Retail BEST OF BOULDER

The beauty of a well-run gift store is in its possibility. Every time you walk through the doors of Peppercorn, there are new and exciting discoveries waiting for you. Our readers love this staple on Pearl street — once again naming this storefront with endlessly thoughtful gifts the best in our community.

GROCERY STORE TRADER JOE’S

1906 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-0160

Silver: King Soopers

Bronze: Lucky’s Market

Write-in: Niwot Market

When driving by Trader Joe’s on 28th Street, you may frequently see a line out the door. This is no coincidence — our readers can’t wait to get their hands on this national brand’s offerings. Think of your favorite name brands; chances are Trader Joe’s has their own version, and in many cases, they win the taste and price battle.

Hardware Store Mcguckin Hardware

2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-1822

Silver: Ace Hardware

Bronze: Jax Lafayette Farm & Ranch

Whether you need bolts, lumber, a grill or gardening supplies, McGuckin’s Hardware is the first name that pops into our readers’ minds. Since 1955, McGuckin’s has staked claim as Boulder’s premiere hardware destina tion, and for good reason — their com mitment to aiding you in fixes, teardowns and builds is why they’ve once again been voted the best hardware store by our readers.

HOTEL ST JULIEN HOTEL & SPA

900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696

Silver: Hotel Boulderado

Bronze: Chautauqua

St Julien Hotel & Spa typifies luxury, with world-class amenities, a beautiful spa and Jill’s Restaurant, an elegant on-site eatery that wows the palette. This institution on Walnut Street takes pride in its focus on hospitality, and our readers appreciate that, voting it Best Hotel in Boulder County.

Independent Business

Boulder Hair Collective

2900 Valmont Road, Unit C, Boulder, 720-726-2669

Silver: Nude Foods Market

Bronze: The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

Our county is chock-full of hardworking, independent businesses. It’s a source of pride marked by a direct line of communication between store and community. No one embodied these qualities quite like Boulder Hair

DEE-O-GEE

is a one stop shop for Grooming, Daycamp, Do it yourself dog wash and retail focussing on the health of your pets. We sell Holistic pet food, supplements, and everything else your pet needs. If we don’t have it in the store we can order it for you!

Collective. New on the block, the staff have built a strong following in just a short period of time, and have done so while remaining dedicated to “sustainable beauty,” as a Certified B Corporation.

JEWELRY STORE WALTERS & HOGSETT JEWELERS

2425 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-449-2626

Silver: Hurdle’s Jewelry

Bronze: Anspach’s Jewelry

What started as a dream in Longmont has, more than 40 years later, blossomed into an example of continued excellence at Walters & Hogsett Jewelers For a purchase as big and meaningful as a stunning watch, ring, or necklace, the experience is as important as finding the perfect piece. This Boulder mainstay strives to serve every client with luxury and warmth, and it’s been that way since the doors first opened. It should come as little surprise that our readers named them the Best Jewelry Store in town.

LAW FIRM FRASCONA, JOINER, GOODMAN AND GREENSTEIN, P.C.

4750 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-494-3000

Silver: Berg, Hill, Greenleaf, Ruscitti, LLP

Bronze: Hutchinson, Black & Cook, LLC

Time and time again, our readers turn to Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein for their legal services. Their focus on efficiency, creativity and tenacity means every client is repre- sented with the utmost care and attention. These are their pillars, and have been since 1974, which is why our readers continues to place trust in this firm.

LIQUOR STORE HAZEL’S BEVERAGE WORLD

1955 28th St., Boulder, 303-447-1955

Silver: Wyatt’s Wet Goods

Bronze: Superior Liquor

You’d be hard-pressed to not find what you’re looking for at Hazel’s Beverage World — this store may actually have everything. Easy to navigate, sporting consistently great deals and a staff that’s at-the-ready, go into Hazel’s with something in mind, and leave with exactly what you need, and maybe something you didn’t know you needed. Once again, our readers named Hazel’s the Best Liquor Store in our community.

Moving Company Taylor Moving And Storage

1275 Sherman Drive, Unit B, Longmont, 303-443-5885

Silver: Free Range Movers

Bronze: Boulder All Star Movers

Write-in: Lion Turtle Moving Company

Moving sucks. It’s stressful, time-consuming, physically draining, and more times than not, you’re going to break something on your way out the door. Let Taylor Moving and Storage take this load off your hands. Their staff are fast, reliable, and careful with your belongings. Their services haven’t gone unnoticed. Taylor Moving has another trophy for its award case, being named Best Moving Company in Boulder County again.

MUSIC STORE PARADISE FOUND RECORDS & MUSIC

1646 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-1760

Silver: HB Woodsongs

Bronze: Wildwood Guitars

Write-in: Sol Vista Violins

Vinyl is back, baby! A popularity surge in music’s purest form of studio recordings has pushed LPs back into the entertainment mix, and if you’re looking to join in on the craze, our readers think Paradise Found Records & Music should be your first stop. They’re not wrong. Knowledgeable staff and an endless selection are just the start of what makes this record store a special place.