not fly, their array of options, friendly staff and quality products will have you feeling like Genie just granted your wish. Use your other two wishes wisely.

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From fine dining to breweries, a tavern, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, pizza, sushi and casual lunch options—there’s something for everyone any time of day. In Spring and Summer enjoy patio dining, live music, events and entertainment…and even parades. For a small town, we have some big dining options!

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JAX OUTDOOR GEAR EMPLOYEE RICHIE FISCUS JUST LOVES DOWN SLEEPING BAGS. HARDWARE STORE

AUTO DETAILING

JAX RANCH & HOME

BREEZE THRU CAR WASH

400 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 3000, Lafayette, 303-665-4900 Longmont Winner: Ace Hardware Louisville Winner: Home Depot (also in Broomfield and Longmont)

1213 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-834-8387 2025 Main St., Longmont, 720-491-3727 Runner Up, East County: Longmont Auto Detail Louisville Winner: Speedy Sparkle Car Wash

here’s hardware and then there’s haaaardwaaaare. Of course, Jax Ranch & Home has the screws, nuts, bolts and bulbs you need, but it also has the other stuff, the big stuff you can’t just find in any old place. Let’s say you’re walking around with a shopping list that reads: 1) horse trough 2) chain saw 3) gas powered generator that can run a small city 4) patio furniture 5) fire-fighting equipment 6) two gallons of paint 7) a box of nails 8) electric fence. Where on earth can you possibly go to get all that and so much more under one roof? Our readers know. Just swing by Jax and pick it all up. We do suggest you bring a really big truck. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, Jax can probably sell you a really big trailer to get it all home.

BICYCLE SHOP

FURNITURE

1032 E. South Boulder Road, Louisville, 303-665-6343 Longmont Winner: Longmont Bicycle Company

10550 Jake Jabs Blvd., Longmont/Firestone, 303-684-2400 Longmont Winner: Woodley’s Fine Furniture

LOUISVILLE CYCLERY

AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

ince 1980, Louisville Cyclery has been hooking up East County riders with bikes, cyclery accessories, services and tune-ups. Don’t know what bike to get or if it’s sized right? Head on into the store and the friendly staff is more than willing to help you out. Make sure to pet Doogal the shopdog while you’re there. Looking for some ride ideas? The staff are super knowledgeable, or you can meet up with the local velo club every Saturday morning in the spring/summer . And for all the ladies out there, check out their women-specific buyer’s guide and Velo Club Rides. Longtime co-owner Louis Adlfinger passed away July 31 of this year. Our deepest sympathies go out to her husband and co-owner, Scott, and the entire Louisville Cyclery community. 68 OCTOBER 25, 2018

ou know how great you feel after you’ve taken a shower and put on your dressiest duds? Well, take that feeling to the next level and get your car detailed. When our readers want their car to look its best, they go to Breeze Thru Car Wash for a detail. You can choose from four wash packages to meet your detailing needs. The Basic wash gets your car tidied up quick for a mere $5, but the Bubble Bath will give you the works for just $15. High pressure wash, sealer wax, underbody rinse wheel scrub, mag-chloride remover... toss in making the interior look like new and you might not recognize your own ride when Breeze is done with it.

t’s a match made in heaven. Jake Jabs, owner of American Furniture Warehouse, has a showroom the size of Pittsburg full of quality furniture and accessories at affordable prices, and you have a house full of furniture you rescued from the curb except for that cat lamp that came compliments of Aunt Louis. Seriously, American Furniture Warehouse has any and every possible piece of furniture you will ever need. Beds, sofas, tables, chairs, dressers, desks, giant-red-leather-overstuffed recliners that vibrate — it’s got a million of them in stock. So, stop sleeping on that old futon your first college roommate gave you in 1994 when he dropped out. Head on over to American Furniture Warehouse instead and buy a real bed. And who knows, maybe you’ll run into Jake. He’ll be the one petting the tiger.

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RETAIL LIQUOR STORE

SUPERIOR LIQUOR MARKET

100 Superior Plaza Way, Superior, 303-499-6600 Lafayette Winner: Atlas Valley Purveyors Longmont Winner: Wyatt’s Wet Goods

t’s all in the name: Superior Liquor Market is truly superior to other liquor stores in East County. Our readers love many aspects of the business, like the frequent customer loyalty program, where everyone feels like part of the family and gets to enjoy sweet perks at the same time. And Superior Liquor’s friendly, knowledgeable staff is equipped to answer any and all questions about alcohol, from absinthe to zinfandel. Open seven days a week, stop here for superior service, prices and information revolving around your favorite beverages.

SUPERIOR LIQUOR MART EMPLOYEE LAURA PHILLIPS DISPLAYS THE MANY NEW FOOD AND WINE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. OPTICAL STORE

EYEWORKS LOUISVILLE

615 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-6320 Runner Up, East County: Front Range Eye Health Center Lafayette and Longmont Winner: Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado

ou can think of Eyeworks Louisville like your friendly one-stop shop for healthy eyes, with complete eyecare offerings that include eye health exams, vision evaluations and a large selection of great looking frames. Our readers say the well-rounded Eyeworks specialists are the best at treating issues like dry eyes, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal and retinal disease, eye injury, eye infections, cataracts LASIK and PRK surgeries and so much more.

BEST PLACE TO LOOK AT GARBAGE

CITY OF LONGMONT WASTE DIVERSION CENTER 140 Martin St., Longmont, 303-651-8416

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f you’re anything like us, you love to spend quality time with the family on the weekend by bundling up the kids, packing some snacks, pouring hot apple cider into a canteen and driving down to the City of Longmont Waste Diversion Center to get your trash on. Styrofoam, scrap metal, yard waste, the WaDivCen (as the cool kids call it) is the place to see all of Longmont’s hard-to-dispose materials getting disposed. You may be so inclined as to bring your own trash, but be sure to bring along a proper ID that proves you live in Longmont, otherwise you’re gonna have to take that trash back home. BOULDER WEEKLY

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RETAIL FARM

ISABELLE FARM

1640 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 720-438-0707 Erie Winner: Anderson Farms Longmont (Hygiene) Winner: Aspen Moon Farm

sabelle Farm owners Jason and Natalie Condon have an inspiring story. They can trace their farming roots in these parts all the way back to 1859. Today, they proudly work their family-run, certified organic farm and grow more than 80 varieties of produce and grains on 500 acres in Boulder County between Longmont and Lafayette. Our readers buy the Condon’s delicious products at the on-farm Farm Stand, through Isabelle Farm’s CSA Farm Share Program, at local restaurants and in a few select grocery stores. Congrats to Jason and Natalie for being voted East County’s best. Now rise and shine and keep it coming.

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS

BOULDER CUPPING THERAPY

4665 Nautilus Court South, Unit 700, Boulder (Gunbarrel), 720-499-9228

upping is a therapy style rooted in Chinese medicine that’s become popular lately, with celebrities and athletes posting their experiences on social media. When you receive a cupping massage treatment, heated glass cups are placed on the skin along the meridians of the body, creating a suction that stimulates the flow of energy. If you’re looking to give it a try — maybe to relieve pain or reduce inflammation or induce relaxation — our readers’ think Boulder Cupping Therapy is the best place you could possibly go. The three-person cupping team also offers focused deep tissue massage, and extensive consultations to ensure cupping is the right path for you.

GROCERY STORE

KING SOOPERS

Various locations around Boulder County Runner Up, East County: Sprouts Farmers Market (Lafayette, Longmont)

e think we understand why our readers chose King Soopers as their favorite grocery store. It’s really one of the few grocery shopping locations where you can get everything you could possibly need, plus fuel points. We’ve all done it, drive to one store for produce, another for meat and still another for stuff like charcoal, a turkey baster, flowers and a couple cans of oil. You can get all of that and more in one stop at King Soopers. And let’s face it, the ol’ King has added a ton of organic products in the last few years so when you get to the register, the pain is a whole lot less than it is at some specialty grocers. We humbly bow to you King Soopers, this year’s readers choice for groceries.

HOME FURNISHINGS

WOODLEY’S FINE FURNITURE

1400 S. Main St., Longmont, 303-651-1015 Lafayette Winner: Flatirons Habitat for Humanity

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AT ISABELLE FARM, EMMA HITCH (LEFT) AND ALIKA JOHNSTON (RIGHT) GET THE GORGEOUS PRODUCE READY FOR SALE. FLORIST

LAFAYETTE FLORIST, GIFT SHOP & GARDEN CENTER 600 S. Public Road, Lafayette, 303-665-5552 Longmont Winner: Longmont Florist Louisville Winner: Nina’s Flowers & Gifts Niwot Winner: Niwot Florist

f it grows and it’s a plant, you can probably find it at Lafayette Florist, Gift Shop & Garden Center. Whether you are wanting a plant to liven up that empty corner of the room, looking for something perfect for that special occasion or trying to find a way out of the doghouse, look no further than Lafayette Florist. Our readers tell us they love the friendly staff and they can always get exactly what they were looking for, even when they go in not having a clue what they want. You don’t have to be creative, you just have to know the directions to Lafayette Florist.

ou see, the Woodley’s are good people. And in 1979, Mike and Pat had a vision — the vision went a little like this: quality wood furniture, the beautiful kind, passed down from generation to generation. So they got to work and they built Woodley’s Fine Furniture themselves, from scratch, and it quickly became not only our readers’ favorite, but a favorite around the state. Known for their stylish, customizable designs, the Woodley’s have since opened six showrooms throughout the Rocky Mountains, spreading quality furniture into the rooms of Coloradans everywhere.

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20,000 Square Feet

with More Than Half-a-Million Items! 130 E. Spaulding Street • Lafayette, CO 80026 • 303-665-0433 Just East of S. Public Road Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm

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KITCHEN SUPPLY STORE

AUTO DEALER — NEW

728 Main St., Louisville,720-484-6825 Lafayette Winner: Jax Ranch & Home Longmont Winner: Kitchen Company

1800 Industrial Circle, Longmont, 855-762-3012 Runner Up, East County: Fisher Honda Acura (East Boulder) Broomfield Winner: Audi Flatirons

THE SINGING COOK

estled right in downtown Louisville, The Singing Cook has not only been a longtime local favorite, but it’s also been one of our readers’ favorites for years now. Stop by the quaint shop as your local source for all your kitchen essentials. You’ll find bake ware, gadgets, utensils, cookware, dishtowels and a wide selection of specialty foods like spices and gourmet chocolates. The best part is Jenni Hlawatsch, owner and operator, will actually sing upon request, so when you go — go prepared with a song in mind.

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hances are, since you’re living in Boulder County, you like to play hard, what with those beautiful mountains sitting right there in your backyard calling your name. And if you’re going to play hard, you need a car that can keep up with you. That’s why our readers go to Valley Subaru in Longmont. They’ve got an amazing selection of cars that can get you around town and up the mountain, across the country and wherever else it is you need to go. Valley Subaru has been in business for more than 30 years — can’t do that without offering great service and great cars.

AUTO REPAIR

AUTO DEALER — USED

VALLEY SUBARU

LOUISVILLE TIRE AND AUTO CARE

FISHER HONDA ACURA 6025 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303-245-6417 Longmont Winner: Valley Subaru

1190 Griffith St., Unit 1, Louisville, 303-665-4902 Lafayette Winner: Stan’s Automotive

t Fisher Honda Acura, the mission is simple: Treat customers with respect while providing the best vehicles at the lowest prices. That’s why our readers go to Fisher Honda Acura when they are looking for a used car, whether that’s a sleek sports car, a reliable four-door sedan, an efficient hybrid or a minivan that’ll take the whole family on that next epic road trip. Fisher is a family business, started by Bob and Madelyne Fisher in 1968 and run today by their son, Craig, and daughter, Lynn. They know you want a reliable used car, one that’s gonna get you and your family safely from point A to point B for a long time to come.

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he mechanics at Louisville Tire and Auto Care have more than 100 years of experience between them. Maybe that’s why our readers say this is the place to take your car when it’s in need of repair. Whether your ride needs a routine inspection or a new transmission, the folks at Louisville Tire and Auto have you covered. Replace a timing belt? No worries. Worn out hoses? Don’t even sweat it. Louisville Tire and Auto can work on all makes and models of vehicles, so whether you’ve got a sleek sports car or a rugged SUV, these folks can get you back on the road in no time.

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