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FLAVOR OF INDIA 370 Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9010
Louisville Winner: Taj Mahal III Lafayette Winner: Tandoori Kitchen Nederland Winner: Kathmandu Restaurant Flavor of India remains our readers’ favorite in East Boulder County because the kind staff is dedicated to helping diners find their not-too-spicy choices on a big menu packed with curry, korma, vindaloo, biriyani and tandoori dishes. Don’t miss the hot vegetable samosas with chutney and tamarind dips paired with a malty Indian beer.
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PARMA TRATTORIA & MOZZARELLA BAR 1132 W. Dillon Road, Louisville, 303-284-2741
Longmont Winner: Caprese Trattoria Lafayette Winner: Mici Handcrafted Italian Parma is the place where our East Boulder County readers step out for true Italian fare and wine. Italian-born chef and owner Silvio Cuomo opened the restaurant in 2012 to dish meat and seafood gnocchi, pastas and risotto. Diners are happy to hang out and nibble at Parma’s mozzarella bar for a board of cheeses, meats and other treats. Parma attracts a weekday business lunch crowd for pizza, salads or small bites.
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SUSHI AJI 489 N. Highway 287, Unit 100, Lafayette, 303-665-9242
Louisville Winner: Hana Japanese Bistro Longmont Winner: Sumo Sushi & Grill While Sushi Aji is known for its super-fresh nigiri and sashimi, East Boulder County residents and commuters also vote for the eatery’s other Japanese specialties. Topping the menu are pan fried dumplings, yaki udon (thick rice noodles), soft shell crab, and Monkey Brains — crab-stuffed fried avocado. Beverages include warm sake, cold Sapporo beer and hot green tea. Choose bento box meals for a quick lunch.
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INTA JUICE
1067 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303-774-0094
Broomfield Winner: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Lafayette Winner: Blendz Juice Bar Inta Juice once again wins our readers’ love for making eating healthy so darn delicious and fun with smoothies, juice blends, bowls and shots (wheatgrass, not vodka). Smoothie faves include Love Potion #9, made with watermelon juice, raspberry sherbet, strawberries and blackberries. Milk, acai, strawberries, cherries granola and honey fill the hearty Coloradoan Bowl. Inta’s feel-good dessert smoothie is the Udder Chocolate, combining milk, malt, chocolate, and non-fat frozen yogurt.
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