2012 Longmont Times-Call Readers' Choice Winners Edition

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BESTASSISTEDLIVING

ThePeaksCareCenter &AssistedLiving

1440CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-776-2814

Asoneofthe region’sonlymulti-facilitycarecenter,the Peaks isideal forindividualsandcoupleswith variedneedsorthosewith changingneeds.The Peaksoffers thecombinedservicesof acomprehensivenursingcenter,anintensivephysicaltherapycenterand anassistedlivingcenter –allcenteredonenriching overallquality oflife.

SECOND: HoverCommunity, 1380CharlesDrive,Longmont,303-772-9292

THIRD:(Tie) BrossStreetAssistedLiving, 537BrossSt.,Longmont, 303-682-5095

THIRD:(Tie) TheBridgeatLongmont, 2444PrattSt.,Longmont, 303-774-8255

BESTAUTOREPAIR/SERVICE

StonumAutomotive

1116Colorado Ave.,Longmont,303-485-9303

The familyandcrew atStonum Automotivetakes greatpridein their work andin everysinglecustomer.Owner JohnStonumsays heconsidersthis awardanhonorandpromisetokeepthesame levelofservicetoitsloyalcustomers.

SECOND: MeiningAutomotive, 1001Second Ave.,Longmont,303-772-5919

THIRD: AllAmericanAutoRepair, 141PrattSt.,Longmont,303-776-9195

BESTBANK/FINANCIALINSTITUTION

FirstBank

1707N.MainSt..,Longmont,303-772-5500;1250S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-678-7000 AsColorado’slargestlocallyownedbankingorganization, FirstBankhas providedfullservicebanking formorethan48 years. FirstBank wasthefirstto offer24-hour,Saturdaymorningand grocerystorebankinginthestate.

SECOND: ElevationsCreditUnion, 1079S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-429-7627

THIRD:(Tie) GuarantyBankand TrustCompany, 401MainSt.,Longmont,303-678-4140; 1650PaceSt.,Longmont,303-651-5646;1050S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-678-4144;3561 StagecoachRoad,Longmont,720-494-2850

THIRD:(Tie) WellsFargo, 635CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-776-7240;1050KenPrattBlvd., Longmont,303-585-8630;399S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-682-4560

BESTDETAIL/PAINTREPAIRSHOP

PerfectionAutoBody &Glass

1135KimbarkSt.,Longmont,303-772-7665

Perfection AutoBody&Glasshasbeen familyowned formorethan30 years,offeringitscustomerscollision repair,paint,custompaintjobsand windshield repairor replacement.Theyacceptandareapproved by most insurancecompanies. Forthefifth yearin arow,thestaffatPerfection AutoBody&GlasshavewonReaders’Choicewhichshowsinhowtheygo aboveandbeyond forcustomerstomakesuretheir vehicleleavestheshop inas good,ifnotbetter,shapethanbefore.

SECOND: PearlAutoBody, 205Third Ave.,Longmont,303-772-2701

THIRD: PrecisionAutoBody, 1118KimbarkSt.,Longmont,303-651-2810

BESTCAR WASH

MainStreetCar Wash

2025MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-4800

MainStreetCar Wash,Longmont’sonlyfull-servicecar wash,hasbeenin business11 years.Theyoffer everythingfromfull-service washestocomplete detailingservices.Theirlong-termemployeesarefriendlyandefficient.

SECOND: Super Wash, 1024Delaware Ave.,Longmont,303-651-0650;1900 TerrySt., Longmont,303-651-0719

THIRD: LuckyStarsCar Wash, 1420MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-1025

BESTCUSTOMERSERVICE/BESTLOCALLYOWNEDBUSINESS

9thAvenueLiquor Warehouse

750 W. Ninth Ave.,Longmont,303-776-1955

Locallyownedandoperated by FrankMaitreandhiswife,Heather,9th AvenueLiquorstrivestokeepthecommunityandtheircustomersatthe forefrontofthebusiness.With amottoof“GivingBacktotheCommunity” you can feelthedifferencewhen youwalkin.With80percentoftheinventory beingcustomerdriven, youknowthat yourneedsareimportant.“Wetreat peopleliketheyare our family,”saysHeather.“And we hopeit’sadifferent feel.”Fundraising forlocal groupsisalso abigpartof9th AvenueLiquor’s philosophy, as wellas amonthlypercentage oftheirproceedsbeingdonated to alocalcause.

RunnersUpforBestCustomerService:

SECOND: LongmontHearing&TinnitusCenter, 1146FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-651-1178

THIRD: FoxCreekWine &Spirits, 1610paceSt.,Longmont,720-494-0771

RunnersUpforBestLocallyOwnedBusiness:

SECOND: ChamberlainCoins &Collectibles, 381MainSt.,Longmont,303-774-9661

THIRD: LongmontHearing &TinnitusCenter, 1146FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-651-1178

BESTDANCE/GYMNASTICSSTUDIO AirborneGymnasticsandDance

1816Boston Ave.,Longmont,303-651-1456

Airborneoffers superior gymnasticsand danceopportunities forall agesand abilities. Currentstudentsnotonlylovetheirtimethere, theydevelophealthierbodiesandminds.They offerbeginner classesthroughthehighestlevels ofcompetitive,indance, gymnastics,andtumblingandtrampoline.

SECOND: DanceDimensions, 638MainSt.,Longmont, 303-772-3750

THIRD: MountainsideDanceAcademy, 1822Sunset PlaceSuiteA,Longmont,303-772-9672

BESTDENTIST

SmileDesignersFamily &CosmeticDentistry

1246N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-678-7800

Dr.ThomasDrakesays abigpartofreceivingthis greathonorstemsfrom histeamofdentalprofessionalsatSmileDesigners.TheSmiledesignersteam provides afriendlyatmospherethatkeepsthecommunitythinkinghighly abouttheSmileDesignersteamof expertsanditsdoctorsDr. DrakeandDr. Steve Sampson.

SECOND: Dr.ThomasKammer, 640 TerrySt.,Longmont,303-776-0633

THIRD: Dr.BruceSessions, 541MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-3030

BESTDRYCLEANER FrancisStreetCleaners

1152FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-651-9070

Familyownedandoperated, FrancisStreetCleanersspecializesindry cleaningleather,suedeandfur,amongothermaterials,and cleanswitha hydrocarbonmachinewithnon-toxicsolvent.Alterationsarealsodone in-house. FrancisStreetCleanersalsospecializesin weddingdress preservationtoprotect yourmemories.

SECOND: LamplighterCleaners, 1678N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-7692; 1100KenPrattBlvd.SuiteC,Longmont,720-494-4299

THIRD: ArtCleaners, 1631PaceSt.,Longmont,303-684-8585

BESTDOGGIEDAYCARE/ BESTPETSITTING/WALKING/BOARDING HappyHounds

1822SunsetPlace,Longmont,303-774-8158

Locallyownedandoperated,HappyHoundshasbeenofferingtraining, grooming,boardinganddaycareservicessince2008. With agoalofhelping their clientsandtheirdogs reachtheirbestpotential,HappyHoundsstrives to work closelywitheachindividualdogandmakesuretheyare getting whattheyneed. Withcare24hoursaday your familymemberwillnever bealonewhile youare away forthedayoronvacation.

RunnersUpforBestDoggieDaycare:

SECOND: LongsPeakAnimalHospital,9727UteHighway,Longmont,303-7766720

THIRD: CanineCardioCompany, Longmont,727-420-4825

RunnersUpforBestPetSitting/Walking/Boarding:

SECOND: CanineCardioCompany, Longmont,727-420-4825

THIRD: CritterSittersExtraordinaire, Longmont,970-532-3751

BESTEYECARE/LASIKCLINIC ThirdAvenueEyecare

800Third Ave.,Longmont,303-651-3353

ThirdAvenueEyecarehasbuiltits reputationonpersonalizedservice; theentireofficeaimsto exceed your expectations.Theofficehasserved theLongmontcommunitysince1986.Drs.WolfordandBrodiespecializeindifficulttofitcontactlenspatients,LASIKco-management,medical glaucomaandtreatmentandcomplexspectacleprescriptions.Theboard certifiedopticianshave morethan100combined yearsofexperience.

SECOND: Eagle Vision, 2080N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-3000

THIRD: EyecareCenterofNorthernColorado, 1400DryCreekDrive,Longmont, 303-772-3300

BESTFLOORCOVERING BassettCarpets

1637MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-5711

BassettCarpetsisproudtohave been aleaderinthecommunitysince 1961.Theyappreciatethesupportofthecommunity forvotingthemNo. 1floorcoveringstoreforthesixthtime.Meetingtheircustomersneeds andensuringsuperiorservicehasalwaysbeentheirtoppriority.Whether itbeourspecialtyofhardwood,ceramictile,naturalstone,laminateand vinylfloorsorspecificneedswithcountertops,customarea rugsorHunter Douglaswindowcoverings.Thefirstandlastorderofbusinessistoalways makeourcustomers100percentcomfortablewiththeirflooringdecision.

SECOND: FamilyCarpetOneFloor &Home, 1404KenPrattBlvd.SuiteB,Longmont, 303-651-2011

THIRD: CarpetMasters, 618S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,303-651-2407

BESTFLEAMARKET/ANTIQUESTORE

FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarket 1201S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,303-776-6605

With21,000squarefeetofuniquefurnitureanddecoratingitems, Front RangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarkethascateredtoColoradohomeowners needs formorethan20 years.Add apersonaltouchtoany homewithcollectiblesandfunfurnishingsand even rawlumber.Thestorewillbuy,selland trade.Rememberto reduce, reuseand recycle.

BESTFURNITURESTORE

Woodley’sFineFurniture

1400S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-1015

Woodley’sFineFurniturewasestablishedinLongmontin1979asa familyfurnituremanufacturingbusiness,andhas expandedtosixlocations acrossthe FrontRange.Nowafullservicemanufacturingand retailfurniturestore,Woodley’sofferscustomersavarietyof choicesfrom woodto finishesandcancustomizefurniturebasedoncustomerneeds.

SECOND: AmericanFurniture Warehouse, 10550JakeJabsBlvd.,Firestone, 303-684-2400

THIRD: FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarket, 1201S.SunsetSt.,Longmont, 303-776-6605

BESTJEWELER

SnyderJewelers

2201KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-776-2992

Snyder Jewelershasbeenoneoftheleadingjewelrystoresinnorthern Coloradosince1948.Owned by athirdgenerationoftheSnyder family, the jewelrystoreemploysmasterjewelersand gemologistsknown fortheirhigh quality workmanshipand excellence.

SECOND: Ron RFineJewelry, 425MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-1125

THIRD: TheGoldMarket, 1610PaceSt.,Longmont,303-834-8981

BESTHEALTHSPA aRejuvenationSpa

600Fifth Ave.SuiteB,Longmont,303-485-9063

aRejuvenationSpabelievesintakingcareofeachclient’sindividual needs.While receivinganycombinationoftheirstress-relievingskin,body andlaserservices,the client’scomfortistoppriority.Theywelcome youto come rejuvenateinthe relaxingenvironment,andlearnhow theycanhelp youput yourbestself forward.

SECOND: SunflowerSpa, 1700KylieDriveSuite150,Longmont,303-485-1390

THIRD: MysticGardenSpa &Salon, 600S.AirportRoad,Longmont,303-774-2541

BESTLIQUORSTORE

FoxCreekWineandSpirits

1610paceSt.,Longmont,720-494-0771

FoxCreekLiquorisknown foritsfriendly, knowledgeableandhelpful staffthatwill go the extramiletoserve itscustomers,withtheir ownstaff certifiedsommelierand over2,500hand-pickedwinesfromaroundthe world. FoxCreekLiquoroffers greatpricesandselectionson avarietyof beersandspiritstopleasealmost everyone’stastes.Servingthecommunity since2000,customersalsoliketovisit FoxCreekLiquortoseeRufus,the owner’sgreatdane,whois everyone’sfavorite.

SECOND: 9thAvenueLiquor Warehouse, 750 W. Ninth Ave.,Longmont,303-776-1955

THIRD:(Tie) TwinPeaksLiquors, 999S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-684-9165

THIRD:(Tie) PJ’s WineandSpirits, 665FrontageRoad,Longmont,303-485-8600

BESTHEARINGCLINIC LongmontHearingCenter &TinnitusCenter

1146FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-651-1178

LongmontHearingCenter &TinnitusCenterandDr.D’AnneRuddenare committedtoprovidingthebestpossiblesolutions forthose experiencing challengeswiththeirhearing by providingthelatesttechnology, comprehensiveserviceandunmatched follow-upcare.

SECOND: HearingHealthCareCenters, 1515MainSt.Suite15,Longmont, 303-776-8748

THIRD: ColoradoHearingCenter, 2030MountainView Ave.,Longmont,303-776-7770

BESTMASSAGETHERAPIST MassageEnvy

210KenPrattBlvd.Suite180,Longmont,303-772-1400

Massage Envy’sprofessionalmassage therapistswillcustomize yourmassage and facialtofit yourneeds.SomakeMassage EnvySpa yourLongmont spa.Did youknowthatmassage therapycanhelptoimproveyour overall health,especiallywhen youschedulemoreregularsessions?Bymakingmassage partofyour wellness routine,itcanhelpincreaseenergy and refresh your mentalattitude.Openlate weeknightsand weekends.

SECOND: AliciaLaConte, PhysicalDimensionsIntegrativeHealthGroup,209MainSt., SuiteE,Mead,970-535-9900

BESTMOVINGCOMPANY TaylorMoving

4949BroadwaySt.Suite110,Longmont,303-443-5885

Locallyownedandoperated by GlenandLeah Taylor,TaylorMoving was createdafterGlen,whohad workedas amoverinBoulder formanyyears, retiredand recruitedallofthetopmovers heknewtocreate TaylorMoving.All ofthemovers at TaylorMovinghave atleasttwoyearsonthejob experience andarecommittedtohelpingcustomershaveastress-freemove.Butwhat reallymakesthemdifferent?AccordingtoLeah Taylor,“It’sthe factthat we are locallyownedand familyoperatedand ableto give thatpersonal,one-on-one attention.We havegoodguysandtryanddothe rightthingandtakecareof people.It’sabout goodkarma.”

SECOND:Golden VanLines, 111S.PrattParkway,Longmont,303-776-3882

THIRD: TwoMen &ATruck, 303-443-9911

BESTHAIRSALON StudioBoom

1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-774-9880

StudioBoomoffers allthelatesthair,nailandskincare servicesinanupscale,trendysalon.Thefull-servicesalon’s certifiedhairstylists,coloristsandnailtechnicianshave providedfriendly, fashion-wiseservicesince2003.StudioBoom nowoffersfullskincareservicestokeep youlookingbeautifulandfresh.Inaddition,thesalonnowoffersDaVinciteeth whiteningandairbrushtanning.It’sasalonthatcares about youtomakesureyoulookand feel yourbest.

SECOND: Station336Salon, 336CoffmanSt.,Longmont, 303-776-4900

THIRD: DJEverettHairDesignStudio, 637 TerrySt.,Longmont, 303-776-3050

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

State Farm

Multiple locations, visit www.statefarm.com

State Farm has served the insurance needs of people throughout the United States and Canada since 1922. With more than 68,000 employees and 17,000 agents, the team at State Farm services 75 million policies.

Runners Up for Best Insurance Company:

SECOND: Farmers Insurance Group, Multiple locations, visit www.farmers.com

THIRD: First Main Street Insurance, 275 S. Main St. Suite 100, Longmont, 303776-5122

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT Budget Home Center

780 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303-678-8800

A small-town feel combines with an expansive inventory at Budget Home Center, which seeks to provide one-stop shopping to area residents looking to improve a home. The store offers countertops, lawn care equipment, cabinets, decking, tools, light fixtures, a drive-thru lumber yard and 40,000 other home improvement products.

Runners Up for Best Home Improvement:

SECOND: The Home Depot, 393 S. Hover St., Longmont, 720-494-0319; 10858 Jake Jabs Blvd., Firestone, 303-678-1100

THIRD: Lowe’s, 355 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-684-5900

BEST INVESTMENT/FINANCIAL SERVICE

Edward Jones

Multiple locations, visit www.edwardjones.com

Edward Jones provides financial service for more than 7 million individual investors in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. More than 10,000 financial advisors work directly with clients to understand their goals from college savings to retirement, and create longterm strategies for their investments, emphasizing a well-balanced portfolio and buy-and-hold strategy.

Runners Up for Best Investment/Financial Service:

SECOND: Oliver Financial Group, 402 Main St., Longmont, 303-485-7509

BESTOILCHANGE GreaseMonkey

2334N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-485-9206;1230KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-772-8865; 6140FirestoneBlvd.,Firestone,303-678-1616

GreaseMonkeyservicesmostmakesandmodelsof vehicleswithnoappointmentneeded.GreaseMonkeyhashighlytrainedtechniciansthatkeep customersinformedoftheir vehicleneedsinaccordancewithmanufacturer specifications.GreaseMonkeyprovidesmost warranty-requiredservices for lessthanmostdealershipprices,whilealsokeeping acompletemaintenance historyforcustomers,takingthehassle away fromcustomershavingto worryabouttheir vehiclesongoingmaintenance routine.

SECOND: OilCanHenry, 1646PaceSt.,Longmont,303-772-4800

THIRD: ValvolineInstantOilChange, 1061S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-774-0852

BESTPETGROOMER

BarkMeBeautiful

1144FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-776-0332

AtBarkMeBeautiful,“It’saonemanshow,”saysJane Komperda, owner. “It’sjustmeandit reallyallowsmetotakethetimetotakecareofeach individualdogandtheirneeds.”With abackgroundinshowingdogs, Komperdahas a“good feeling” forwhatdifferentbreedsneedand require.BarkMe Beautifuloffers fulldogandcat grooming forallbreeds. Komperdaisoneof Longmont’sonlycertifiedmaster groomers.

SECOND: ThePawSpa, 700KenPrattBlvd.Suite219,Longmont,303-772-4522

THIRD: Paws 2Groom, 800S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-776-4503

BESTPETSUPPLYSTORE

PetSmart

1125S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-702-9526

PetSmartdoesn’tjustoffersupplies foralldifferentkindsofpets,but thelocalstorealsooffers grooming,training classesandBanfield Veterinary services.

SECOND: FourPaws &Co., 1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-485-1565

THIRD: BlueHillsDog &CatShoppe, 1755 ½MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-2955

BESTSHOESTORE

Brown’sShoeFitCo.

373MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-2920

NewspringandsummermerchandiseisnowinatBrown’s.Stopin todaytofindtheperfect footwear fortheseason.Brown’soffersawide selectionof footwear forallactivitiesincludinghiking, running, walking,or arelaxingstrollaroundtown.Brown’salsohas agreatselectionofbarefoot shoesfromMerrell,NewBalance,Vivobarefootand Vibram.Sinceopening in1946Brown’shasbeen acommunityicon formorethanhalf acentury providing atop-notchfullservice familyshoestorethat focusesonprovidingthelatestinshoesstyles,functionand aproperfit.

SECOND: DSW, 180KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-702-5191

THIRD: FamousFootwear, 205KenPrattBlvd.Suite170,Longmont,303-684-8808

BESTSERVICE EliteBarberShop

339MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-9825

EliteBarberShophasbeenlocatedin Longmont formorethan140 years,and attributesitssuccesstostayingontopofhair trendsand givingcustomerswhattheywant. With astaffofbarbersprovidingmorethan75 yearsofservicecombined,thebarbershopcan providequalityservice forhairand grooming needs,includingcuts,traditionalshaves,beard trimming, fadesand faceshaving.

SECOND: KingSoopers, 995S.HoverSt.,Longmont, 303-702-0099;1611PaceSt.,Longmont,303-776-7570;2255 MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-7950;6110FirestoneBlvd.,Firestone, 303-682-4160

THIRD: KaiserPermanente, 2345Bent Way, Longmont, 303-338-3800

BESTAMERICANRESTAURANT/BESTDESSERT/BESTHAPPY HOUR/BESTLUNCH/BESTOVERALLRESTAURANT

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse

512MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-0252

Formorethan30 years,MikeO’Shayshasofferedagreatdiningatmospherewith awonderfularrayoffoodmadewiththefreshestingredientsand premiumbrands.Withhand-cutsteaks,homemadesaucesandsoups,andfresh fishandseafood,it’snowonderMikeO’Shayshasbeen votedthebest overall restaurantsix yearsrunning.Addtothemenuapremiumbarwith aspecialty martinimenu,housecocktails,uniqueinfusions,draftbeers,localmicrobrews, 16wines by theglassanddailyhappyhourspecials foranultimatebeverage selection.Stopinand checkoutthenewlyrenovated restaurantandpatio.

RunnersUpforBestAmericanRestaurant:

SECOND: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

THIRD: AuntAlice’s, 1805MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0495

RunnersUpforBestDessert:

SECOND: TheRibHouse, 1920S.CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-485-6988; 180113thSt.,Suite180,Boulder,303-442-7427

THIRD: LaMomoMaes, 624KimbarkSt.,Longmont,303-834-8502

RunnersUpforBestHappyHour:

SECOND: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

THIRD: FusionFood &Spirits, 1940KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-774-7399

RunnersUpforBestLunchRestaurant:

SECOND: SunRoseCafe, 379MainSt.,Longmont,303-774-7000

THIRD: FlavorofIndia, 516MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-9010

RunnersUpforBestOverallRestaurant:

SECOND: Sugarbeet, 101PrattSt.,Longmont,303-651-3330

THIRD: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

BESTBREWERY/ALEHOUSE/ LYONSBUSINESS

OskarBluesHomeMade Liquids &Solids

1555S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-485-9400; Tasty Weasel TapRoom,1800PikeRd,UnitB, Longmont,303-776-1914ext.313;OskarBlues Grill &Brew, 303MainSt., Lyons,303-823-6685 OskarBluesGrill &Brew (Lyons, CO)celebratesserving world-class beer,great foodandlivemusic for15 yearsastheHomeMadeLiquidsand SolidstakesthatsameOskarBluesvibe toLongmont,CO.America’sfirstmicrocanningcraftbrewer,OskarBlues’ pioneeringDale’sPaleAle wasnamed TopU.S. PaleAle by theNewYork Timesandstartedthecraft-beer-in-acancraze10 yearsago.RollingStone callsOskarBlues“thehottestplaceto beon aSaturdaynightinColorado,” andthepub’ssouthern-stylecuisine, hospitalityandbeerattractdinersfrom acrossthecountry.

RunnersUpforBestBrewery/AleHouse:

SECOND: LeftHandBrewingCompany, 1265Boston Ave.,Longmont,303-772-0258

THIRD: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

RunnersUpforBest LyonsBusiness:

SECOND: TheStoneCup, 442HighSt., Lyons,303-823-2345

BESTBREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Lucille’sCreoleCafe

518KimbarkSt.,Longmont,303-774-9814

Lucile’sbroughtwonderfulCajunfoodtoLongmontin1995.Since then,ithasbeenlovedforitsrelaxedatmosphere,friendlyserviceand fantastichomemadecomfortfood.FromitsfamousCajunBloodyMaryto homemadechai,hotchocolate,jamsandevenketchup,Lucile’sisone-ofa-kindinthissmalltown.Comeintodineonbeignetswithchicorycoffee ortry acupofthefabulousGumbo.

SECOND: AuntAlice’s, 1805MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0495

THIRD: TheEgg &I, 2055KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-485-9477

BEST FASTFOODRESTAURANT

Freddy’sFrozenCustardandSteakburgers 2250MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-4101

Freddy’sdelicious,cooked-to-ordersteakburgers,Chicago-stylehotdogs, andshoestringfriesareafamilyfavorite.Besure toleave room forFreddy’s premium vanillaor chocolatecustardtreats! Freddy’s:The TasteThatBrings YouBack.“Sinceopeningourfirsthometownstorein2002,and growingto 61storesandcounting, we have beenhonoredandhumbledas readerslet othersknowabout Freddy’sthrough your votes.We sincerelyappreciateour guestsandourhundredsofemployeeswhostrivetomake your experience thebest.”— FreddySimon

SECOND: Wendy’s, 1091S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-772-1091; 1905MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-4431;4133CountyRoad24,Longmont,303-702-0265

THIRD: Chick-fil-A, 215KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-772-9642

BESTBURGER FiveGuysBurgersandFries

1708MainSt.,Longmont,303-485-8924

Formorethan20 years, Five Guyshasbeen familyownedandoperated. Withthehelpofloyalfranchisees, Five Guyshas expandedfromfivetomore than590locationsandhasbecome anationalbrandwiththesamesimple focusonquality food.OwnerRobinKarst,NorthernColoradofranchisee,isa CSU graduatewiththree generationsof familyhistoryinColorado.

SECOND: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

THIRD: RedRobin, 2331CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,720-652-9229

BESTINDIANRESTAURANT FlavorofIndia

516MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-9010

Whether youare visitingfromoutoftown,orarealongtimelocal,Flavor ofIndiaoffers fineIndian foodataffordableprices.Everyoneoftheirdishes has amultilayerofspicesthatis atreattothesenses.Stop by soontoenjoy classiccuisinethatissuretodelight yourpaletteand giveyouanauthentic NorthIndianPunjabi experience.

SECOND: EverestRestaurant, 2130N.MainSt.Unit15,Longmont,720-204-2270

THIRD: PassagetoIndia, 1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,720-684-4330

BESTPIE PerkinsRestaurant &Bakery

2051MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-1410

From rich and realcreampies, fantasticfruitpies,mammoth muffins, scrumptiouscookiesandicecreamdreamsthe PerkinsBakeryhas asweet treat forevery tastebud.If yournotdininginor want adesserttogo, check out Perkins’BakeryToGo.

SECOND: Loaf &Ladle, 1134FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-776-7575

THIRD: AuntAlice’s, 1805MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0495

BESTNEWRESTAURANT GeorgiaBoysBBQ

237CollyerSt.,Longmont,303-999-4099

TheseGeorgiaboysspecializeinbarbecueandit’snotjustanykindof barbecueit’ssouthernstyle.Thatmeanseachpieceofmeatis rubbedand allowedtositbeforeitisslowlysmokedto reachitsfullpotential.Whileitisa timeintensiveapproach,theend resultis worthit.Andif youare crazy about theirbarbecuejust waituntil youtry thesides.Thesetime-testedSouthern recipesaredrivingcustomersnuts.Madefromscratchandlocallysourcedas much aspossbile youwon’tbedisappointed.Gauranteed!

SECOND: PetraMediterraneanRestaurant, 15KenPrattBlvd.Suite120,Longmont,303-485-7134

THIRD: Freddy’sFrozenCustardandSteakburgers, 2250MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-4101

BESTBARBECUE

TheRibHouse

1920S.CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-485-6988;180113thSt.Suite180,Boulder,303-442-7427

TheRibHousehasbeenmakingLongmont famous forbarbecue forthe past10 years.With worldwidepatrons(asseenintheirguestbook),their famousKansasCity-stylebarbecueishickory smokedtoperfectionwith ribs that falloffthebone.While checkingoutthebarbecuedon’tforgettosave room foroneoftheirhomemadedesserts.TheRibHouseoffers aBoulder locationtoserve evenmoreoftheirtastybarbecue.And forfansofTheRib Housesauces,peoplecanbuythematKingSoopers,Whole Foodsand ACE Hardware.

SECOND: GeorgiaboysBBQ, 237CollyerSt.,Longmont,303-999-4099

THIRD: Smokin’Dave’sBBQ &TapHouse, 228MainSt., Lyons,303-823-7427; 820Moraine Ave.,EstesPark,970-577-7427

BESTICECREAM/FROZENYOGURT ColdStoneCreamery

1087S.HoverSt.SuiteB,Longmont,303-682-5680

ColdStoneCreameryisall abouticecream. Fromicecreamcreationsto smoothies,cakesandshakes –it’stheultimateindulgence.Madefreshdaily inthestore, everyonewill getthemostfreshtastingicecream.ColdStone offers fabulouscakesthatarecustomizabletoany occasion.Thickmoistcake islayeredwithscrumptiousicecreamtocreatetheultimatetreatwithCold Stonecake’s.

SECOND: Baskin-Robbins, 815East17th Ave.,Longmont,303-774-0310

THIRD: DairyQueen, 1945N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-6552; 2001KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-651-9733;616MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-1340

BESTMARTINI/BESTOUTDOORDINING

Martini’sBistro

543 TerrySt.,Longmont,303-651-2772

Acomfortable,casualplaceto relax,Martini’sBistrooffersupthebest tastingmartinisinthecity.WithtastyselectionssuchastheDownEasy,Mad Hatter,Pear-a-Dise,TheBig AppleandBlackTie,themenuofmartinisoffers something foreveryone.To complimenttheir greatdrinks,Martini’sBistro offers starters,pastas,entrees,andsaladsandsandwichestoplease aperson’s tastebuds.

RunnersUpforMartini:

SECOND: FusionFood &Spirits, 1940KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-774-7399

THIRD:(Tie) Sugarbeet, 101PrattSt.,Longmont,303-651-333

THIRD:(Tie) Terrior, 246MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0630

RunnersUpforOutdoorDining:

SECOND: Pumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

THIRD: 7WestPizzeria &Pub, 526MainSt.,Longmont,303-678-9378

BESTBAGEL

EinsteinBros.Bagels

2311CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,303-651-9063

Forthelastsevenyears,EinsteinBros.BagelshasprovidedLongmont withfreshlymadebagelsandcream cheesein avarietyofflavors.Inaddition tobagelbasics,Einstein’salsooffers avarietyoflunchchoicesand gourmet coffees.Customer favoritesincludeNova Loxbagels,Tasty Turkey sandwiches, breakfasteggsandwichesandfreshlybrewed VanillaHazelnutcoffee.

SECOND: BigDaddyBagels, 1940IonosphereSt.,Longmont,303-834-8237

THIRD: PaneraBread, 425KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-702-1000

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BESTBURRITO/BESTMEXICANRESTAURANT/BESTSALSA

Santiago’sVIMexicanRestaurant

215MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-1169

Santiago’s wasestablishedin1991inBrighton,andhas grownto24 locations.With amottoof“weonlyhaveone chance,”Santiago’s setsoutto continuetoserve fresh,homemadeMexican foodwith greatpricesand good friendlyservice.With grandmaRachelA.Morales’ familyrecipe forgreen chile, Santiago’s continuestosharealittle familyheritage withallofitscustomers.

RunnersUpforBurrito:

SECOND: ChipotleMexicanGrill, 1100KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-651-6763; 1708MainSt.,Longmont,303-485-6369

THIRD: DeliCioso, 1217S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-3327; 1751HoverSt.,Longmont,303-772-7764;900CoffmanSt.UnitB,Longmont,303-834-8015

RunnersUpforMexicanRestaurant:

SECOND: 3Margaritas, 2350N.MainSt.,Longmont,3030-682-0888; 1258S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-772-8486

THIRD: DeliCioso, 1217S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-3327; 1751HoverSt.,Longmont,303-772-7764;900CoffmanSt.UnitB,Longmont,303-834-8015

RunnersUpforSalsa:

SECOND: 3Margaritas, 2350N.MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-0888

THIRD: DeliCioso, 1217S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-3327;1751HoverSt.,Longmont, 303-772-7764;900CoffmanSt.UnitB,Longmont,303-834-8015

BESTCOFFEEHOUSE Ziggis’Coffeehouse

400MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-5120;1139FrancisSt.,Longmont; Drivethruat1729HoverSt.;Drivethruat1221S.MainSt.

Ziggi’siswhereLongmontcomestogether.Their relaxing,diverseatmospheres features fast,friendlybaristas,livemusicandmonthlyexhibits by local artists.Thespacious,comfortablestoresaretheperfectplacestoenjoyaquiet cupofcoffeeand read abook,surftheInternetwithfree Wi-Fi,savorlunchor breakfast,orhold abusinessmeeting.And forthosedayswhen you’re onthe go,visitoneoftheirdrive-throughlocations.

SECOND: Starbucks, 815E.17th Ave.,720-494-9794;231817th Ave.,303-651-5683; 1630PaceSt.,303-485-9500;1050KenPrattBlvd.,303-651-7952;1632HoverSt.,303-776-0506; 1100KenPrattBlvd.,303-774-9028;1087S.HoverSt.,303-774-0143;995S.HoverSt.,303-702-0099; 551S.HoverSt.,720-864-4393;1749MainSt.,303-772-0475

THIRD: RedFrog, 15KenPrattBlvd.Suite200,Longmont,303-772-7209

BESTBAKERY/BESTSOUP &SALAD

PaneraBread

425KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-702-1000

PaneraBreadisproudtobe votedReaders’Choice“BestBakery.”Thank youtoourloyalLongmontcustomers!At PaneraBread,our ovensarehotand ourbakersare busy.TraditionalArtisanbreadsandbagelsbaked rightwhere youbuythem,delicioushand-craftedpastries,signaturesandwiches,inventive Paniniandhand-tossedsaladsarewhat you’llfindattheLongmont Panera. Enjoyacupofourfreshlybrewedcoffeeand agrilledbreakfastsandwichora freshlybakedcookie,brownieorpastrywhile relaxingwithfriendsand family. Maketodaybetterat PaneraBread. Yourtastebudswillthank you.

RunnersUpforBestBakery:

SECOND: GreatHarvestBreadCo., 1100KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-772-9090

THIRD: OldFashionBavarianBakery, 613FrontageRd.,Longmont,303-678-1014

RunnersUpforBestSoup &Salad:

SECOND: Loaf &Ladle, 1134FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-776-7575

THIRD: MadGreens, 2341CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,303-702-4440

BESTWINESELECTION

YourPlaceor Vine

2020IonosphereSt.,Longmont,303-834-8536

BESTPLACEFORAROMANTICDINNER Sugarbeet

101PrattSt.,Longmont,303-651-3330

Sugarbeetservesaseasonal,contemporaryAmericanmenuasachefowned,neighborhood restaurant featuringanintimatedining experience.The bar,dining roomsandpatiosofferarelaxingatmospheretoenjoycocktails and amemorablemeal.Sugarbeetisopen WednesdaythroughSundayfor happyhouranddinnerstartingat 4p.m.Reservationsarerecommended.

SECOND: Terrior, 246MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0630

THIRD: Martini’sBistro, 543 TerrySt.,Longmont,303-651-2772

YourPlaceor VineisanunpretentiouswinebarlocatedintheProspect subdivisionofLongmont.SpecializinginMediterranean-inspiredshared platesand weeklyspecials,with over25wines availablebytheglassand customflightofthree,specialtymartinis,craftbeersondraft, grappas,ports andhouse-madelimoncello.Relaxedloungeandoutdoorpatioseatingwith streamingandlivemusic, events, classesandfreeWIFI.Comfortableenvironmenttolearnaboutand experienceboth familiarandnewwinesona frequentlyrevolvingandapproachablewinelist.

SECOND: Terrior, 246MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0630

THIRD: Sugarbeet, 101PrattSt.,Longmont,303-651-3330

BESTCHINESE/ASIANRESTAURANT Royal Wok

1950MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-9297

With18 yearsofserviceprovidinghigh-qualityChineseandAsian food, RoyalWokishonoredtogainthetrustofitscustomersandbecome afavorite inthearea.SomeofthespecialtyitemsincludeSesameChickenandLoMein Noodles. Fromitsdiningservicestotake-outs,RoyalWokcontinuestostrive tobethebestinqualityinordertosatisfyitscustomers.Don’tforgettocome checkouttheiraffordablelunchspecialsanddrinkdeals.RoyalWokalso offers catering forpartiesandbusinessmeetingsorbanquet roomservices. Recently, RoyalWokadded aprojectorinitsparty room,convenient formeetinfgs.Also,if youhaven’talready, visitits website,at royalwoklongmont.com.

SECOND: EastMoonAsianBistro, 2144MainSt.Unit1,Longmont,303-684-8383

THIRD: TastyAsia, 736MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-6888

BESTSPORTSBAR

ThePumphouse/RedZone

540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

Checkoutthelarge anddiversemenuavailableatboththePumphouse BreweryandRedZonesportsbar.Peoplecanselectfromthe restaurants famousfishand chips,Southwesternspecialties,uniquesalads,traditional pub fare andother favorites.Thebreweryoffersupto10handcraftedbrews. TheRedZoneoffers 30large LCDtelevisionsandallthemajorsatellitesports packagestocatchallthegames,inadditiontopooltables,airhockey, late nighthoursandindoor/outdoorpatio.

SECOND: Buffalo Wild WingsGrill &Bar, 2303CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,303-485-9464

THIRD: OldChicago, 1805IndustrialCircle,Longmont,303-651-7000

BESTSTEAK

TexasRoadhouse

2301CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,303-774-1491

Thisistheseventhconsecutiveyearthat TexasRoadhousehasearnedthe beststeakhonors.Inadditiontotheir famoushand-cutsteaks,TexasRoadhouseisalsoknown forits fall-off-the-bone ribs,made-from-scratchsidesand fresh-bakedbread.TexasRoadhouseoffers legendaryfoodat alegendaryvalue featuringKid’sEat Free everyMondaynightandSaturdayafternoon.The Roadhousealsooffers anEarlyDineMenuthatconsistsof10legendarymadefrom-scratchmenuitemsMondaythroughThursdayfrom4to6p.m.

SECOND: OutbackSteakhouse, 1315DryCreekDrive,Longmont,303-684-8149

THIRD: Sugarbeet, 101PrattSt.,Longmont,303-651-3330

BESTMARGARITA

3Margaritas

2350N.MainSt.,Longmont,3030-682-0888; 1258S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-772-8486

When 3Margaritasopenedin2001,the ownerscaptivatedLongmont’s taste forMexican foodwithauthenticdishesthatincludecombinationand seafoodplatesandburritos.Alongwith great-tastingMexicancuisine, 3Margaritasmakesits ownmargaritamixandcombinesitwithqualityliquorsfora margarita votedbest by locals.

SECOND: Richard’son3rd, 1283Third Ave.,Longmont,303-776-0985

THIRD: Effrains 3MexicanRestaurant, 451S.PrattParkway,Longmont,720-494-0777

BESTPIZZA Proto’sPizzeriaNapoletana

600S.AirportRoadUnitB,Longmont,303-485-5000

OnNov. 4,1999 PamProtoopenedthefirstProto’sPizzainLongmont. Nowwithsixlocations,Proto’shasbecomefixturesinthecommunityand offers awonderful restaurant forfriendsand familytogather.Inthe wordsof PamProto,“Comein,sitbackandenjoy.”

SECOND: Nicolo’sPizza, 1631PaceSt.,Longmont,303-651-2335

THIRD: Abo’sPizza, 1834MainSt.Suite8,Longmont,303-678-0111; 7960NiwotRoad,Niwot,303-652-0830

BESTSEAFOODRESTAURANT RedLobster

2177KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-485-9898

With alarge plateofsucculentcrab legs,lobsterdippedinbutterorthe freshcatchoftheday, RedLobsteris aleader forseafood.Theatmosphereat RedLobsterlends acasualdining experienceinwhichdinerscanenjoythe brightopen feelofcoastalstyle.

SECOND: Tortuga’s, 218CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-772-9654

THIRD:(Tie) ChinaBuffet, 800S.HoveSt.Suite20,Longmont,303-651-9998

THIRD:(Tie) SakuraJapaneseRestaurant, 600S.AirportRoadBldg.B-F, Longmont,303-485-9282

BESTITALIANRESTAURANT Pinocchios

210KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-651-7828;11078CimarronSt,Firestone,303-776-6727

Pinocchios wascreatedto give Longmont agreatItalian restaurant. From toasted ravioli,tohomemadealfredo,tomade-from-scratchdesserts,Pinocchiosstrivestobe atop-quality restaurantwithoutthefinediningpricetag. Theybelieve iftheydotheirbest,peoplewillnotice.

SECOND: RagazziItalianGrill, 1135FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-651-2828

THIRD: Carino’sItalianGrill, 2033KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-485-8077

BEST FAMILYRESTAURANT AuntAlice’sKitchen

1805MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-0495

Locallyownedandoperated by MarkPriceand PatrickArias,AuntAlicesis morethanjust aplace“wherefriendsgather”it’sacommunitystaple.Known forit’sdown-homecookingandcomfortfoods AuntAlice’soffersawide-varietyofoptionsontheirmenu.Open forbreakfast,lunchanddinner.

SECOND: RedRobin, 2331CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,720-652-9229

THIRD: MikeO’Shay’sRestaurant &AleHouse, 512MainSt.,Longmont, 303-772-0252

BESTSUSHI SakuraJapaneseCuisine

600AirportRoadSuiteB-F,Longmont,303-485-9282

SakuraJapaneseCuisineoffers afullsushibarwithallthetraditionaldishes,specialty rolls, Japanesecookedcuisineandthe favoritetempura,whichis shrimp, chickenor vegetablesdippedinbatterandfriedwith asauceonthe side.Localswillalso wantto checkout weeklysushispecials, forwhichthe chefsinventdelectablecreations.

SECOND: SushiHana, 2065MainSt.,Longmont,303-485-1055

THIRD: EastMoonAsianBistro, 2144MainSt.Unit1,Longmont,303-684-8383

BESTTHEATERPERFORMANCE LongmontTheatreCo.

513MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-5200

WhenthenewLongmontUnitedHospital wasgoingupin1957,the auxiliarywantedsomenew, funmethodsof raisingmoneytohelpfurnishthe roomsandserviceareas.Sincesomeofthepeoplehad experienceputting onplays,theidea wasborntocreateLongmontTheatreCo.Thetheaterhas obtainedwhat fewsmall-towntheatrescan –longevity.Becauseofitsquality actsand aloyal fanbase,LongmontTheatre’saudiencecontinuesto expand. Withmorethan50 yearsunderitswings,LongmontTheatreCo.willcontinue tobringlongtime favorites,as wellasnewerproductionstothestage.

SECOND: JestersDinnerTheatre, 224MainSt.,Longmont,303-682-9980

THIRD: CaliforniaActorsTheatre, 1250S.HoverSt.Suite27,Longmont,303-710-2344

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BESTBILLIARDS ABitofBilliards

700KenPrattBlvd.Suite105,Longmont,303-776-3952

ABitofBilliardswasestablishedin1982andis alocallyownedbusiness.It isLongmont’sbilliardsparadise,accommodatingtheAmerican PoolAssociation,as wellastheBilliardsCongressofAmerica.Thesportsbar featuresdisc jockeyentertainment,karaokeandpokersixdays aweek.TheBitalsohas great food forbreakfast,lunchanddinner.

SECOND:Pumphouse/RedZone,540MainSt.,Longmont,303-702-0881

THIRD:(Tie)EagleGrill,1600HoverSt.SuiteE,Longmont,303-772-2555

THIRD:(Tie)TheArmadillo,700KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-651-1116

BESTSANDWICH/SUB

Snarf’s

645KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-774-1441;2130Mountain View Ave.,Longmont,303-702-1111

WithlocationsacrossColorado,Snarf’s servesuptastysandwiches,salads andsoups. Fromtheir world-famoustoastedsandwichtotheirspecialty Snarf’s sandwiches youare suretonotbedisappointed.If youare onthe go inthemorning,discoverSnarf’s breakfastattheMountain View locationin Longmont.

SECOND: Subworks, 1104FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-774-7000

THIRD: Subway, 1635PaceSt.,Longmont,303-776-9995;1250S.HoverSt.,Longmont, 303-651-9836;1801HoverSt.,Longmont,303-651-2227;3851Colo.Highway119,Longmont, 303-682-5475;700KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-776-3011;1630MainSt.,Longmont, 303-776-3023.

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BESTWINGS

Buffalo Wild Wings

2303CloverBasinDrive,Longmont,303-485-9464

With14 featuredsauces,Buffalo Wild Wings’ award-winningwingspleases everyonewithsauces rangingfromSweet TeriyakitoBetterBeReadyBlazin’. Takepart intheBlazin’Challenge–eat12wingsinBlazin’saucewithinsix minutes.

SECOND: The WingHut, 510ThirdAve.,Longmont,303-651-3714

THIRD: The WingShack, 1133FrancisSt.,Longmont,303-834-8066

600SouthAirportRd. (AirportandNelsonRd) 720-340-4152

www.fabulousfindsconsign.com

Celebratingouroneyearanniversaryafter being awardedRookieBusinessOfthe Year bytheLongmontChamberofCommerceand acknowledgedasthebestresalestorein YellowSceneMagazine, FabulousFindsoffers over5000squarefeetofblissfulguilt-free retailtherapyfeaturingfinefurniture,home decor,women’sclothing,accessories,shoes andhandbags,andbestofalljewelry! Atrue afternoondestinationgetawaywhereyouwill getlostintime.

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Faces&Places

BESTBARTENDER/SERVER

MichaelMurphy,Dickens Tavern

300MainSt.,Longmont,303-834-9384

MichaelMurphyhasbeen apartofLongmont formorethan30 years.Often foundbehindthebaratDickens Tavern,stop by and enjoyhiscompanyoroneofthemanydrinksheservesup.

SECOND: Vicki,TGIFridays, 125KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-485-8004

THIRD: BrandiRoush,ThePumphouse/RedZone, 540MainSt.,Longmont, 303-702-088

BESTCARPETCLEANERS

Dave’sPristineCarpetCare

11705QuailRoad,Longmont,303-772-2199

PristineCarpetCare,servingtheLongmontareasince1977, usesmanufacturersrecommendedtruckmountedsteam cleaning. Inadditiontocarpetandfurniturecleaning,theynow offerdustless woodandlaminate renewalandnewcarpetsales.All work isbacked by theirguarantee.

SECOND: ServProofGreaterBoulder, 697Pierce Ave.,Louisville, 303-494-2000

THIRD: FrontRangeSteamway, 1115Colorado Ave.SuiteA,Longmont, 303-651-6928

BESTBERTHOUDBUSINESS

A&W

802Mountain Ave.,Berthoud,970-532-2272

As asecond-generation familyownedbusiness,A&Wguaranteesstability andtraditioninits foodandfriendlycustomerservice.Known forits famous rootbeerfloatsandfreezes,cooked-to-orderburgers andfries,and cheese curds.A&Whassomething foreveryoneinthe family. Customerscanenjoy theirfreshlymade foodinsideoroutsideatthedrive-up.

SECOND: BerthoudAnimalHospital, 115 Turner Ave.,Berthoud,970-532-2726

THIRD:(Tie) NAPAAutoParts, 840Mountain Ave.,Berthoud,970-532-3789

THIRD:(Tie) BrooksideGardens Wedding &EventCenter, 619E.StateHighway56, Berthoud,970-532-3663

LONGMONTTIMES-CALL READERSCHOICE

BESTDACONOBUSINESS

JerryD’s

604EighthSt.,Dacono,303-833-3469

JerryD’s NostalgiaBarhasbeenoffering greatdrinks, alotoffun andthebest greasy foodtoitspatrons formorethan25 years.Known foritsburritosand green chile,bar-goerscanalso experiencethebar gardeninthe rearofthebuildingwhereliveentertainmentcanbe foundduringthesummer evenings.

SECOND: DaylightDonuts, 821CarbondaleDrive,Dacono,303-833-2009

THIRD: Santiago’s, 5980KeyesSt.,Frederick,303-833-5377

BESTCHIROPRACTOR

LarimoreChiropractorandMassage

1225KenPrattBlvd.Suite.222,Longmont,303-772-3100

LarimoreChiropracticandMassage hasbeenservingthe Longmontcommunity for15years.Theyofferconvenient,flexible hoursandsuperiorcustomerservice.Servicesinclude chiropractic adjustments,massage therapy, acupuncture, nutritionand physiotherapies.Onstaff, patientswillfind aCertifiedAcupuncturist andCertifiedNutritionalTherapist.Dr.MichaelLarimoreiscertified inspinaltraumaandsports relatedinjuries.Massage includesdeep tissue,sportsmassage andtriggerpointtherapyperformed by nationallyaccreditedandcertifiedtherapists.Treatmentis focusedon eliminatingpainandspasmto expedite recovery.

SECOND: ElizabethCastle, 1361FrancisSt.Suite103,Longmont, 303-772-1211

THIRD: LongmontSpineCenter, 2144N.MainSt.Suite3,Longmont, 303-678-7170

BESTCOMMUNITYCHAMPION/ACTIVIST& BESTINSURANCE

JoeMejia/JoeMejiaInsuranceAgencyInc.-State FarmInsurance

After21 yearsintheinsurancebusiness,I continuetofind my job rewarding by helping my customersduringthe changingstagesof theirlives,”Mejiasays.“Beinganactivememberofthiscommunityhelpsmekeep apulse ontheneedsof my customersandenriches my passion forvolunteering my time by investing insomanyimportantareas.”

Whetherit’svolunteeringhistime for theSt.Vrain ValleySchoolsDistrictorhelping planlocalCincoDeMayo celebrations,Mejia istheretohelp.Other volunteeropportunitiesheis apartofincludeLeadershipSt.Vrain, AWoman’sWork,GrassrootsSt.Vrain,SVVSD schools,School/Business Partnershipcommittee,HispanicEducation Foundationboard,LongmontChamberofCommerce,LongmontAssociationofRealtorsandElComite.

JoeMejia,State Farm Agencyoffers awide varietyofinsuranceand financialservices24hoursaday,every dayofthe week. Youcanlearn moreaboutwhyMejia’scustomersvaluehisservicesandcommunity involvement by visitinghisofficeat100817th AvenueinLongmont, joemejia.comorcalling303-772-8335.

RunnersUpforCommunityChampion/Activist:

SECOND: RoseChamberlain, Realtor,Networker,Marketer

THIRD:(Tie) BryanBaum, formerLongmontMayor

THIRD(Tie)RyanKragerud, BikeLongmont,BikeNight

RunnersUpforInsurance:

SECOND: ChuckMaas, FarmersInsurance

THIRD: FrankRatzlaff, StateFarm

BEST FAMILYOUTING

Crackpots

501MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-2211

Crackpots,Longmont’spremierepotterypaintingstudioandartworkshop,offers summercamps,glassfusing,partypackagesandmorefor Longmontlocalsandvisitorsalike.Thefriendlystaffwillhelp youcreate your ownmasterpieceinaneasy,stress-freeatmospherethatisfun forall ages. Just bring yourcreativity.

SECOND: RhythmontheRiver, July13and14,Roger’s Grove,220HoverSt.,Longmont, 303-651-8404

THIRD:(Tie) BoulderCountyFair, Aug. 1to5,BoulderCountyFairgrounds,9595Nelson Road,Longmont,720-864-6460

THIRD:(Tie) LongmontIcePavilion, 725Eighth Ave.,Longmont,303-774-4777

THIRD:(Tie) LongmontRecreationCenter, 310QuailRoad,Longmont,303-774-4800

BESTDAYCAMP

Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA

950LashleySt.,Longmont,303-776-0370

With fourdaycampsto choosefromcommunitymemberscan rely onknowingtheirneedsarebeingmet by theEd &RuthLehmanYMCA.This yeardiscoverday campsinLongmont, Firestoneand Windsor.Parentsand kidscanalsofindanafterschoolsummercampattheYMCA forthosekids whoareinsummerschool.ScholarshipprogramsofferedthroughtheYMCA helpmanykidsattendtheprograms,as well.“Theideaisthat everyonedeservesanamazingsummerdespitetheir abilitytopay,”saysGiselleLehmann oftheYMCA.

SECOND: SunflowerFarm, 11150ProspectRoad.,Longmont,303-774-8001

THIRD:(Tie)Avid4Adventure, POBox207,Boulder,720-249-2412

THIRD:(Tie)The Tiny TimCenter, 611Korte Way, Longmont,303-776-7417

BESTFUNERALSERVICESPROVIDER

AhlbergFuneralChapel

326 TerrySt.,Longmont,303-776-2313

Forthree generations,theAhlbergFamilyhasbeen apartoftheLongmontcommunity.Ourdedicationandpersonalattentionto your family duringthisdifficulttimeisunparalleled. We offerawide varietyofservices that we customizetofit your family’sandlovedone’spersonalneedsand desires. From asimplecremationto aFull TraditionalBurialService,the AhlbergFamilywillbetheretorelieve theburdenfrom your familyand providethebestserviceto your familyatanaffordableprice.

SECOND: HoweMortuary, 439CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-776-2434

THIRD:Carroll-LewellenFuneral &CremationServices, 503 TerrySt.,Longmont, 303-776-4477

AnytimeFitness

4445CityCentreRoadSuite100,Firestone,303-772-2660

Anytime Fitnessisproudtobe apartofthe Firestone &Frederickcommunity!Theyoffer afriendly, neighborhoodatmospherethatis convenientlylocatedandprovides apersonalized fitness experience.Theirstate-of-the-artfacility featuresbothstrengthtrainingandcardiovascular equipmenttokeep yourfitness routinesfreshand fun.Itis agreatplace forgettinginshapeanytime ofthedayornight, everyday ofthe year.The club alsooffergroup exercise classesand arunning club. The club owner,NicoleGrine,ishonoredtohelp membersimprovetheirhealthandfitness.“Anytime Fitnessis focusedontheessentialsnecessaryfora great workout. Personalserviceisourmission,and we strivetoprovidethistoourmembersbybeing activeinthe clubdaily,”Grinesays.“Sinceopening, thecommunityhasbeen very welcomingand supportive,and Iencourageeveryonetocomein andfindoutwhat great results anew habitcan bring!”

RunnersUpforBestFirestoneBusiness:

SECOND: KingSoopers, 6110FirestoneBlvd.,Firestone,303-682-4160

THIRD:North VistaMedicalCenter, 8308ColoradoBlvd.Suite200,Firestone,303-501-2600

RunnersUpforBestFrederickBusiness:

SECOND: IntegrityMartialArts, 8245 W. I-25FrontageRoad,Frederick,303-828-9853

THIRD: Santiago’s, 5980KeyesSt.,Frederick,303-833-5377

BESTFLORIST LongmontFlorist

65020th Ave.,Longmont,303-776-4077;614CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-776-2804

As asecond generation family-ownedflowershop,LongmontFlorist hasbeenservingLongmont formorethan40 years.Withtwoconvenient locations,LongmontFloristspecializesinfreshflowers,plants, giftbaskets, promptdeliveryandfriendlyservice.As atop50 Teleflorashop,Longmont Floristcantransferordersfordeliveryworldwide,including gifts forall occasions.

SECOND: KingSoopers, 1611PaceSt.,Longmont,303-776-7570;2255N.MainSt., Longmont303-772-7950;995S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-702-0099

THIRD: AllAboutFlowers, 917KimbarkSt.,Longmont,303-834-8777

BESTGARDEN/NURSERYCENTER TheFlowerBin

1805NelsonRoad,Longmont,303-772-3454

BoulderCounty’s premieregardencenter.Customersoldandnew experience ashoppingadventureavailableonlyatTheFlowerBin. Theyare proudtobe apartoftheLongmontcommunity formorethan 40 years.

SECOND: BlueRibbonFarm, 10147HoverSt.,Longmont,303-774-7717

THIRD: The TreeFarm, 11868MineralRoad,Longmont,303-652-2961

BESTHEALTHCLUB

LongmontAthleticClub

10MountainView Ave.,Longmont,303-772-4700;1375ShermanDrive,Longmont,303-7748888

TheLongmontAthleticClub reflects alongandstablehistoryserving itsmembersandtheLongmontcommunitysince1977.Itsdedicationto warm,friendlyandprofessionalservicehaskeptthemtheleaderinthe fitnessindustry. LACisproudtohave BoulderCounty’slargestandmost completehealth,fitnessandtennis facilities.Withmorethan75,000square feetof workoutareabetweentheirtwofacilities,customersare sureto find everythingtheyneedto reachtheirfitness goals.

SECOND: Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA, 950LashleySt.,Longmont,303-776-0307

THIRD: Fitness19, 1834MainSt.,Longmont,303-651-1919

BESTHANDYMAN RayComeau,RayTheHandyman

Longmont,303-995-0730

RayComeau,alsoknownasRaytheHandyman,hasbeenhelping peoplefix,buildormakethingsaroundtheirhomessinceOctober1999. Accordingtohis website,“Ihavealwaysworkedwith my hands,itjust comesnaturaltome.Somepeoplearegiftedtoplayseveral musical instrumentsorcapableofspeakingseverallanguages. Icanlookat somethingandknowhow tobuildit,fixitormakeit.”

SECOND: JustinCorder,CorderBros.Construction, 1248JudsonSt., Longmont,720-244-6656

THIRD: YesDearServices, Firestone,720-480-7352

BESTHIGHSCHOOLCOACH AdamKeiswetter,Head WrestlingCoach/Physical Education Teacher,LongmontHighSchool

BeforecomingtoLongmontHighSchool,CoachAdam Keiswetter coachedattheUniversityofNebraska.“Thebiggestdifferenceofcoach at ahighschoolandthemostfunpartformeis gettingtoseethehuge improvementinthekids.,”Keiswettersays.“That’swhat Ireallyenjoyabout it.”WhennotcoachingatLongmontHighSchoolorduringtheoffseason Keiswettercanbe foundteachingwrestling clinicsonhis well-known Twistermove.

SECOND: TrevorPlatt, BaseballCoach,SilverCreekHighSchool

THIRD:JohnNichols, FormerFootballCoach, LyonsHighSchool

BESTLAWFIRM Stover &SpitzLLC

636CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-682-0433

Stover&SpitzLLCis aTier 1TrustandEstateslawfirm,asrecognized by U.S.NewsBestLawFirms.Thefirmwas foundedin2005withthe goal ofproviding clientswiththebestlegalservicesintheareasofplanning fordeathanddisability,theadministrationoftrustsandestates followinga death,and realestateandbusinesstransactions.Stover&SpitzLLChasthe expertisetohandlelegalmattersrangingfromthemostbasictothe very complex.Thefirmhasdeep rootsinLongmontandNorthernColorado,but alsoservesabroad clientbasespanningthestatefromAlamosato Avon andGreeleytoGrand Junction.

SECOND: RussellLombardy, 659Fourth Ave.,Longmont,720-934-8666

THIRD:Donelson,Ciancio &Grant, P.C., 275S.MainSt.Suite201,Longmont, 303-776-3100;8001AristaPlaceSuite400,Broomfield,303-450-1665

BESTLOCAL/OUTDOOREVENT RhythmontheRiver

July13-14,Roger’s Grove,220HoverSt.,Longmont,303-651-8404

AsNorthernColorado’ssignaturefestival,RhythmontheRiver offers great music,activities, food, aduckraceandfishingcontests.

SECOND: FestivalonMain, Aug.24,DowntownLongmont,303-651-8484

THIRD:(Tie) ArtWalk, May18,July20,Sept.21,wwwartlinklongmont.org,303-678-8417

THIRD:(Tie) BoulderCountyFair, Aug.1-Aug.5,BoulderCountyFairgrounds, 9595NelsonRoad,Longmont,720-864-6460

BESTMEADBUSINESS BrickHouseBBQ

237Fourth,Mead,970-535-9040

Glenand JenniRademacheropenedBrickHouseBBQin2008as afamilyoriented,full-service restaurantandbarservingsomeofthebestbarbecue andprime ribinColorado.Inaddition,theircateringserviceiscustomized to yourneeds, yetremainsaffordable.Both restaurantandcateringservice continueto receiveravereviewsfromtheircustomers.

SECOND: K&C RV andCamping World, 14504Interstate25FrontageRoad,Longmont, 877-632-5278

THIRD: MamaMead’sPizzeria, 209MainSt.UnitA,Mead,970-535-0595

BESTMARTIALARTSSTUDIO

AlphaMartialArtsAcademy

195S.MainSt.Suite13,Longmont,720-939-7070

SenseiMichaelandShelbyWax(3rddegreeblackbelts)arecommitted todevelopingleadersthroughmartialartswithcommunityserviceprojects andleadershipopportunities.Aslicensededucators,theypridethemselveson teaching everyclass(both Taekwon-Doand FightLike AGirl)tomaintaina highstandardfortheirmartialartsstudents.TKDandFLAGclassesare availablefor ages 5andupwith awesome familypricing!

SECOND: TransMartialArts, 117S.SunsetSt.SuiteD,Longmont,303-776-1887

THIRD:(Tie) IntegrityMartialArts, 8245Interstate25FrontageRoad,Frederick, 303-828-9853

THIRD:(Tie) OriginMartialArts, 1566VistaViewDrive,Longmont,720-341-1916

BESTMOTORCYCLEDEALER

HighCountryHarleyDavidson

3761MonarchSt.,Frederick,303-833-6777

HighCountryismorethanjust aHarleyDavidson/Buelldealer.It’sthe bestplaceinColoradotoenjoyyour ridinglifestyleand youwill feelthe passiontheyshare.Theyofferthebestselectionofnewandusedmotorcycles, clothing,collectibles,T-shirts,partsandaccessories.TheirExpress LaneServiceCenterisopensevendaysaweek.

SECOND: RockyMountainKawasaki, 645FrontageRoad,Longmont,303-651-2453

THIRD: EPICMotorsport, 5073SilverPeak Ave.Suite104,Dacono,303-485-1858

BESTNEWBUSINESS

Old TownOutfitters

501MainSt.,Longmont,720-204-6173

Old TownOutfittersbringstoLongmontuniqueoutdoorbrands for thosewhoareactiveandarelookingto getoutand about. With afocus ondowntownLongmont, expecttonotonlyfind agreatoutdoor gear,but classes forletterboxingand geocaching forartists.

SECOND: FabulousFindsUpscaleConsignment, 600S.AirportRoadSuiteAA, Longmont,720-340-4152

THIRD: TheChineseMedicineClinic, 385MainSt.,Longmont,303-834-9188

BESTPHOTOGRAPHER

DebbieAdamsPhotography

338MainSt.,Longmont,303-834-9607

DebbieAdamshadcapturedthelightandhelditstillsincethe ageof 17andhadphotographedmorethan100,000peopleonbothcoasts.Lively, directiveandfriendly,Adamshas apassion forpeopletomakethem feel comfortableandlook great.Herenergy andenthusiasmmakestheportrait experiencefunandenjoyable.Adamsspecializesinphotographingpeople, petsandparties.HerstudioislocatedintheStill FrameGallery.

SECOND: CorrieKraftPhotography, 10675UpperRidgeRoad,Longmont, 720-480-0070

THIRD: AlanParePhotographics, Longmont,720-300-0186

BESTMUSICALINSTRUMENT STORE

MillerMusic

464MainSt.,Longmont303-772-8500

AsColorado’slongest running musicstore,MillerMusichasserved Longmontandthesurroundingareas by providingthehighquality musicalinstruments,instrument rentals, accessories, repairsandlessons. MillerMusicpridesitselfinproviding excellentservice.Earningthis award is adailytaskemployeestakeseriously. MillerMusichasteachersthat canteachpiano,guitar,drums,band andorchestrafromthebeginnerto advancedplayers,aswellas vocal lessons.

SECOND: GuitarsEtc., 460MainSt., Longmont,303-776-8388

THIRD: BFGStudio, Longmont, 303-332-7866

BESTNOT-FOR-PROFITORGANIZATION

AWoman’s Work

Longmont,303-827-7085,www.awomanswork.org

AWoman’sWorkisauniquefundingsource forwomenintheSt.Vrain Valleywhoneedfinancialsupportforimmediateneedsthatcannotbemet by othersources. AWoman’sWorkassistancepays forawide varietyofneeds including childcare,housing,transportation,medicalneedsandmore.All womenwho receivehelpfrom AWoman’sWorkmustliveorworkintheSt. Vrain Valleyforatleast90days.In return, AWoman’sWorkasksonlythat the recipientpaysthekindness forward.Morethan80percentoftheirfunds comefromindividualdonorsinourlocalcommunity.Theother20percent comesfrom grants,corporatesponsorshipandspecial event revenue.

SECOND: The Tiny TimeCenter, 611Korte Way, Longmont,303-776-7417

THIRD: OURCenter, 501Fifth Ave.,Longmont,303-772-4320

BESTPLUMBER

Steve’sPlumbing

2907SandpiperPlace,Longmont,303-651-1898

Steve MoskalstartedSteve’s Plumbingin1987.Sincethen,theplumbing businesshasperformedservice work forexistingplumbing,as wellas plumbing forbasement remodelsandcustomhomes.

SECOND: StreamlinePlumbing, 2602FalconDrive,Longmont,303-772-2250

THIRD: BobCarlsonPlumbing &Heating, 3BostonCourt,Longmont,303-776-8074

JoshHunter

St. VrainRealty,Longmont,720-495-5924

JoshHunter feelsthatbeingthe “best”involvesbeingknowledgeable abouthislocalmarketandtrends, being atrustedleader,andkeeping his clients goalsinthe forefrontofhis mindatalltimes.Hesaysthatpeople love todobusinesswithhimbecause heis very customerserviceoriented, andthatheknowshowimportantitis tohave honestand genuine relationshipswithhis clientssothathecan bestfind asolution forthem,whether itbeinRetailSales,LeasingorProperty Management.As a“young” familyman, Josh relates welltofirst-timehome buyersand reallyunderstandswhat theyare goingthroughandhelpsthem throughtheprocessstep-by-step.

“Iamalways myself,trustworthy.I thinktrustiskey, andtrustisbuiltthrough astablerelationship.”Finally, Josh feelsthatitisimportantto give backtothosethatsupporthim,like his volunteeringonCommitteesandservingontheBoardofDirectors fortheLongmontAssociationofRealtors.“Ihelppeoplewithoneofthe biggestdecisionsintheirlives,thatis ahugeresponsibilitytotakeon,and Itreatitasso.”

SECOND: DianeStow, Re/Max TraditionsInc.,220418th Ave.,Longmont,303-827-7046

THIRD: KathyCrowder, Re/MaxAlliance,900S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-775-0206

BESTSPORTSEQUIPMENTSTORE Dick’sSportingGoods

210KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-682-5740

Dick’sSportingGoodsInc.isanauthenticfull-linesporting goods retaileroffering abroadassortmentofbrandnamesporting goods equipment,appareland footwear.

SECOND: PlayItAgainSports, 800S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-774-9912

THIRD: SportsAuthority, 1520S.HoverSt.,Longmont,303-651-9697

BESTTRAVELAGENCY GoldKey Travel

328CoffmanSt.,Longmont,303-776-7024

Gold KeyTravelisnow intheir46th yearofbusiness,thanksto theirloyalclientswhoknowthattheywill receiveexpertpersonalized serviceatnoadditionalcost forcruises,toursandall-inclusivevacation packages.With agents averagingmorethan20 yearsoftravelexperience, andtheir close relationshipswithcruiseandtourcompanies,Gold Key Traveliscommittedtohelpingplanthebest vacation.

SECOND: TheCain TravelGroup,Inc., 2990CenterGreenCourt,Boulder, 303-443-2246

THIRD: AAATravelAgency, 193328thSt.Suite200,Boulder,303-753-8800

FRIENDLIESTAUTODEALER

FrontierHonda

710S.MainSt.,Longmont,303-772-2900

ServingtheLongmontareawithnewandused vehiclessince1987, FrontierHondaprides itselfon reliablepre-owned vehiclesand fast,friendlyserviceinboththesalesandservice department.With astaffoftrainedprofessionals,manywho’ve beeninthebusinesssincethe beginning, FrontierHondaspecializesinfindingandservicingtheperfectcar foryourneeds.

SECOND: LongmontFord, 235AlpineSt.,Longmont,720-771-6003

THIRD: ValleyNissan&Subaru, 1005KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-447-9531

BESTVETERINARIAN NelsonRoad Veterinary Clinic

8875NelsonRoad,303-678-8387

Thelong-standingstaffat NelsonRoad VeterinaryClinic pridesthemselvesonknowing theircustomersandtheirneeds. Theircaring,friendlyandcompassionatemannerquicklyputs everyoneatease.Services available includepreventativecareforsmall andlarge animalsand exotics,dental,surgical,boarding, radiographs, acupunctureandanon-sitefull pharmacy.Afterhoursemergency careisavailable.

SECOND: LongsPeakAnimal Hospital, 9727Colo.Highway66, Longmont,303-776-6666

THIRD: AnimalHospital, 1250MainSt.,Longmont,303-776-3454

2012St. Vrain Valley’sReaders’ChoiceAwardsWinners

BUSINESS

BestAssistedLiving

PeaksCareCenter

2nd:HoverManor

3rd:BrossStreetAssistedLiving

3rd:TheBridge

BestAutoRepair/Service

StonumAutomotive

2nd:MeiningAutomotive

3rd:AllAmericanAuto

BestDetail/PaintRepairShop

PerfectionAutoBody

2nd:PearlAutoBody

3rd:PrecisionAutoBody

BestBank/FinancialInstitution

1stBank

2nd:ElevationsCreditUnion

3rd:GuarantyBank

3rd: WellsFargo

BestCar Wash

MainStreetCar Wash

2nd:Super Wash

3rd:LuckyStars

BestCustomerService

9thAvenueLiquor Warehouse

2nd:LongmontHearing &Tinnitus Center

3rd:FoxCreekLiquors

BestDance/GymnasticsStudio

AirborneGymnastics&Dance

2nd:DanceDimensions

3rd:MountainsideDance

BestDentist

SmileDesigners

2nd:Dr.Kammer

3rd:Dr.Sessions

BestDoggieDaycare

HappyHounds

2nd:LongsPeakAnimalHospital

3rd:CanineCardioCompany

BestDryCleaner

FrancisStreetCleaners

2nd:LamplighterCleaners

3rd:ArtCleaners

BestEyeCare/LASIKClinic

ThirdAvenueEyecare

2nd:Eagle Vision

3rd:EyeCareCenterofNorthern Colorado

BestFleaMarket/AntiqueStore

FrontRangeMercantile

2nd: Tablesto Teacups

3rd:Serendipity

BestFloorCovering

BassettCarpets

2nd:CarpetOne

3rd:CarpetMasters

BestFurnitureStore

Woodley’sFineFurniture

2nd:AmericanFurniture Warehouse

3rd:FrontRangeMercantile

BestHairSalon

StudioBoom

2nd:Station336Salon

3rd:DJEverett

BestHealthSpa

ARejuvenationSpa

2nd:SunflowerSpa

3rd:MysticGarden

BestHearingClinic

LongmontHearing &Tinnitus Center

2nd:HearingHealthCareCenters

3rd:ColoradoHearingCenter

BestHomeImprovement

BudgetHomeCenter

2nd:HomeDepot

3rd:Lowes

BestInsuranceCompany

StateFarm

2nd:FirstMainStreetInsurance

3rd:FarmersInsurance

BestInvestment/Financial Service

EdwardJones

2nd:OliverFinancialGroup

3rd:ElevationsCreditUnion

BestJeweler

SnyderJewelers

2nd:Ron RFineJewelry

3rd:TheGoldMarket

BestLiquorStore

FoxCreekLiquors

2nd:9thAvenueLiquor Warehouse

3rd: TwinPeaksLiquors

3rd:PJ’sWine &Spirits

BestLocallyOwnedBusiness

9thAvenueLiquor Warehouse

2nd:ChamberlainCoins

3rd:LongmontHearing& Collectibles

BestMassageTherapist

MassageEnvy

2nd:AliciaLaConte

3rd:GingerRaper

BestMovingCompany

TaylorMoving

2nd:Golden VanLines/Atlas Van Lines

3rd: TwoMen &ATruck

BestOilChange

GreaseMonkey

2nd:OilCanHenry’s

3rd: Valvoline

BestPetGroomer

BarkMeBeautiful

2nd:ThePawSpa

3rd:PawstoGroom

BestPetSitting/Walking/

Boarding

HappyHounds

2nd:CanineCardioCompany

3rd:CritterSitters

BestPetSupplyStore

PetSmart

2nd:FourPaws &Company

3rd:BlueHillsDog &CatShoppe

BestService

EliteBarberShop

2nd:KingSoopers

3rd:KaiserPermanente

BestShoesStore

Brown’sShoeStore

2nd:DSW

3rd:FamousFootwear

DINING

BestAmericanRestaurant

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant

&AleHouse

2nd:PumphouseRestaurant

&Brewery

3rd:AuntAlice’s

BestBagel

EinsteinBagels

2nd:BigDaddyBagels

3rd:PaneraBread

BestBakery

PaneraBread

2nd:GreatHarvest

3rd:BavarianBakery

BestBarbecue

RibHouse

2nd:GeorgiaboysBBQ

3rd:Smokin’Daves

BestBilliards

BitofBilliards

2nd:Pumphouse/RedZone

3rd:EagleGrille

3rd:Armadillo

BestBrewery/AleHouse

OskarBlues

2nd:LeftHand

3rd:Pumphouse

BestBreakfastBrunch

Lucille’sCreoleCafe

2nd:AuntAlice’s

3rd:Egg &IRestaurant

BestBurger

5GuysBurgers &Fries

2nd:PumphouseRestaurant& Brewery

3rd:RedRobin

BestBurrito

Santiago’s

2nd:Chipotle

3rd:DeliCioso

BestChinese/AsianRestaurant

Royal Wok

2nd:EastMoonAsianBistro

3rd: TastyAsia

BestCoffeehouse

Ziggi’s

2nd:Starbucks

3rd:RedFrog

BestDesserts

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &Ale House

2nd:RibHouse

3rd:LaMomoMaes

BestFamilyRestaurant

AuntAlice’s

2nd:RedRobin

3rd:MikeO’ShaysRestaurant

&AleHouse

BestFastFoodRestaurant

Freddy’sFrozenCustard

&Steakburgers

2nd: Wendy’s

3rd:Chick-Fil-A

BestHappyHour

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant

&AleHouse

2nd:PumphouseRestaurant

&Brewery

3rd:FusionFood &Spirits

BestIceCream/Frozen Yogurt

ColdStoneCreamery

2nd:BaskinRobbins

3rd:DairyQueen

BestIndianRestaurant

FlavorofIndia

2nd:Everest

3rd:PassagetoIndia

BestItalianRestaurant

Pinocchio’s

2nd:Ragazzi’s

3rd:Carino’s

BestLunchRestaurant

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse

2nd:SunRoseCafe

3rd:FlavorofIndia

BestMargarita

ThreeMargaritas

2nd:Richard’sonThird

3rd:Effrains

BestMartini

MartiniBistro

2nd:FusionFood &Spirits

3rd:Sugarbeet

3rd: Terroir

BestMexicanRestaurant

Santiago’s

2nd:ThreeMargaritas

3rd:DeliCioso

BestNewRestaurant

GeorgiaboysBBQ

2nd:PetraMediterranean Restaurant

BestOutdoorDining

MartiniBistro

2nd:PumphouseRestaurant &Brewery

3rd: 7WestPizzeria &Pub

BestOverallRestaurant

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse

2nd:Sugarbeet

3rd:PumphouseRestaurant &Brewery

BestPie

Perkins

2nd:Loaf &Ladle

3rd:AuntAlice’s

BestPizza

Proto’s

READERSCHOICE

2nd:Nicolo’s

3rd:Abo’s

BestPlacefor aRomanticDinner

Sugarbeet

2nd: Terroir

3rd:MartiniBistro

BestSportsBar

RedZone/Pumphouse

2nd:BuffaloWildWings

3rd:OldChicago

BestSalsa

Santiago’s

2nd:ThreeMargaritas

3rd:Effrains

BestSandwich/Sub

Snarf’s

2nd:Subworks

3rd:Subway

BestSeafoodRestaurant

RedLobster

2nd: Tortuga’s

3rd:ChinaBuffet

3rd:SakuraJapaneseRestaurant

BestSoup/Salad

Panera

2nd:Loaf &Ladle

3rd:MadGreens

BestSportsBar

RedZone/Pumphouse

2nd:BuffaloWildWings

3rd:OldChicago

BestSteak

TexasRoadhouse

2nd:OutbackSteakhouse

3rd:Sugarbeet

BestSushi

SakuraJapaneseRestaurant

2nd:SushiHana

3rd:EastMoonAsianBistro

BestTheaterPerformance

LongmontTheaterCompany

2nd:Jester’sDinnerTheater

3rd:CaliforniaActorsStudio

Best WineSelection

YourPlaceor Vine

2nd: Terroir

3rd:Sugarbeet

Best Wings

BuffaloWildWings

2nd:WingHut

3rd:WingShack

FACES &PLACES

BestBartender/Server

MichaelMurphy,Dickens Tavern

2nd: Vicki,TGIFridays

3rd:BrandiRouch,Pumphouse/ RedZone

BestBerthoudBusiness

A&W

2nd:BerthoudAnimalHospital

3rd:NAPAAutoParts

3rd:BrooksideGardens

BestCarpetCleaners

Dave’sPristineCarpetCare

2nd:ServePro

3rd:FrontRangeSteamway

BestChiropractor

MichaelLarimore

2nd:ElizabethCastle

3rd:LongmontSpineCenter

BestCommunityChampion/ Activist

JoeMejia

2nd:RoseChamberlain

3rd:BryanBaum

3rd:RyanKragerud

BestDayCamp

Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA

2nd:SunflowerFarm

3rd:Avid 4Adventure

3rd: Tiny TimCenter

BestDaconoBusiness

JerryD’s

2nd:DaylightDonuts

3rd:Santiago’s

BestFamilyOuting Crackpots

2nd:RhythmontheRiver

3rd:BoulderCountyFair

3rd:LongmontIcePavilion

3rd:LongmontRecreationCenter

BestFirestoneBusiness

AnytimeFitness

2nd:KingSoopers

3rd:North VistaMedicalCenter

BestFlorist

LongmontFlorist

2nd:KingSoopers

3rd:AllAboutFlowers

BestFrederickBusiness

AnytimeFitness

2nd:IntegrityMartialArts

3rd:Santiago’s

BestFuneralServicesProvider

AhlbergFuneralChapel

2nd:HoweMortuary

3rd:Caroll-LewellenFuneral& Cremation

BestGarden/NurseryCenter

TheFlowerBin

2nd:BlueRibbonFarms

3rd:The TreeFarm

BestHandyman

RayComeau

2nd:JustinCorder

3rd: YesDearServices

BestHealthClub

LongmontAthleticClub

2nd:Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA

3rd:Fitness19

BestHighSchoolCoach

AdamKeiswetter

TrevorPlatt

CoachNicohls

BestInsurance

JoeMejia,StateFarm

2nd:ChuckMaas,Farmers

Insurance

3rd:FrankRatzlaff,StateFarm

BestLawFirm

Stover &Spitz

2nd:RussLombardy

3rd:Donelson,Ciancio &Grant

BestLocal/OutdoorEvent

RhythmontheRiver

2nd:FestivalonMain

3rd:Art Walk

3rd:BoulderCountyFair

Best LyonsBusiness

OskarBlues

2nd:StoneCup

BestMartialArtsStudio

AlphaMartialArts

2nd: TransMartialArts

3rd:IntegrityMartialArts

3rd:Origins

BestMeadBusiness

BrickHouseBBQ

2nd:K&C RV

3rd:MamaMeadPizza

BestMotorcycleDealer

HighCountryHarleyDavidson

2nd:RockyMountainKawasaki

3rd:EPICMotorsport

BestMusicalInstrumentStore

MillerMusic

2nd:GuitarsEtc.

3rd:BretFunkGuitarStudio

BestNewBusiness

Old TownOutfitters

2nd:FabulousFinds

3rd:TheChineseMedicineClinic

BestNot-For-ProfitOrganization

AWoman’s Work

2nd:The Tiny TimCenter

3rd:OURCenter

BestPhotographer

DebbieAdamsPhotography

2nd:CorrieKraftPhotography

3rd:AlanParePhotographics

BestPlumber

Steve’sPlumbing

2nd:StreamlinePlumbing

3rd:CarlsonPlumbing

BestRealEstateAgent

JoshHunter

2nd:DianeStow

3rd:KathyCrowder

BestSportsEquipmentStore

DicksSportingGoods

2nd:PlayItAgainSports

3rd:SportsAuthority

Best TravelAgency

GoldKey Travel

2nd:Cain

3rd:AAA

Best Veterinarian

NelsonRoad Veterinary

2nd:LongsPeakAnimalHospital

3rd:TheAnimalHospital

FriendliestAutoDealer

FrontierHonda

2nd:LongmontFord

3rd: ValleyNissan &Subaru