F F o o o o d & D r r i i n k k

Down Easy, the menu of martinis offers something for everyone. To compliment their great drinks, Martini’s Bistro offers starters, pastas, entrees and lighter fares to please a person’s tastebuds.

Second: Fusion Food & Spirits, 1940 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-776-2000

Third: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-651-3330

New Restaurant

Caper’s Italian Bistro & Tap

600 S. Airport Road Bldg. C Suite A, Longmont, 303-776-7667

Italian Food

Ragazzi Italian Grill

1135 Francis St., Longmont, 303-651-2828

Ragazzi Italian Grill is a family owned restaurant located in central Longmont. The restaurant’s priority is the freshest, highest quality food, perfectly prepared and graciously served. Ragazzi’s offers a wonderful array of classic Italian cuisine, specializing in homemade pastas, which are considered to be the best. With a warm and charming atmosphere and caring and attentive service, people can’t go wrong at Ragazzi.

Second: (tie) Carino’s Italian Grill, 2033 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-485-8077

Second: (tie) Pinocchio’s, 508 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-7828

Third: Davinci’s Italian Bistro, 526 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-8669

MEXICAN FOOD / MARGARITA / SALSA

3 Margaritas

2350 N. Main St., Longmont, 303-682-0888

When 3 Margaritas opened in 2001, the owners captivated Longmont’s taste for Mexican food with authentic dishes, such as Carne Asada and the Deluxe Burrito. Along with great-tasting Mexican cuisine, 3 Margaritas makes its own margarita mix and combines it with quality liquors for a margarita voted best by locals. As for the salsa at 3 Margaritas, people will love it for its fresh ingredients that are combined daily for the best tasting salsa.

Runners up for Margarita:

Second: Effrains, 451 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, 720-494-0777

Third: (tie) Sabroso, 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-702-9800

Third: (tie) Chili’s, 1245 S. Hover St., Longmont, 303-684-6455

Runners up for Mexican Food:

Second: Deli Cioso, 1217 S. Main St., Longmont, 303-651-3327

Created with the basic idea of offering a high quality menu at upfront affordable prices, Caper’s Italian Bistro & Tap is a warm and friendly place with great food that all begins with top quality ingredients. Enjoy a great value in one of Caper’s pizzas, calzones or lasagna or step out of the box and try the chef’s specials such as Beef Wellington or Seared Duck Breast with a Pinot Noir demiglaze. And don’t forget to add a glass of wine from their growing wine list. Caper’s is also a great place to take your kids, or stop by and take a menu item home to enjoy.

Second: Sun Rose Cafe, 379 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-3533

Third: Everest Restaurant, 2130 Main St. Suite 15, Longmont, 303-772-5000

Martini

Martini’s Bistro

543 Terry St., Longmont, 303-651-2772

A comfortable, casual place to relax, Martini’s Bistro offers up the best tasting martinis in the city. With tasty selections such as the Blackie, Bleu Sky, Rubytini, Hot Stuff and

Third: Santiago’s VI Mexican Restaurant, 1131 Francis St., Longmont, 303-772-1169

Runners up for Salsa:

Second: Armadillo, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd. Suite 200, Longmont, 303-651-1116

Third: La Mariposa, 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd. Suite 5A, Longmont, 303-772-6288

Overall Restaurant

Mike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House 512 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-0252

As the longest-running independently owned restaurant in Longmont, Mike O’Shays utilizes fresh ingredients and premium local brands to win the Best Overall Restaurant four years in a row. The best nachos in town, burgers, hand-cut steaks and fresh fish entrees are expertly prepared six days a week. The bar is stocked with a specialty martini menu, house cocktails, gold margaritas and 16 wines by the glass. Don’t miss daily happy hours. Draft beers, local microbrews and domestic beers give customers an ultimate beverage selection.

Second: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-651-3330

Third: Pumphouse & Red Zone, 540 Main St., Longmont, 303-702-0881