2013 Longmont Times-Call Readers' Choice Winners Edition

BestServices, Faces &Places

BestAC/HeatingService

WelzigHeatingandAir

2nd -WrightHeating& AirConditioning

3rd -Mand MHeating& AirConditioning

BestAutoDealer

FrontierHonda

2nd -ValleyNissan/Subaru

3rd -KingAutoGroup

BestAutoRepairShop/Service

StonumAutomotive

2nd-MeiningAutomotive

3rd -AllAmericanAutoRepair

BestBarbershop

Floyd’s99Barbershop

2nd-EliteBarberShop

3rd -Harry BBarber &Styling

BestCar Wash

MainStreetCar Wash

2nd -BreezeThruCar Wash

3rd -Super Wash

BestCarpetCleaningService

PristineCarpetCare

2nd -FrontRangeSteamway,Inc.

3rd -Chem-Dry

BestChiropracticClinic

LarimoreChiropracticandMassage

2nd -LongmontSpineandPhysical Medicine

3rd -CavalloChiropractic

BestDance/GymnasticStudio

AirborneGymnastics &Dance

2nd -DanceDimensions

3rd -MountainsideDance Academy

BestDayCamp

Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA

2nd -MountainPeakPrivateSchool

3rd -SpanishEasy &Fun LanguageSchool

BestDentist

SmileDesignersFamilyand

CosmeticDentistry

2nd -Dr. RobertAhernDDS, LongmontDentalAssociates

3rd -MertzFamilyDentistry

BestDermatologyProvider

Dr.JohnFueston, TwinPeaks

Dermatology

2nd -Dr. ScottClark, LongmontClinic

3rd -Dr. KristinBaird,Dermatology CenteroftheRockies

BestDetail/PaintRepair

PerfectionAutoBody &Glass

2nd -Jack’sOneStop

3rd -ABRAAutoBody

BestDryCleaner

ArtCleaners

2nd -FrancisCleaners

3rd -Curt’sCleaners

BestFamilyOuting

CrackpotsPotteryStudio &More

2nd -LongmontRecreationCenter

3rd -RhythmontheRiver OutdoorFestival

BestFinancialInstitution

ElevationsCreditUnion

2nd -FirstBank

3rd -WellsFargo

2013 BEST OFTHE BEST READERS’CHOICE AWARDS

BestFuneralHomeServiceProvider

AhlbergFuneralChapeland

Crematory

2nd -HoweMortuaryandCremation

3rd -Carroll-LewellenFuneraland CremationServices

BestHairSalon

StudioBoom

2nd -InspireSalonandSpa /Aveda

3rd -GreatClips

BestHandyman

RayComeau,RayTheHandyman

2nd -RockyMountainHandyman

3rd -Fred’sFixIt

BestMedical/HealthFacility

LongmontUnitedHospital

2nd -LongmontClinic

3rd -KaiserPermanente

BestHearingAidCenter

HearingRehabCenter

2nd -HearingHealthCareCenter

3rd -LongmontHearing& TinnitusCenter

BestInsuranceCompany

StateFarmInsurance

2nd -FarmersInsuranceGroup

3rd -AllstateInsuranceCompany

BestInvestmentServices

EdwardJones

2nd -OliverFinancialGroup

3rd -ElevationsCreditUnion

BestLandscapeCompany

RockSolidLandscape

2nd -SJWardLandscape

3rd -ColoradoMaterials

BestLawnMaintenance

Ward’sLawnServiceInc.

2nd -Emil’sLawns

3rd -GreenManLawn andLandscape

BestLocalOutdoorEvent

RhythmontheRiver

2nd -FestivalonMain

3rd -BoulderCountyFair

BestLocalSchool

LongmontHighSchool

2nd -SilverCreekHighSchool

3rd -SkylineHighSchool

BestMartialArtsStudio

AlphaMartialArts

2nd -Tran’sMartialArtsand FitnessCenter

3rd -ItseraMartialArts& FamilyFitness

BestMassageTherapist

LarimoreChiropractic &Massage

2nd -MassageEnvySpa

3rd -HealthCenterofIntegrated Therapies,LongmontUnited Hospital

BestMovingCompany

TaylorMovingandStorage

2nd -Golden VanLines,Inc.

3rd -TwoMenand aTruck

BestNotForProfit

OURCenter

2nd -LongmontHumaneSociety ThriftStore

3rd -AWoman’sWork

BestNewBusiness

Longmont YarnShoppe

2nd -SpanishEasy &Fun LanguageSchool

3rd -TheSpeakeasy

MistyKaiser Marketing &PublicationsEditor kaiserm@dailycamera.com,303-473-1425

GregStone

Marketing &AdvertisingFeaturesCoordinator stoneg@dailycamera.com,303-473-1210

ChristineLabozan

RetailAdvertisingDirector

labozanc@dailycamera.com,720-494-5445

BestOilChange

GreaseMonkey

2nd -OilCanHenry’s

3rd -ValvolineInstantOilChange

BestPetDaycare/boarding

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

2nd -KeepMeCompanyPetSitting

3rd -Mrs.Doolittle’sDoggieDaycare

BestPetGroomer

Paws 2Groom

2nd -ThePawSpa

3rd -PetSmart

BestPhotographer

CorrieKraftPhotography

2nd -DebbieAdamsPhotography

3rd -Mari Wolf,Fotodrama

BestPlaceto WorkOut

LongmontRecreationCenter

2nd -PlanetFitness

3rd -Ed&RuthLehmanYMCA

BestPlumber

Steve’sPlumbing

2nd -StreamlinePlumbing

3rd -BurgerandSons Plumbing,Inc.

BestRealEstateAgent

JoshHunter

2nd -DianeStow

3rd -DamienWise

BestRetirement/ElderCare/ AssistedLiving –TIE

LifeCareCenterofLongmontand

HoverSeniorLivingCommunity

2nd -ThePeaksCareCenterand AssistedLiving

OntheCover

RebeccaAllison,climbinginstructor,onthe indoorclimbingwallatLongmontRecreationCenter.LongmontRecCenterwonin twocategories.

PhotobyDavidJennings

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Services,Faces &Places

BESTAC/HEATINGSERVICE

WelzigHeatingandAir

1831Boston Avenue,Longmont,(303)678-5576,welzig-heating-and-air.com

The Welzignameinspiresconfidenceinlocalcustomerssays WelzigHeatingandAirmanagerKimWinters.“Wewonbecausepeoplein Longmonthavegrowntotrustus.”WintersisthesisterofownerJimmy Welzig,andoneofseveralfamilymembersworkingatthecompany. WelzigHeatingandAir,opensince1994,isknownforit’sknowledge, customerserviceandqualityinstallationwork.ThecompanyspecializesinallelementsofACandheating,offersanemergencyhotlineand amaintenanceclubthatboastssome600memberswhogetregular checksontheirheatingandcoolingunitseachyeartomaintainefficiency.

Second:WrightHeating &AirConditioning,1101Colorado Ave.,Longmont, (303)651-0467

Third: Mand MHeating &AirConditioning,1312MainSt.,Longmont,(720)366-1512, mandmhvac.com

BESTAUTODEALER

FrontierHonda

710S.MainSt.,Longmont,866-994-0138,frontierhonda.com

FrontierHondahasbeen afixtureoftheLongmontautodealershipscene since1987,sellingnewandusedHondasandservicingthoseinneedofrepair. GeneralManagerRogerPfaucreditsFrontierHonda’smanyreaderchoice winsto afriendlyservicedepartment,greatproductsandemployeeswhohave beenwiththecompany alongtimeandunderstandcustomerservice.There isanagingcrewatFrontierHonda,Pfaujokes,becauseitis agreatplaceto workandmanypeoplehavebeentheresincetheearlydays.“Wereallyfocus ontakingcareofthelocalcustomersmorethananything,”Pfausays,“it’sthe localpeoplethatkeepsusmoving.”

Second: ValleyNissan/Subaru,1005KenPrattBoulevard,Longmont,(303)776-0443, valleynissan.com,valleysubaru.com

Third: KingAutoGroup,1800IndustrialCircle,Longmont,(303)816-8475,kinggm.com

BESTAUTOREPAIRSHOP/SERVICE

StonumAutomotive

1116Colorado Avenue,Longmont,(303)485-9303,stonumautomotive.com

Thisisoneofmanyreader’s choicewinsforStonumAutomotive,butthat doesn’tmakeitanylessexciting.“Wearesothrilledtohavewonagain,”says shopownerJohnStonumwhoattributeshisshop’ssuccesstothe“extremely qualifiedstaff,greatcustomerbaseandtopnotchequipment.”Thepriority aboveallelse,evenprofit,isfixingcustomers’carsandmakingsurethey’re happy,Stonumsays.Opensince2004,StonumAutomotivetriestogiveback toLongmontthroughsponsorshipoflocalschools,fundraisersandcommunity activities.

Second: MeiningAutomotive,10012nd Avenue,Longmomt,(303)772-5919, meiningautomotive.com

Third: AllAmericanAutoRepair,141PrattStreet,Longmont,(303)776-9195, allamericanautolongmont.com

BESTBARBERSHOP

Floyd’s99Barbershop

589SouthHoverSt.,Suite600,Longmont,(303)485-1150nfloydsbarbershop.com

Thisrockandrollbarbershopservesbothmenandwomenwith acombo ofoldandnewschoolmethodsandstyle.Floyd’s99offersshampoos,cuts, straightrazorshaves,colorandwaxing.Floyd’s99wasnamedthebestbarbershopintownbecauseofthequalityoftheirworkandtheuniqueatmosphere,saysmanagerCandiceUlrich.“Weallliketohavefun.ThewowfactorofFloyd’scomesfromthetimeputintoeachcustomerandmakingsure customersare100percenthappybeforetheyleave.”Newcustomersget ahot towelwithteatreeoil, ashampooandFloyd’ssignaturemassage-- astandard goodywithmostservices.

Second: EliteBarberShop,339MainStreet,Longmont,(303)772-9825

Third: Harry BBarber &Styling,459MainStreet,Longmont,(303)776-0123

READERSCHOICE

BESTCAR WASH

MainStreetCar Wash 2025MainStreet,Longmont,(303)776-4800

MainStreetCar Washhasbeennamedthebestintownbyreadersforseveralyearsrunning,andownerJodyRousesaysthereasoningbehinditispretty simple:“Becausewe’rethebestcarwashintown.”RousehasownedMain StreetCar Wash, afullservicewashanddetailcenter,for15yearsandmuchof hisstaffhasbeenthereforthelastdecadeorsorightalongwithhim.Histeam’s thoroughinteriordetailingworkkeepspeoplecomingback.“Wedoqualitywork thatnobodyelsedoes,wealwayshave,”saysRouse.

Second: BreezeThruCar Wash,1213KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)834-8387, breezethrucarwash.com

Third: Super Wash-LongmontLocations:1900 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)651-0719// 1151Delaware Ave.,Longmont,(303)651-0650//superwash.com

BESTCARPETCLEANINGSERVICE

PristineCarpetCare 117SouthSunsetSt.,Longmont,303-772-2199,pristinecarpetcare.net

PristineCarpetCarehasbuilt asolidcommunityreputationinLongmontsinceopeningin1977,becausecustomersfeelliketheyarewelltakencareof,says ownerDaveGerke. Apropercarpetcleaningisnotanin-and-outjob,andcustomersappreciatethatPristinetakesthetimetodoitright.Alongwiththorough, guaranteedwork, asenseofsecuritybringscustomersbackandbuildsnewbusinessthroughreferrals.Thecustomer’s feelingofsafetyandsecurityisimportant, Gerkesays.“Youareineverynookandcrannyoftheirhome.”Pristinewillsoonoffertilefloorcleaningandhasrecentlyaddedhardwoodcleaningand aselection ofqualitycarpetforsale.

Second: FrontRangeSteamway,Inc.,303-651-6928 ,frontrangesteamway.com

Third: Chem-Dry,303-442-5044,chem-dry.net/rockies.co

BESTCHIROPRACTICCLINIC and BESTMASSAGETHERAPIST

LarimoreChiropracticandMassage

1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,303-772-3100,larimorechiropractic.com

BESTDANCE/GYMNASTICSTUDIO AirborneGymnastics &Dance

1816Boston Ave.,Longmont,(303)651-1456,airbornegym.com

Opensince1991,Airborneoffers aqualityenvironmentforlearningboth gymnasticsanddancewith asuperiorfacilityandstaffsaysownerPam Turner. “Webelieveintraininghealthy,happydancersthatlovetheartfirstandforemost,”shesays.Onthegymnasticsside,Airbornestrives“todevelopfuture athleticpotentialinstudentsofallagesbecausegymnasticsdevelopsthebuildingblocksofsport:strength,flexibility,spatialawareness,speed,andpower.” Turnerishappytobenamedreader’s choiceanotheryearin arow.“Longmont is agreatcitythatstillmanagestofeellike asmalltown,and Iamgratefultobe apartofthiscommunity.”

Second: DanceDimensions,638MainStreet,Longmont,(303)772-3750,dancedimensions.net Third: DanceMountainsideDanceAcademy,1822SunsetPl.SuiteA,Longmont,(303)772-9672 mountainsidedance.com

LarimoreChiropracticandMassagehasbeenservingthecommunityfor16 yearsandhad atwocategorysweepforthe2013Reader’s Choice.

“Ourpatientsexperienceexceptionalcustomerserviceon aconsistentbasis alongwithqualityhealthcare,”saysDr.MichaelLarimore,whoiscertifiedin spinaltraumaandsports/autorelatedinjuries.

Thepracticeoffersconvenientandflexiblehoursand“strivestotreateverypatientwith acompassionateandcaringattitude.”Cuttingedgeservices includeclassIVcoldlasertherapy,certifiedtherapeuticmassage,advanced musclereleasetechniques,experiencedchiropractictreatmentandnutrition. “Wesuccessfullytreatsportsinjuries,accidentinjuries,workinjuries,andprovidefamilywellnesscare,”hesays.Massageincludesdeeptissue,sportsmassageandtriggerpointtherapyperformedbyaccreditedandcertifiedtherapists. LarimoreChiropracticandMassagewouldliketowelcomeDr.Micheal Walker tothepractice.HeiscertifiedinActiveRelease Technique(ART)-- atechnique usedbytheDenverBroncostrainingstaff.

BESTCHIROPRACTICCLINIC

Second: LongmontSpineandPhysicalMedicine,2144MainSt.Longmont,(303)678-7170, longmontspinecenter.com

Third: CavalloChiropractic,1930MainSt.,Longmont,(303)678-8555,cavallochiropractic.com

BESTMASSAGETHERAPIST

Second: MassageEnvySpa,210KenPrattBlvd.,Suite180,Longmont,massageenvy.com

Third: HealthCenterofIntegratedTherapies,LongmontUnitedHospital, 1551ProfessionalLane,Longmont,(303)651-5188,luhcares.org

BESTDAYCAMP

Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA

950LashleyStreet,Longmont,(303)776-0370,longmontymca.org

Lookingfor aplacetokeepkidsbusyandactive?TheLongmontYMCAhasagain beennamedthebestintownfordaycamps.“Wearereally,reallygratefulforthehonor,”saysKrystleKelley,YMCA YouthDevelopmentDirector.SheattributesthereputationoftheYMCA’s daycampprogramtotheYMCAcommunityandthededicationof campcounselorswhoarerecruited,trainedand“investedineachandeverykid.”Kids arepartofanactive,individualized,funexperiencetheywillrememberfortherestof theirlives,shesays.Lowincomefamiliescanaccessreduced-costopportunitiesand scholarshipstoparticipateintheY’syouthprogramming,madepossiblebytheannual CommunityCampaignFund.

Second: MountainPeakPrivateSchool,1833SunsetPlace,Longmont,(720)494-1622, mountainpeakschool.com

Third: SpanishEasy &FunLanguageSchool,706KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)827-5965, spanisheasyfun.com

BESTDENTIST

SmileDesignersFamilyandCosmeticDentistry

1246NorthMainSt.,Longmont,(303)678-7800,smiledesignersteam.com

FoundedbyDr.TomDrakein1991,SmileDesignersFamilyandCosmeticDentistryhastreatedover 30,000patients.SmileDesignersprovides arangeofdentalservicesincludingoralsurgery,periodontal work,implants,fillings,crownsandteethwhitening.Patientsappreciatethatdifferentneedscanbemet inoneoffice,Drakesays.“Wevaluepatientsandtreatthemliketheywanttobetreated,”andpatients arecomfortablereturningasthelong-timestaffknowseveryone,“whichisimportant.” Apediatricnurse beforegoingintodentistry,Drakegiveskids apositiveexperiencewiththeNoCavityClubboard,the Treasure Towerfor aprizeaftertheirappointment,andspecialHappyVisitsforveryyoungchildren.

Second: Dr.RobertAhernDDS,LongmontDentalAssociates,1325HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)776-3018,longmontdental.net

Third: MertzFamilyDentistry,1950 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)678-1111,mertzfamilydentistry.com

BESTDERMATOLOGYPROVIDER

Dr.JohnFueston, TwinPeaksDermatology

205SouthMainStreet#E,Longmont,(303)485-8913,twinpeaksdermatology.com

At TwinPeaksDermatologypatientsgetindividualizedattention,saysDr. JohnFueston.“Wespendtimegettingtoknoweachpatientandworktotailor treatmentstotheirspecificneeds.”Patientsareabletogetinquicklyandnew patientsofallages,includinginfants,arealwayswelcome.The TwinPeaks Dermatologystaffisfriendlyandknowledgeable,Fuestonsays.“Wejustprovide overallexcellentskincare,whetherskincancer,rashes,acneorwarts.”Their convenientelectronicmedicalrecordsystemallowspatientstocreate asecure onlineaccounttocommunicatewiththeoffice,refillprescriptions,obtaineducationalmaterialsandpayforservices.

Second: Dr.ScottClark,LongmontClinic,1925 WestMountainView Ave.,Longmont, (720)494-3118,longmontclinic.com

Third: Dr.KristinBaird,DermatologyCenteroftheRockies,1551ProfessionalLane,#135, Longmont ,(303)532-2810,dermatologyoftherockies.com

BESTDETAIL/PAINTREPAIR

PerfectionAutoBody &Glass

1135KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)772-7665,perfectionautobodyco.com

Longmont’sPerfectionAutoBody& GlasshasbeenprovidingsuperiorservicetoBoulderCountyandoutlyingareas since1978.With theirI-CarandASE certifiedtechnicians, nojobistoobigor smallfortheseexperiencedtechnicians tohandle.Theyoffer alifetimewarrantyon workmanshipand workwithmostinsurancecarrierstoreturnyourvehicletopre-accidentcondition.Inadditionto collisionrepair,theyreplaceautoglass,offertowingservices,performcustom painting,andcompletedealerwarrantyissues.Theirwebsiteisfulloftestimonialsonthegreatcustomerservicetheyprovide.It’snowondertheywerevoted thebestofthebest.

Second: Jack’sOneStop,1444VistaViewDrive,Longmont,(720)652-0124,jacksonestop.com Third:

BESTDRYCLEANER ArtCleaners

ArtCleanersisdifferentthan mostdrycleanersinthatthey useanenvironmentallyfriendly,completelysafealternativeto PERC.GreenEarthCleaningis anenvironmentallysafedry cleaningprocessthatreplaces petroleum-basedsolventswith liquidsilicone.Thissystemis gentleenoughtouseonyour mostvalueddelicates.Art CleanershaslocationsthroughoutBoulderCountyandoffers samedayservice.Offeringcustomersfriendlyandcourteous servicehasbeentheirtopprioritysince2003.Theirknowledgeablestaffstrivestomake everyexperience apleasant one.Theirfreepick-upanddeliveryserviceinadditiontotheir alterationsandlaundryservicesmakesthemthetopchoice forLongmontcustomers.

BEST FAMILYOUTING

CrackpotsPotteryStudio &More

501MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-2211,ecrackpots.com

BESTFUNERALHOMESERVICEPROVIDER

AhlbergFuneralChapelandCrematory

326 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)776-2313,ahlbergfuneralchapel.com

CrackpotsPotteryStudio &Moreislocatedintheheartofhistoricdowntown Longmontandofferspotterypainting,glassfusing,andmosaicsforwalk-in customersofallages.Learntouse avarietyofothermediumsinoneoftheir manyclasses.Crackpotsisopensevendays aweekandhas aspacious,upscale,andcleanstudiodesignedtoallowanyonetobeanartistfortheday.With severalprivateroomsthatcanbereservedinadvanceforyourgroupofsixor more,theyare agreatplacefor auniqueparty.They’llalsocometoyou,with partiestogo.TheCrackpotsstudiohostsclassessuchasjewelrymakingand glassfusingmakingitperfectforfamilynightwithsomethingtooffereveryage groupandinterestlevel.

Second: LongmontRecreationCenter,310QuailRd.,Longmont,(303)774-4800, ci.longmont.co.us/rec/gen/lrc.htm

Third: RhythmontheRiver,Roger’s Grove,Longmont,ci.longmont.co.us/rotr/

BESTFINANCIALINSTITUTION

ElevationsCreditUnion

LongmontLocations:77721st Ave.,(303)772-7776//South -1444E.3rd Ave.,(303)772-7776// St.VrainCentre,1079S.Hover,Suite100,(303)443-4672 //elevationscu.com

WithvariouslocationsaroundLongmontandnorthern Colorado,Elevations CreditUnionhas beenproviding memberswitha convenientwayto improvetheirlives byhelpingthem reachpersonaland businessfinancial goalsforover60 years.Theirobjectiveistoprovidemembers,aswellastheentirecommunity,with aresourcethat offersunbiasedconsumerinformation.Beyondjustbanking,theypromoteenvironmentallyresponsiblepractices.InpartnershipwithEco-Cycle,XcelEnergy, BoulderGreenBuildingsGuild,andtheClimateSmartProgram,thecontinually seekwaystoimplementbestpracticesasoutlinedbytheU.S.GreenBuildings Councilandallrelevantenvironmentallegislation.

Second: FirstBank -LongmontLocations:1707N.MainSt.,(303)772-5500// 1270S.HoverSt.,(303)678-7000//efirstbank.com

Third: WellsFargo -LongmontLocations:635CoffmanSt.,(303)682-2068// 1050KenPrattBlvd.,(303)485-8630//399S.HoverSt.,(303)682-4560// 1645PaceSt.,(303)651-6214//wellsfargo.com

TheAhlbergfamilyhas beenprovidingcompassionateassistanceandcare during afamily’smostdifficulttimetoFrontRange communitiessincethe inceptionoftheAhlberg FuneralChapelin1958. Forthreegenerations,the AhlbergFamilyhasbeena partoftheLongmontcommunity.Theyoffer awide varietyofservicesthatcan becustomizedtofitpersonalneedsanddesires.From asimplecremationto atraditionalburialservice,the Ahlbergfamilywillbethere torelievetheburdensthatcanbeassociatedwith alovedone’spassing.By keepingtheirpricesaffordable,theyprovidethebestservicepossiblewithout takingadvantageof averypersonaltimeofneed.

Second: HoweMortuaryandCremation,439CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)776-2434, howemortuary.com

Third: Carroll-LewellenFuneralandCremationServices,503 TerrySt.,Longmont, (303)776-4477,carroll-lewellen.com

BESTHAIRSALON StudioBoom

1350KenPrattBlvd.,Suite3,Longmont,(303)774-9880,studioboomsalons.com

TenyearsagoLongmontnatives,BrandiAbernathyandCindyRillos,noticedan absenceintheircommunity; ahipyetcomfortablesalonthatoffered atotalstyle experience.Thus,StudioBoomwasborn. Togetherwiththeirco-ownerAnnie Bowlby,BrandiandCindycontinuetoensurethatStudioBoomstaysontrend. “StudioBoomisuniqueinthefactthatwehave astylistforeverytypeofclient,” saysAbernathy.EverystylistatStudioBoomhastheirownspecialtyandstyle, makingiteasytofind aperfectfitforyourneeds.Abernathysays,“Ithinkwe continuetoreceivethisawardeveryyearbecauseweareabletocatertosucha widevarietyofclientele.”‘Cater’isnoexaggeration.Farmorethanjusthair,StudioBoomoffersextensiveadditionalservicesincludingairbrushtanning,teeth whiteningandlashextensionsmakingthem atrueone-stopstyleshop.

Second: InspireSalonandSpa/Aveda,512MainSt.,#B,Longmont,(303)776-7311, inspiresalon.com

Third: GreatClips -LongmontLocations;1844N.HoverRd.,(303)678-1851//965S.HoverSt., (303)485-0298//1610PaceSt.,(303)772-5834//greatclips.com

BESTHANDYMAN

RayComeau,RayTheHandyman (303)995-0730,raythehandyman.com

Raywasthe2012Readers’ChoiceforLongmont’sBestHandyman,andtheawardisjustas welldeservedin2013.Rayhasbeenproviding hishandymanservicessince1999andhasthe fairestpricesaround.Hewillworkfromyourlist ofmultipleto-dosorhe’lltacklejustone.His servicesincludelayingtile,drivewaycracksealing,drywallrepair,replacingsmokealarmbatteries,fenceorgaterepair,treetrimmingand awidevarietyofothertasks.Raysaysworkingwithhishandsissomethingthathasjust alwayscomenaturallytohim.“Somepeople aregiftedtoplayseveralmusicalinstruments orcapableofspeakingseverallanguages. Ican lookatsomethingandknowhowtobuildit,fix itormakeit.”References,referralsandwordof mouthbackupLongmont’svotethatheisthe besthandymanintown.

Second: RockyMountainHandyman,(303)842-8024, rockymountainhandymanllc.com

Third: Fred’sFixIt,(303)641-0875,fredsfixitinc.com

BESTHEARINGAIDCENTER

HearingRehabCenter 231817th Ave,UnitH,Longmont,(303)532-1453,hearingrehabcenter.com

Inservicesince1996,HearingRehabCenterconductshearingtestsand screenings,matcheshearingaidstospecificneeds,andcanassistinfinding assistivelisteningdevicesthatcanbeusedwithorwithouthearingaidsand canincludetelephones,alarmclocksandwirelesstelevisionsystems.They havelocationsstatewideeachwithcaringdoctorsandstaffdedicatedtohelpingyouhearbetterregardlessofyoursituation.

AstheaudiologistintheirLongmontoffice,Dr.JamieGilgrenhasbeen practicingaudiologyandfittinghearingaidssince2002.Sheisboardcertified bytheAmericanBoardofAudiologyandhasextensiveexperiencefittingand programmingthelatesthearingaidtechnology.Herofficeoffers apersonaland individualizedapproachthatmakesthemthebestofthebestthisyear.

Second: HearingHealthcareCenter,1515MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-8748, hearinghealthcarecenters.com

Third: LongmontHearingand TinnitusCenter,1146FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)651-1178, longmonthearing.com

BESTMEDICAL/HEALTH FACILITY

LongmontUnitedHospital

1950MountainView Avenue,Longmont,luhcares.org

Dedicatedtomakingthiscommunity ahealthier place,LongmontUnitedHospitalstrivestoprovide thebestinhealthcare.Theirmorethan280highly qualifiedphysicians,caringemployeesandthelatest inmedicaltoolsandtechnologyallowthemtoprovide sophisticatedservicesinanenvironmentoptimalto healing.HealthcareatLongmontUnitedHospitalis morethantreating apatient’sphysicalneeds.Their philosophyis,“Health,wellnessandhealingrequire thegentleunderstandingofthepowerfulconnection between apatient’sbody,mindandspirit”.Thelittle extrasmakeallthedifference,forexample,theyofferfamilydiningroomsoneachfloor,healingmassagetopatientsandeducationalopportunitiestothe communitythrough avarietyofprogramsdesigned tohelppatientsandtheirfamiliescopewithillnesses, comeupwith apersonalfitnessprogramordealwith mentalillness.

Second: LongmontClinic,1925MountainView Ave.,Longmont, (303)776-1234,longmontclinic.com

Third: KaiserPermanente,2345Bent Way, Longmont, (303)338-3800,kaiserpermanente.org

BESTINSURANCECOMPANY

StateFarmInsurance

1-800-981-2875,statefarm.com

StateFarmInsurancehasbeen astapleintheboththenationandtheLongmontareaforyearsandtherearemultipleagentstochoosefrom.Servingthe insuranceneedsoftheUnitedStatesandCanadasince1922,StateFarmInsurancegivesyoulargecompanysupportwithsmallcompanyservice. To meetgrowingdigitalserviceneeds,theironlineinterfacecreates auser-friendlyexperienceandclearlystatestheirofferingsofauto,home,renter’s,motorcyclecoverage, aswellaslifeandhealthinsuranceoptions. Youcanevengetquotesonlinedetailingwhatcoveragewouldbestsuityourneedsbeforeevencontactingtheagent personally.ThecustomerservicesprovidedbyStateFarmisunparalleledwiththeagentsalwayswillingtocomparisonshopforyouandprovidethebestcoverage optionsbasedonlifeeventsandstages.

Second: Farmer’s Insurance,farmersinsurance.com

Third: AllstateInsurance,allstate.com

BESTINVESTMENTSERVICES

EdwardJones edwardjones.com/en.US

EdwardJonesis adecidedlydifferentkindofinvestmentfirm.Despitebeing anationwidegiant,theyretaintheircommitmenttolocalizedservice.Theirmission istohelpindividualsreachtheirserious,long-termfinancialgoals.ThereareseveralEdwardJonesfinancialadvisorsintheLongmontareatochoosefromthat areablehelpyoubecome asuccessfulinvestor.Foundedin1922,theyare afull-servicebrokeragefirmthatcantailoraninvestmentportfoliotomeetanyneed. With acommunitybasedapproach,EdwardJonesfinancialadvisorsratethefirm“HighestinEmployeeAdvisorSatisfactionamongFinancialInvestmentFirms”, accordingto anewlyreleasedstudybyJ.D.PowerandAssociates.Whilethecompanyitselfislarge,withover10,000officesaroundthecountry,thepersonal approachisevidentaftersettingup afacetofacemeetingwith alocaladvisor.

Second: OliverFinancial,402MainSt.,Longmont,(303)485-7509,oliverfinancialgroup.com

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BESTLANDSCAPECOMPANY

RockSolidLandscape

3686StagecoachNorth,UnitA,Longmont,303.772.4736,rslinc.net

RockSolidLandscapeowner,StevePaige,startedhiscompanybecausehelikedto beoutside.Thathasn’tchanged,butthesedays,RockSolidLandscapeemploysas manyas50peopleduringthebusyperiods,toofferthebestandmostreliableservicepossible.Thelocallandscaperoffers awiderangeofmaintenance,designand installationservices.Whetheryoujustneedsomeonetomowandtrimyourlawnor you’relookingforanexperttohelpyoudesignanoutdoorlivingspace,RockSolid Landscapehasprovenableandwilling.Butwhatsetsthemapartistheirattention totheirclients’needs.JohnHerron,GMofbusinessdevelopmentanddesignsays, “Wecustomizetoeachclient. We reallylistentothemandbuildwhattheyneedand want.That’swhatwefocuson.”

Second: SJ WardLandscape,3351st Ave.,Suite6,Longmont,303.776.7991,wardlandscape.com

Third: ColoradoMaterials,1541Boston Ave.,Longmont,303.682.2314,coloradomaterialsinc.com

BESTLAWNMAINTENANCE

Ward’sLawnService,Inc.

3690StagecoachRd.UnitE,Longmont,(303)684.9484,wardslawn.com

Ward’sLawnService,Inc.,startedas apairofbrothersmowinglawnsforschooltuitionin1984.In1999,“withonepickuptruckand acoupleoflawnmowers”, Dave Wardfounded Ward’sLawnService,Inc.,whichhasgrowntoemploy25fulltimeand30seasonalemployees.Theiryearroundservicesincluderesidential andcommerciallawncareandwintersnowremoval. Wardsaysthathiscommitmenttothecommunityinspireshisbusinessphilosophy.“Being alifetimeLongmontresident,bornandraised,overtheyearswehaveestablishedourselvesas ago-tobusiness,onethatpridesthemselvesonqualityandintegrity,” Wardsaid. “Itakegreatprideinthe Wardname,so IwanttomakesurethatmyfellowLongmontresidentsarebeingtakencareofin agoodfashion.”

Second: Emil’sLawns,847JudsonSt.,Longmont,888.970.5296,emilslawns.com

Third: GreenManLawnandLandscape,1710SkywayDr.,Longmont;(303)772-5296,greenmancares.com

BESTLOCALOUTDOOREVENT

RhythmontheRiver

Roger’s Grove,HoverSt.andBoston Ave.,Longmont,(303)776-6050,ci.longmont.co.us/rotr

BESTMARTIALARTSSTUDIO AlphaMartialArts

195 SMainSt.,Longmont,(720)939-7070,alphamartialarts.net

AtAlpha,it’sallaboutfamily.ThecozykaratespotisrunbydynamicduoMichaelandShelby Wax.Heretheowners are theinstructors.“Weknoweveryone thatcomesinandwetrytomakepeoplefeelwelcomed,”Michael Waxsays.“It’s anice,openspacewherepeoplecanmakegoodfriends.”Rightnowthethreeyear-oldstudio(andthree-timeReaders’Choicewinner)offershighlyeffective kidsandadulttraditionalmartialartsclassesfor agoodvalue.“Wemakesure peoplegetwhattheypayfor,”hesays.Andthat,accordingto Wax,iswell-roundedphysicalfitness,plentyofteamwork,lotsoffunand ahugeconfidenceboost.

Second: Tran’sMartialArtsandFitnessCenter ,117SouthSunsetSt.,Ste.D,Longmont, (303)776-1887,trans-mafc.com

Third: ItseraMartialArts &FamilyFitness,960NiwotRoad,B12,Niwot,(303)652-0104, itserafamilyfitness.com

Whatstartedas asmallcelebrationtoopenRoger’s GroveinLongmontin 1995hasgrowninto awildlypopularannualgatheringoffood,arts,entertainmentandall-aroundfun.TheRhythmontheRiverfestivalisscheduledforJuly 12and13thissummer,andonceagain,peoplecanexpecttwodaysofeats fromsomeofLongmont’sfavoriteeateries,aswellasconcertsandassorted activities.There’seven a5Krace.NottobemissedistheOutdoorAdventure Land,theChildren’sFishing Tank,andofcoursetheannualSt.VrainRotary DuckRaces.

Second: FestivalonMain,MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-8484,festivalonmain.com

Third: BoulderCountyFair,9595NelsonRd.,Longmont,(720)864-6460,bouldercountyfair.org

BESTLOCALSCHOOL LongmontHighSchool

1040SunsetSt.Longmont,(303)776-6014,lhs.stvrain.k12.co.us

PrincipalRickOlsencreditstheteachingstaffforthesuccessofLongmont HighSchool.“Wehaveanoutstandingstaff.Ourteacherscareaboutourstudents.Theyareverypassionateabouteducation,andarecreatinginitiatives andpartnershipswiththecommunity.We’vegot anewprogram:MBSA -MedicalandBioScienceAcademy.OurAPprogramisgrowing,alongwithourCU SucceedProgram.Thestaffisinstrumentalindevelopingandimplementing optionsforthestudentstobeengaged.”Asforthestudents,hesays,“Wehave averystrongstudentbodythatenjoysschool.Theyarededicatedtoworkinghardandachievinginacademicsandco-curricularactivities.As aschool, LongmontHighSchoolisproudtobepartoftheSt.VrainSchoolDistrictandits goal,excellenteducationbydesign.LongmontHighSchoolhas alongtradition ofexcellence.”

Second: SilverCreekHighSchool, 4901NelsonRd.,Longmont,(720)494-3721, schs.stvrain.k12.co.us

Third: SkylineHighSchool, 600E.MountainView Ave.,Longmont,(720)494-3741, shs.stvrain.k12.co.us

BESTMOVINGCOMPANY

TaylorMovingandStorage

4949NorthBroadway,#110,Boulder,(303)443-5885,taylormove.com

For16years,thislocallyownedmovingcompanyhaswonthetrustofthose intransition.Inadditiontobuilding a15,000-square-footclimate-controlled,ADTsecuredstoragefacilityforitsloyalLongmontcustomerbase,ownerGlen Taylor saysthecompanyiscommittedto abrightgreenfuture.“Werecycleallourpackingmaterialsandjustpurchased anewlower-emissionstruck. We alsoreuse boxeswheneverpossible.”Withaneyetowardtheenvironment,carefulmoving crewsanddeepcommunityinvolvement,it’snosurprise TaylorMovingandStorageis aperennialReaders’ChoicewinnerandboaststheBBBgoldstarawardfor zerocustomercomplaints.

Second: Golden VanLines,Inc. ,111 SPrattPkwy,Longmont,(303)776-3882, goldenvanlines.com

Third: TwoMenand aTruck,twomenandatruck.com

Freddy’s Steakburgersaremadefrompremiumquality,leanbeef.Wedon’tcook ourSteakburgersuntilafteryouorderthem! Thefreshbunsare perfectly butter-toasted foraddedflavor. Freddy’sway maytake alittlelonger,butthat’s whatmakes Freddy’s Steakburgerssospecial.

303AtwoodSt.,Longmont,(303)772-5529,ourcenter.org

Connectingeverysectorofthecommunity,dedicatedOURCentervolunteers comefromcommunitiesoffaith,businessandlargecorporationstoservepeopleingenerationalpovertytothenewlypoorwhohavefallenfromthemiddle class.“IbelievethisdiversityofserviceandsupportmakestheOURCenterso wellknown,”saysexecutivedirectorEdwinaSalazar.Thecharity’sfoodbank distributed aremarkableonemillionpoundsoffoodlastyear,serving137,065 meals,whilethehomelessnesspreventionprogramsignificantlyreducedthe individualandfamilyrateinLongmont.Buildingonthatsuccess,theOUR Centerwillexpandwithself-sufficiencyprogramsforhealthcare,financial skillsandhousing.

Second: LongmontHumaneSocietyThriftStore ,700KenPrattBlvd.,#216,Longmont, (303)774-6517,longmonthumane.org

Third: AWoman’sWork,220418th Ave.,Longmont,(303)827-7085,awomanswork.org

ThenewlymintedLongmont YarnShoppehasalreadywovenitselfdeepinto thecommunity.ServingnorthernBoulderCounty’slargepopulationoffiberlovers,thelocalbusinessfills ahugevoid,ownerGailSundberg-Dousesays.“My customersvaluehaving aplacetogatherforclasses,getqualityfiberandsupportforprojects,meetwithfriends,andmakenewfriends.”Housedin a1910 exposed-brickbuilding,it’sacomfy,friendly,evenkid-friendlyshopwithallthe rightattributesforlong-termsuccess:lotsofyarnchoices,eveningclasses,locallymadeteaandchocolate,summercamps,customertruckshows,andjust aplacetohangoutandknit.

Second: SpanishEasy &FunLanguageSchool ,706KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)827-5965, spanisheasyfun.com

Third: TheSpeakeasy ,301MainSt.,Longmont,(303)709-6777

BESTOILCHANGE GreaseMonkey

LongmontLocations:2334MainSt.,(303)485-9206//1230KenPrattBlvd.,(303)772-8865// coloradogreasemonkey.com

GreaseMonkeywonisthebestoilchangeinLongmontbecausethecompanystrivesfor100 percentcustomersatisfaction,offeringtherangeofservicesloyalcustomershavecometoknow andtrust -guaranteed -accordingtoRonMorrow,Jr.,vicepresidentofRosbroCorporation, whichruns17GreaseMonkeylocations,includingtwonewlyremodeledshopsinLongmont. “Wordsdon’texpresshowmuchweappreciateourcustomersandthecommunityofLongmont. It’swherewehavecalledhomeforover35years.”WhileGreaseMonkey’scorebusinessremains preventativemaintenanceonalmostallmakesandmodelsofvehicle,it’snowofferingsmall repairsonpartslikebrakesandrotors.

Second: OilCanHenry’s-LongmontLocations;1646PaceSt.,(303)772-4800//231017th Ave., (303)772-4900,oilcanhenrys.com

Third: ValvolineInstantOilChange,1061S.HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)774-0852,vioc.com

BESTPETDAYCARE/BOARDING

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

1822SunsetPl.,#2,Longmont,(303)774-8158,happyhoundscolorado.com

SteadyreferralshaveprovenHappyHoundsisdoingdoggycareright.“Ourcustomersknowhowcommittedourstaffistoproviding asafeandfunenvironment fortheirdogs,”ownerOliviaNeillsays.“Thisisourtoppriority,andwehaveproventhistoourcustomersovertheyears.”Butonly ahappypupcanmake ahappy person,andtiredandcontentdogsshowtheirappreciation,too,after afulldayofco-mingledplay -nothoursin acrate.HappyHoundsoffersluxuryboardingwith allthebellsandwhistles:privaterooms,TVs,nightlightsandovernightsupervision,plusoptionalself-servedogwashes,bathandbrushservices,andprivatetraining.

Second: KeepMeCompanyPetSitting ,(720)233-3809or(303)332-9142,keepmecompanypetsitting.com

Third: Mrs.Doolittle’sDoggieDaycare,130110th Ave.,Longmont,(303)772-4142,mrsdoolittles.netfirms.com

BESTPETGROOMER

Paws 2Groom

800 SHoverSt.,Longmont,(303)776-4503,longmontgrooming.com

Paws 2Groomisallabout ahappyenvironment.Sinceit’sopeningin2006, thestaffhasworkedtocreate alow-stress,happyplace.“Weencouragedoggies tobeashappyastheycan,”saidHeatherOsterman,manager.“Whenwe(the staff)stayinhappymoods,itpassestothem.”Inadditiontogrooming,Paws2 Groomhasalsodonenailtrimsonguineapigs,rabbits,rats,birds,andevendid ahooftrimon ababygoat.Thethreegroomers –whohelptocreate afamilyenvironmentbycallingthemselves“aunties” –catertospecialneedsanimals.“It’s aplaydate;wewanteveryonetoenjoycomingintoseeus,”Ostermansaid.The groomerskeepdetailedrecordsofclientswith arecordofmedicalissues,and alertownersiftheynoticesomethingdifferentfromthelastgrooming.Customersalsoenjoythesix-stationself-wash,whichprovides“everythingbutthedog,” Ostermansaid.

Second: ThePawSpa ,700KenPrattBlvd.#219,Longmont,(303)772-4522, pawspapetgrooming.com

Third: PetSmart,1125S.HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)702-9526,petsmart.com

BESTPHOTOGRAPHER CorrieKraftPhotography

10675UpperRidgeRd.,Longmont,(720)480-0070,corriekraft.com

FirestonephotographerCorrieKraftlaunchedherphotographerbusiness eightyearsago,afterfindingherselflessthanthrilledwithherweddingphotos. “Ididn’treallyknowmystyle,and Ithought‘there’sgottobe abetterwaytodo this,’”shesaid.Aftersomeclassesand alotofself-teachingandpractice,Kraft’s businesstookoff.“Othersdescribemeastellingthestoryofwhat’shappening,” Kraftsaid.“Itdoesn’thavetobeanythingspecial,justcapturingtherealness.” KraftworksallalongtheFrontRangeandthemountains,shootingweddings andportraits.Shelovescapturingfamiliesandchildren,butholds areallovefor shootingcouples,describingherweddingphotographystyleasfresh,romantic andchic.

Second: DebbieAdamsPhotography,(303)834-9607,dlaphoto.com

Third: Mari WolfFotodrama,(970)232-9613,fotodrama.us/#/88799/Mari-Wolf

BESTPLACETOWORKOUT and BESTSWIMINSTRUCTOR

LongmontRecreationCenter 310QuailRd.,Longmont,(303)774-4800

Openfor11years,theLongmontRecreationCentercontinuestobe a“high quality,topofthelinebuilding,”that“offerssomethingforeveryone,”saidBen Wagner,interimcampussupervisor.Withpools, agym, aclimbingwall, aworkoutarea, atrackandclasses –includinghighlypopularZumba –Wagnersaid theLongmontRecreationCenterstrivestobeavailabletoasmanypeopleas possible.Inaddition,hesaidthestaffiswelcomingandcareabouttheirpatrons. “Mosteveryone(staff)livesinthecommunityandbuildsfriendshipsandrelationshipswithpatrons,” Wagnersaid.“Thisis alotofpeople’s‘otherplace’besidesworkandhome.Theyhavecomfortcomingherebecauseofthestaff.”

AquaticsSupervisorKarenCharlessaidtheLongmontRecreationCenter’s aquaticsprogramisallabout“consistencyandqualityofstafftrainings.” AmajorityofswiminstructorshavetheAmericanRedCross WaterSafetyInstructor certification, a30-hourclass,whileallswiminstructorsattendmonthlytraining sessionsaboutsuchtopicsassafetyandhowtoteachcertainskills.InadditiontousingtheAmericanRedCross’sLearntoSwimprogram,theLongmont RecreationCenteraquaticsstaffalsodeveloped aparent/childswimprogram,a preschoolswimprogram,andBLAST,anacceleratedswimlessonprogramthat focusesonthefourcompetitiveswimstrokesandstreamlinedbodyposition. Lessonsaretaughtyear-roundatCentennialPoolandtheLongmontRecreation Center,withKanemotoandSunsetpoolsofferingsummerlessonsaswelltoaccommodatetheincreaseinnumbersoverthesummer.

BESTPLACETOWORKOUT

Second: PlanetFitness,2255MainSt.,#118,Longmont,(303)776-6800,planetfitness.com

Third: Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA,950LashleySt.,Longmont,(303)776-0370, longmontymca.org

BESTSWIMINSTRUCTOR

Second: SwimFloatSwim,InfantAquatics,795 SShermanSt.,Longmont,(303)499-2229, infantaquatics.com

Third: Ed &RuthLehmanYMCA ,950LashleySt.,Longmont,(303)776-0370, longmontymca.org

BESTPLUMBER

Steve’sPlumbing 2907SandpiperPlace,Longmont,(303)651-1898

ForSteveMoskal,ownerofSteve’sPlumbing,hiscontinuedwinsasbest plumberboilsdowntoonething:“Peopleseemtolikeme,”hesaid.“I’mpretty honestandupfront, Itellthemthewayitis,andtheyseemtolikeit.”Moskal hasbeenrunningSteve’sPlumbingsince1987.Afterfindingthe“ninetofive officejob”wasn’tforhim,hebroughtsonStevenintothebusiness afewyears ago.Moskalstrivestocommunicatecustomersandkeeptheminformed.“IfI’m runninglate,I’llcallthem; Itakecareofit,”hesaid.

Second: StreamlinePlumbing ,2602FalconDr.,Longmont,(303)772-2250, streamlineplumbingllc.com

Third: BurgerandSonsPlumbing,Inc. ,527ElliottSt.,Longmont,(303)776-0099, burgerandsonsplumbing.net

BESTREALESTATEAGENT

JoshHunter 6005th Ave.,Longmont,(720)495-5924,josh-hunter.com/ Patience,understandingandprofessionalismaresomeofthetraitsJosh Hunterfocuseson,helpinghimtostandoutas arealestateagent. Ayoung familymanwhohasbeen aLongmontresidentfornearly30years,Hunter hasextensiveknowledgeofthecommunityandallithastooffer.Hesaidhe takestimetodothingsright,andalsooffers adiverseskillset,workingwith everyonefrominvestorstofirst-timebuyers,experiencedsellerstoshortsales/ foreclosures,andtenantsandlandlordswithrentalassistance.Hestrivestostay currentwithmarkettrends,be atrustedadviser,holdto ahighercodeofethics, andbepersonal.“Thisis aseriousbusiness,butyouareallowedtolaughand havefun,”hesaid.“It’samazingtomehowmanyofmyfirst-timeclientsturn outtobegreatfriendsafterwards.”

Second: DianeStow,220418th Ave.,Longmont,(303)827-7046,dianestow.com

Third: DamienWise,606MountainView Ave.,Longmont,(303)776-3200, buyandsellinnortherncolorado.com/

AtTheLifeCareCenterofLongmont,thestaffputseachpersonfirst,taking anindividualizedapproachtothatperson’sneeds.Opensince1979,thecenter nowoffersmorethan50occupational,physicalandspeechtherapists,and nearlytwoyearsagoaddedanin-housephysician,whichhasmade a“huge difference,”accordingtoJoleenMcGee,communityliaisonforTheLifeCare CenterofLongmont.Thecenteroffersacuteandlong-termcare,aswellasoutpatientrehab.Theyfocus,saidMcGee,onthecustomerservicemodelofmakingtheindividualthemostimportantconsideration.“Ourstaffareverycompassionate,dedicatedindividualswhomake adailydifferenceinthelivesofthose thatwecarefor,”shesaid.“It’shumanlifewearecaringfor.”

Started34yearsago as anon-profit,Hover ManorSeniorLiving Communityremains committedtothemissionoriginallyestablishedbyBeatrice Hover.“Ourcurrent missionistoempower seniorstolivethelife theychoosebyofferinginnovative,affordableanddignified choicesinhousing andservices,”said LisaCzolowski,CEO. Oneofthewaysthey dothis,saidCzolowski,isbycommittingtoperson-centeredcarebasedonthe Edenmovement,whichbrings acultureofchangeintoseniorresidences.Care isbasedonthepreferenceandrhythmoftheresidents,establishedwhenthey enterHoverManor.TheyalsooffertheHoveratHomeprogram, aservicethat focusesonaffordable,in-homesupportservicessuchashandyman,transportation,andothernon-nursingcare.HoverManor’s successis adirectresultofits people,saidCzolowski,fromthestaffinwhomshesees“dailyexamplesofgoing aboveandbeyond,”aswellasan“abundanceofloveandrespect,”tothevolunteerboardwho“give alotoftimetosupportthestaffandmakesurewehave thetrainingandtoolstobesuccessful.”

Second: ThePeaksCareCenterandAssistedLiving,1440CoffmanSt.,Longmont, (303)776-2814,peakscarecenter.com

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Ouraudienceliveshere,too. Ourdatabaseismadeupofaffluentlocalconsumers who valuehomegrown businesses,notmarketoutsiderswho swoopinfor aonetimedealandneverreturn.Andour reachstretches farbeyondourdealsubscribers. BoCoDeals.comclients receive between$7,000and$12,000ofadvertising,including exclusive promotionalspaceinthebest-readlocalprint,onlineandsocialmediaoutlets. Ourgoalistodeliverresults. We workwithourclientsto builddealsthat grow business –enticingnewcustomerstobecomeloyalpatronsandencouragingexisting patronstoexpandtheir buyingpatterns.We’d love toearnyour business,too.Contact KellyHendershotat303.473.1415or kelly@bocodeals.comforpartnershipdetails.

SunflowerSpa

1715IronhorseDr.,Suite150,Longmont,(303)485-1390,everyoneblooms.com

SunflowerSpaopenedinNovember2005as afull-servicespa,offeringskin care,bodytreatments,nailcareandwaxing.“We’renot adestinationspa,buta communitydayspa,”saidownerPatricevonMetzger.Tothisend,vonMetzger andherstaffstrivetorememberpeopleandtobuildrepeatbusiness.“Wetry torememberdetailsaboutpeople,”shesaid.Inanindustrythatisnotorious forhighturnover,accordingtovonMetzger,manyofherstaffhasbeenwith SunflowerSpa“alongtime;” athirdofthestaffhasbeenthereformorethan fiveyears.“AmajorityofthepeoplewhoworkatSunflowerSpaworkhard,but arereallyhappywithwhattheydo,”shesaid.

Second: MysticGardenSpaandSalon,600S.AirportRd.,Longmont,(303)774-2541, mysticgardensspaandsalon.com

Third: aRejuvenationMedSpa,6005th Ave.,Longmont,(303)485-9063, arejuvenationspa.com/

BESTVETERINARIAN TheAnimalHospital

1250MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-3454,animalhospitalllp.com

CompassionatecareistheoverridingstandardatTheAnimalHospitalin Longmont.Servingtheareasince1946,theyarededicatedtothehealthand wellnessofeveryanimal,andstrivetoprovidequalityveterinarycarethroughout apet’slife.Theyofferwellness/preventativecare,in-houselaboratoryand pharmacy,radiology,ultrasound,dentistry,softtissuesurgery,orthopedicsurgeryandacupuncture.AtTheAnimalHopsital,thededicated,experienced stafftreatsclientslikefamilyandpetsliketheirown.

Second: LongsPeakAnimalHospital ,9727UteHighway,Longmont,303-776-6666, longspeakah.com

Third: NelsonRoad VeterinaryClinic ,8875NelsonRoad,Longmont,303-678-8387, nelsonroadvet.com

BESTAMERICANRESTAURANT and BESTDESSERT and BESTHAPPYHOUR and BESTRESTAURANTSERVICE and BESTRESTAURANT

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse

512MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-0252,mikeoshays.com

OwnersMikeand NaniaSheastartedMike O’Shays32yearsago.A bigreasonwhytherestaurantstilldrawscrowds ofenthusiasticpatronsis Mike’sdedicationtomakingpeoplehappy.“Mike isashands-oninhis 32ndyearashewasinhis firstyear,”saidO’Shays manager ToddJohnson. PatronslikeO’Shaysrotatingmenufilledwith classicAmericanfare, Mexicandelights,seafood,gluten-freeprotein plates,aswellasforays intonewculinarytrends. AndMikemakessureeverythingtastesgood.“He tastesthingseveryday, threetimes aday,”Johnsonsaid.Longknownfor itsrotatingmenuofdesserts -trythecheesecake, ifyouhaven’tbeforeO’Shaysmaintains acall listforcustomerstoalertthemwhencertainsweetstaketheirturncoming fromthekitchen.“Whenwehave adesserttheylike,wecallpeople,”Johnson said.That’sexactlythekindofdedicatedservicethatmakesthefixtureonMain Street afixtureamonglocaleateries.

Withsuch awonderfularrayoffoodandpremiumdrinks,deliveredbyexcellentandfriendlystaff,itreallyisnosurprisethatMikeO’Shayscontinuestobe votedthebestofinsomanyways.

BESTAMERICANRESTAURANT

Second: PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

Third: AuntAlice’sKitchen,1805MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-0495,auntaliceskitchen.com

BESTDESSERT

Second: RomanaCakeHouse,900S.HoverSt.,Longmont,(720)684-6884, romanacakehouse.com

Third: LaMomoMaesBakery,624KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)834-8502,lamomomaes.com

BESTHAPPYHOUR

Second: PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

Third: Sugarbeet,101PrattSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3330,sugarbeetrestaurant.com

BESTRESTAURANTSERVICE

Second: SubworksDeli,1104FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)774-7000,subworksdeli.com

Third: (TIE)Loaf &Ladle,1134FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)776-7575 PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

BESTRESTAURANT

Second: Sugarbeet,101PrattSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3330,sugarbeetrestaurant.com

Third: Martini’sBistro,543 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)651-2772,martinisbistro.com

BESTAPPETIZERS and BESTWINGS WingShack

1133FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)834-8066,facebook.com/pages/Wing-Shack-Longmont

Inlessthantwoyears,theWingShackhasmadeitsmarkonthetastebuds oflocalsinsearchoftheperfecthotwing.Ownedandoperatedbythree generations -BobBlume,sonMikeBlume,andgrandsonJacobVickers -the WingShackservesupmouth-wateringmenuofappetizers,tobeginwith. “Peopleliketheappetizerssomuchbecausetheyarehandmade,”said DebbieBlume,officemanageratWingShack.Thatincludesuniquemorsels likehand-breadedfriedpickles,orfriedmac-n-cheese,nottomentionstandardslikehomemadeandhand-breadedonionringsandhomemadechips. Butit’sthe14kindsofsaucesthatkeepcustomerscomingbackforthe restaurant’snamesake.Fromtraditionaltoexotic,theWingShackcoatsits crispywingsintemptingflavors.Andcustomers’suggestionsarealwayswelcome.Infact,theyoftenmaketheirwayontothemenu.“Abouteverymonth weintroduce anewsaucethatpeoplehavesuggested,”Blumesaid.

BESTAPPETIZERS

Second: OldChicago,1805IndustrialCir.,Longmont,(303)651-7000, oldchicago.com/Longmont

Third: PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

BESTWINGS

Second: BuffaloWildWings,2303CloverBasinDr.,Longmont,(303)485-9464, buffalowildwings.com

Third: TheWingHut,5103rd Ave.,Longmont,(303)651-3714, facebook.com/pages/THE-WING-HUT-Longmont

BESTASIANRESTAURANT

Royal Wok 1950MainSt.,Longmont,(303)682-9297,royalwoklongmont.com

LindaLianghasownedRoyal WokinnorthLongmontfor20years,and herrestauranthasserved ascrumptiousarrayofChinesefoodduringthat span.Liangsaidstapleslikesesamechicken,Mongolianbeef,jumbonoodlesoupandchickenlomeinaremenufavorites.Royal Wok’sfamilystyle dinnersgivepatrons achancetosampleseveraldelicaciesat areasonable price,aswell.AskLiangwhatherfavoritepartofrunningtheRoyal Wokand shedoesn’thesitate:“Ireallyenjoythecustomers,”shesaid.“Mycustomers aregoodpeople.If Ididn’t, Iwouldn’tbeherefor20years.”

Second: TastyAsiaRestaurant,736MainSt.,#8,Longmont,(303)772-6888, tastyasiarestaurant.com

Third: EastMoonAsianBistro/Sushi,2144MainSt.,Unit1,Longmont,(303)684-8383, eastmoonlongmont.com

BESTBAGEL EinsteinBros.Bagels

311CloverBasinDr.,Longmont,(303)651-9063,einsteinbros.com

Since2012,EinsteinBros.Bagelshasbeenratingitsdozensofstoreslocated acrossthenationthroughcustomersurveys.ThispastMarch,theLongmontEinstein’searned atopawardforitscustomerservice.Addthattothefactthebagel shopfocusesononething -makinggoodbagelsforbreakfastandlunch -and it’snowonderthestoreonCloverBasinDriveearnedthisyear’s Reader’s Choice Award.“It’sasimpleoperation,”saidstoremanagerJohnShannon.“Ourbagels arealwayscookedfreshandconsistentlyandourcreamcheeseisfarbetterthan anythingyou’llfindin astore.”

Second: BigDaddyBagels,1940IonosphereSt.,SuiteD,Longmont,(303)834-8237, bigdaddybagels.comcastbiz.net

Third: PaneraBread,425KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)702-1000,panerabread.com

BESTBAKERY RomanaCakeHouse

900S.HoverSt.,Longmont,(720)684-6884,romanacakehouse.com

WhenmostofLongmontisfastasleep,thekitchenatRomanaCakeHouseis bustling.Attwointhemorning,theday’sworkbegins,andthatmeanscreating European-stylepastries,tarts,cakes,cookies,dessertsandassorteddelights. “Everythingisfreshoutoftheoveneverysingleday,”saidownerRalucaIoan. InjustitsfirstyearatthecornerofHoverStreetandNelsonRoad,Romanahas establisheditselfas afavoritemorningstopforcoffeeandpastry,aswellasa favoriteproviderofcakesanddessertsforalloccasions,includingweddings.

Second: LaMomoMaesBakery,624KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)834-8502,lamomomaes.com

Third: PaneraBread,425KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)702-1000,panerabread.com

BESTBAR and BESTNEWRESTAURANT Harold’sRestaurant /TheBayonetRoom

1940KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)774-7399, facebook.com/pages/Harolds-and-the-bayonet-room

Itfocusesonfreshingredients.Ituseslocalfoodsources.Andwhenyou walkinthedoor,itfeelslikeyou’reat afriend’shousefordinneranddrinks. ThosearethekeyingredientsthatmakeHarold’sRestaurantandTheBayonet Roomsuch agreateateryandbar.Injustitsfirstyear,Harold’s,ownedbyJames UngerandSusanPratt,hasalreadyearned areputationas ahotspotinlocal lounginganddining.That’sduetothejovial,friendlyvibeandtotheeatery’s emphasisonlocalgoods.

EventhebarfareinTheBayonetRoomishandcraftedandlocallysourced. “It’sa1940s-themedcraft-cocktaillounge,”saidgeneralmanagerNoahHeaney.“We focusonlocal,uniquespirits, averyeclecticwinelistandlocalbeers. Andallofourbarjuicesaremadefreshdaily.”

Ontherestaurantside,Harold’shasdevelopedrelationshipswithlocalfarmersandproducerstostockitsmade-from-scratchkitcheneachday.“We work in asymbioticrelationshipwiththecommunitytogrowthecommunityaswell astherestaurant,”Heaneysaid.

BESTBAR

Second: MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse,512MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772.0252, mikeoshays.com

Third: RedZone/PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

BESTNEWRESTAURANT

Second: CityCafé,1442NelsonRd.,Longmont,(720)204-6634,citycafelongmont.com

Third: Joe’sofLongmont,526MainSt.,Longmont,(303)678-9378,joeslongmont.com

BESTBARBECUE

GeorgiaboysBBQCompany

237CollyerSt.,Longmont,(720)999-4099,georgiaboysbbqcompany.com

MattAlexanderand NickReckinger,both Georgianatives,startedGeorgiaboysBBQ afewyearsbackand theLongmont Qcrowd quicklylinedupto chowdownonthe pair’s authenticbrand ofpork,chicken,hot linksandbrisket.Everythingtheboysserve ismadefromscratch, andwithcare.“Georgia styleis adryrubmeat lefttositinitsrubforat least24hoursandthen smokedforaslongasit takes,”Reckingersaid.

Trythehard-to-find-elsewhereBrunswickstew,orstomach-pleasinggumbo (madebychefandLouisiananative TimArmour)as astartertoyourbarbecue nexttimeyouvisit.

Second: TheRibHouse,1920CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)485-6988,theribhouse.com

Third: Smokin’Dave’sBBQ &Taphouse,228MainSt., Lyons,(303)823-7427, smokindavesq.com

BESTBREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Lucille’sCreoleCafe

518KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)774-9814,luciles.com

Dinnercanbeanevent,lunchcanbeonthego,butbreakfastis aritual.For years,peoplehavebeenmaking astopatLucille’sCreoleCafé amorning ritualforbreakfastorbrunch.“It’sbreakfastalldayeveryday,”saidmanager MarshallGephart.“Peoplecountonuscomerainorshine.”Theycounton SouthernLouisiana-stylecomfortfoodlikebeignetsorbiscuitswithchicory coffee,Calaspancakes,ricepuddingporridgeandeggsPontchartrain.And Lucille’ssetting, awell-kepthouseonKimbarkStreet,makesitfeellikeyou’re rightathomeduringyourmorningmeal.Onlythefoodisbetter.

Second: TheEgg &I,2055KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-9477, theeggandirestaurants.com

Third: LePeep,1255KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(720)652-6680,lepeep.com

BESTBURGER

FiveGuysBurgersandFries

1708MainSt.Suite300,Longmont,(303)485-8924,fiveguys.com/ Withmorethan250,000 toppingcombinations, FiveGuysBurgersand Frieshas afullycustomizablemenuofveggies, condimentsandsauces customerscanaddto theirsandwiches.The FiveGuysstoreinLongmontprovidesenthusiasticservicealongside thetastyoptionseveryonecanenjoy.

“It’sthetypeof burgeryou’dmakeat homeifyouweretryingtoimpressyourfriends,”saidMollyCatalano,directorof communicationsatFiveGuys.“Weusefresh,qualityingredientswithoutbeing super-fancy.”

Whetheryou’reinthemoodfor ahamburgerorcheeseburger,withorwithoutbaconandtwopattiesorjustone,customerscanmixandmatchtoppings untiltheyfind afavorite.

“Oncepeoplegettherighttoppingcombination,”Mollysaid,“theyhave ‘their’burger.”

BESTBURRITO and BESTMEXICANRESTAURANT Santiago’sMexicanRestaurants

Santiago’s,215MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-1169,eatatsantiagos.com

BESTCARBON VALLEYRESTAURANT Pete’sPlace

2015thSt.,Frederick,(303)833-2818,petesplace-papafranks.com/index.html

Pete’sPlace/PapaFrank’sinFrederickpridesitselfonservingthebestin home-stylecooking.Dailyspecialsspotlighttherestaurant’swidevarietyof homemadedishes,fromall-you-can-eatspaghettitospeciallypricedribeye andprimerib.

“Everythingishomemade,”said TomRizzi,chiefcookandbottlewasher atPete’sPlace.“It’salldonein-house:sauce,sausage,meatballs,wecutthe steaks –everything.”

ThepositivereputationofPete’sPlace/PapaFrank’shasspreadoutsideof Frederick; TomsaidpeoplecomefromsouthDenver,Cheyenne,Aspenand otherfar-offlocationsforthehomemadefood.

“Theythinkit’sworththetrip,” Tomsaid.“Iftheywant agoodmeal,they comehere.”

Second: PepperJack’sGrille ,3768Hwy52atI-25,Frederick,9303)833-6500, pepperjacksgrille.com/

Third: RedRoosterRestaurant ,4330Hwy66,Frederick,(970)535-0889, facebook.com/pages/Red-Rooster-Restaurant/152512004789706

Openfor12yearsinLongmont,Santiago’sspecializesinproviding acasual familyrestaurantenvironment.Withbreakfast,lunchanddinneroptions,customerscanfind atasteofMexicothatis“authentic,affordableandalwaysfresh,” saidCraigMorales,co-ownerofSantiago’swithhiswifeAnnette.

“Webelieveweonlyhaveonechancetoimpress acustomer,”Craigsaid. Oneconsistentcustomer-pleaserisSantiago’sselectionofburritos.Breakfast burritoscomefilledwith adifferentmeateachweekday,with achef’s choiceon Saturday.Forlaterintheday,Craigsaidpopulardeluxeburritoslikethebeefand bean,andsteakare“goodforafternoonornighttime.”

Thoughtheburritoscanbeservedplainwith achoiceofbean,cheeseand avarietyofmeats,CraigsaidcustomersoftenreturnforSantiago’sgreenchile. Availableinhot,mildorhalf-and-half,thegreenchilecanbeservedinsideor smotheredontopofallburritos.Thedeluxechoicetakesthesmotheredoption andaddslettuce,cheeseandtomatoontop.

BESTBURRITO

Second: ChipotleMexicanGrill ,1100KenPrattBlvd.UnitB,Longmont,(303)651-6763// 1708MainSt.,Longmont,(303)485-6369//chipotle.com

Third: DeliCiosoMexicanRestaurant &Cantina -LongmontLocations;1217SouthMainSt., (303)651-3327,facebook.com/delisouth//1751HoverSt.C-1,(303)772-7764, facebook.com/pages/Deli-Cioso-West-Mexican-Restaurant/185345180139

BESTMEXICANRESTAURANT

Second: 3MargaritasFamilyMexicanRestaurant-LongmontLocations;2350MainSt., (303)682-0888//1268HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)772-8486//the3margaritas.com/

Third: LaMariposaRestaurant &MargaritaHouse, 1240KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont, (303)772-6288,lamariposamexicanrestaurant.com/

BESTCOFFEEHOUSE

Ziggi’sCoffeeHouse

LongmontLocations:400MainSt.,(303)682-5120//1729HoverSt.,(303)682-5120// 1139FrancisSt.,(303)682-5120//1221S.MainSt.,(303)682-5120//ziggiscoffee.com

Ziggi’sCoffeeisallaboutthepeople.WithfourlocationsservingLongmont –twocoffeehousesandtwodrive-thruestablishments –Ziggi’spridesitselfon beingpartofthecommunity.

“We’reveryfortunatetobeinoneofthemostcommunity-orientedcities intheentirestate,”saidBrandonKnudsen,co-ownerofZiggi’sCoffeewith hiswife,Camrin.“Customersgooutoftheirwaytosupportus.”

Partneringwithlocalvendors,Ziggi’sbringsnotonlyqualitycoffees,teas andfoodtoLongmontbutvalueslikesustainabilityandreuse.However, Brandonsaidtheteambehindeachlocationaddsthegreatestvalue. “Wehavethebestemployees,”hesaid.“Theyreallycareaboutwhatthey doandthepeopletheyhelp.”

Second: StarbucksCoffeeCompany -LongmontLocations;1100KenPrattBlvd.,SuiteA, (303)774-9028//1087SouthHoverSt.,UnitA,(303)774-0143//815East17th Ave., UnitC-5,(720)494-9794// InsideKingSoopers: 1611PaceSt.,(303)776-7570// 1749MainSt.,(303)772-0475//995SouthHoverSt.,(303)702-0099 InsideSafeway: 1050KenPrattBlvd.,(303)651-7952//1630PaceSt., (303)485-9500,1632HoverRd.,,(303)776-0506//starbucks.com/

Third: LaVitaBellaCoffeeetc.,475MainSt.,Longmont,(720)204-6298, facebook.com/LaVitaBellaCoffeeEtc

galinaganeva JuanSalazar Vasilena Karaivanova

BESTDELI YourButcher,Frank

900CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)772-3281,yourbutcherfrank.com/

Ifyouwant asandwichwithhearty,healthyingredientspiledhighonnaturalbread, YourButcher,Frankis aperfectpick.Thisdeliandbutchershoppridesitself onknowledgeableemployeesand aqualitymenu.

“Wehave ahugeselection,notjustthebasic10meatsandcheeses,”saidownerRonLamb.“Thereareabout60differentitemscustomerscanchoosefrom.”

Sandwichesat YourButcher,Frankincorporatemultiplehigh-endproducts,fromlow-salt,MSG-freemeattolocallybakedorganicbread.Thefriendlystaffcan helpwithquestionsonwhattoorder.

“Allofouremployeesareeducatedonwhatwecarry,”Ronsaid,“andweliketoeducatethecustomeraboutwhatthey’rebuying.”

Second: TheBrooklynDeli &Grill,1515MainSt.,Longmont,(303)684-8400,thebrooklyndeli.com/

Third: DeliZone,1240KenPrattBlvd.Unit#9,Longmont,(303)485-1600,delizone.net/

BESTICECREAM/FROZENYOGURT

Menchie’sMainStreetMarketplace

1749NorthMainSt.,UnitC,Longmont,(720)378-4247,facebook.com/menchiesmainstreetmarketplace

Menchie’sMainStreetMarketplacebelievesin“goingtheextrasmile,”saidstoremanagerJenniferSweet.Stillinitsfirstyearofbusiness,thisMenchie’sfranchisehasalreadymade apositive impactinLongmont.

“Ourteammembersmake agenuineconnectionwithcustomers,andwecareaboutthe community,”Jennifersaid.“Wehavelotsofregulars,andpartnerwithschoolsandchurchesfor fundraisers.”

Offering14flavorsandover50toppingsdaily,Jennifersaidthestorehas a“greatselection” that“caterstoeveryone.”Thereareeventastyalternativesforcustomerswithdairy,nutand glutenallergies,aswellasno-sugar-addedandlow-carboptions.

To celebrateitsone-yearanniversary,Menchie’sMainStreetMarketplaceisplanning acustomerappreciationeventforthefirstweekendinJune.

Second: ColdStoneCreamery-LongmontLocations:551S.HoverRd.,(720)864-4393// 1087S.HoverSt.,SuiteB,(303)682-5680//coldstonecreamery.com

Third: DairyQueen -LongmontLocations;616MainSt.,(303)772-1340//1945N.MainSt., (303)776-6552//2201KenPrattBlvd.,SuiteD,(303)651-9733//dairyqueen.com

BESTINDIANRESTAURANT

FlavorofIndia

516MainSt.,Longmont,(303)682-9010,flavorofindialongmont.com/

Featuringanextensive menuoftraditionaland specialtydishes,Flavorof Indiaoffersanauthentic explorationoftheSouth Asiannation’scuisine.With freshnaanbread, avariety ofcurries,tandoorispecialties(dishespreparedina clayoven)andhomemade desserts,FlavorofIndia servesfoodthatwilltantalizeEasternand Western palettesalike.

Ifyouarelookingto sampletheseflavors,the restaurantoffers alunch buffet Tuesdaythrough Sundayand adinnerbuffet Wednesdayevenings.Whetherorderingfromthe menuortakingtheall-you-can-eatoption,thestaffpridesitselfonmakingyour visitenjoyable.

OwnedandoperatedbytheSinghfamily,FlavorofIndiaisproudtobring Eastand Westtogetherwithtraditionalcuisineperfectforanypalette.

Second: EverestRestaurant,2130NorthMainSt.Unit15,Longmont,(720)204-2270, everestrestaurantlongmont.com/

We areeversogratefulforyour voteandpromisetoliveuptothe expectationasLongmont’sBest Dance &GymnasticsStudio.

BESTITALIANRESTAURANT

Pinocchios/DelvickiosRestaurant 210KenPrattBlvd.#216,Longmont,(303)651-7828, pinocchios-st.com/

Celebratingits10-yearanniversaryinOctober,PinocchiospridesitselfonincredibleItalianfoodandexceptionalservice.OwnerAnnieVicksaidtherecipefor successis“allaboutthedetails.”

“Weusereallinen,sturdysilverwareandrealflowersonthetables,”shesaid.“Whether acustomerisherefor aquickbiteorstayingforappetizers,maincourse, dessertandwine,wefocusonhowtoexceedexpectations.”

WithdishesuniquetoPinocchioslikechicken &asparagusspaghettiandArchobellinoPiatto;pizzas,calzonesandsandwichesservedallday;andhomemade desserts,thisItalianeateryhas avarietyofoptionsforanycustomer.AnniesaidthequaintcharacterofPinocchioswillalsocaptivatenewcomersandreturning guestsalike.

Second: RagazziItalianGrill,1135FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)651-2828,ragazzigrill.com

Third: JohnnyCarino’sItalianRestaurants,2033KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-8077,carinos.com

BESTMARGARITA

3MargaritasFamilyMexicanRestaurant LongmontLocations;2350MainSt.,(303)682-0888//1268HoverSt.,(303)772-8486//the3margaritas.com

Suitablynamed, 3Margaritasoffersampleopportunitytotryitssignaturecocktail.Hosting adailyhappyhourfrom 3to6p.m. withmorethan adozenmargaritastochoosefrom, 3Margaritascreativelymixestequilas,cointreauandjuicestoserve abevyof uniquebeverages.

Alongwithspecialtycocktailrecipes,customerscanaddspecialflavorstothehousemargaritasforuniquedrinksoftheirown creation.Strawberry,coconutandpeachadd atouchofsweetnesswhilekiwiandpricklypearaugmentyourmargaritawithan exotictwist.

Withaffordabledrinkpricesand ahappyhoureveryday,3Margaritasis adestinationforanyonelookingtoquenchtheirthirst with atastefromsouthoftheborder.

Second: (TIE) LaMariposaRestaurant &MargaritaHouse ,1240KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)772-6288,lamariposamexicanrestaurant.com/ Richard’son3rd,12833rd Avenue,Longmont,(303)776-0985

Third: Efrain’sMexicanRestaurant &Cantina,451SouthPrattPkwy,Longmont,(720)494-0777,efrainsrestaurant.com/

BESTMARTINI and BESTOUTDOORDINING Martini’sBistro

543 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)651-2772,martinisbistro.com

2050 TerryStreetSuite203 Longmont,CO80501

303-776-6342

Truetoitsname,Martini’s Bistrooffers acustom menuofcocktailsperfect foranypalate.

“Customershavecontrolovertheirmartinis,” saidownerFrankKaven. “Peoplelikethefactthat weservemartinisina shaker,andchangethe menufrequentlybasedon tasteandseason.”

Withmorethantwo dozenvarietiesoftheeponymouscocktail,it’shardtopick astandout.However, FrankidentifiedthespecialtymartiniCirqueDuCirocas aburgeoningfavorite.MadewithCirocredberryvodka,Cointreau,GrandMarnier,LeopoldBros. BlackberryLiqueurandanorangetwist,FranksaidtheCirqueDuCirocisonly growinginpopularity.

Withsummeruponus,nowistheperfecttimetoenjoy adrinkoutdoors. Seating90peopleandnestledin aquiet,residentialsetting,Franksaidthepatio (including aloungeareawithsofaseating)is arelaxingspotforlunch,dinner orhappyhour.

“You’renotsittingonthestreetorinanalleyway,”Franksaid.“Ourpatiois likeyourownbackyard.”

BESTMARTINI

Second: Harold’sRestaurant /TheBayonetRoom,1940KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont, (303)774-7399,haroldsoflongmont.com

Third: Sugarbeet,101PrattSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3330,sugarbeetrestaurant.com/

BESTOUTDOORDINING

Second: PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881,pumphousebrewery.com

Third: Tortugas,218CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)772-6954,tortugaslongmont.com

BESTPIE and BESTSOUP/SALAD and BESTLUNCH

Loaf &Ladle

1134FrancisSt,Longmont,(303)776-7575

BESTPIZZA Nicolo’sChicagoStylePizza

1631PaceSt.,Longmont,303.651.2335,nicolospizza.com

AtLoaf &Ladle,theytakecustomerserviceseriously.“We treateveryonelike guestsinourhome,”saysLanceThorne,ownerwithhiswifeJackie.ThisLongmontfixturehasbeenopenfor25yearsandhasbeeninThorne’sfamilyfor muchofthattime.“Wehaveputinsomeofourmom’sandgrandmom’srecipes –likegumbo(we’refromNewOrleans),roastbeefpo’boys,andCajunseafood. Ithinkwe’relikedbecauseeverythingishomemade,justasyouwouldatyour house. We startourpiesfromscratcheveryday.Imakesoupsforthenextday; mygreatgrandmawasCajunFrenchandsaidyouhadtodothat.”LunchfavoritesareReubens,shrimppo’boys,allkindsofsandwiches.Theyareopen11 a.m.to 4p.m.,MondaythroughFriday,servingsoups,sandwiches,saladsand homemadepies,anddon’tforgettohave asodafromtheirsodafountain.

BESTPIE

Second: PerkinsRestaurant &Bakery,2051MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-1410, perkinsrestaurants.com

Third: AuntAlice’sKitchen,805MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-0495, auntaliceskitchen.com

BESTSOUP/SALAD

Second: PaneraBread,25KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)702-1000,panerabread.com

Third: MadGreens -InspiredEats,2341CloverBasinDr.,Longmont,(303)702-4440, madgreens.com

BESTLUNCH

Second: SunRoseCafé &FineFoods,379MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3533,sunrosecafe.com

Third: SubworksDeli,1104FrancisSt.Longmont,(303)774-7000,subworks.deli.com

Howdoyoumakeprize-winningpizzainthispizza-lovingcity?AtNicolo’s theyputthetoppingsunderthecheese.Picturepizzacrust,toppedbysauce, thentoppings,thencheese.OwnersJeanneandKentBlythehavebeeninbusinessforalmost adecade.“Wewanttothankourcustomers;withoutthemwe wouldn’tbehere. We’re aneighborhoodplace. We have alotofregularsaswell asnewpeople.What’sspecialthatwedoisthatweuse alotoffreshdough throughouttheday,grateourcheeseheresoitdoesn’tdryout,makesauces andsaladsfresheveryday,andservefresh-bakeddesserts. We servebeerand wine,too.”Theownersorfamilymembersarethereeveryday“tomakesure everythingisdoneright. We have awonderfulstaff.Ourcorestaffhasbeenwith us alongtime –somefromthebeginning.Theyarepartoftheextendedfamily.”

Second: Proto’sPizzeriaNapoletana,600S.AirportRd.,BuildingB,Longmont, (303)485-5000,protospizza.com

Third: BlackjackPizza,Longmont,1102FrancisSt.,(303)776-1900,odbj.com

BESTPLACEFOR AROMANTICDINNER and BESTWINELIST

Sugarbeet

101PrattSt.,Longmont(03)651-3330,sugarbeet.com

Sugarbeetis achef-ownedneighborhoodrestaurantservingseasonal,New Americancuisine.Thecontemporarydiningroom,bar,andpatiosprovidethe perfectlocationfor aromanticdinnerfortwo, agatheringplacewithfriendsor yournextbusinessdinner.Theirmenucontainsexpertlypreparedfreshseafood,steaks,gameandvegetarianselections. Arelaxingatmospherewillhelp youenjoyanincrediblemealpairedwith aselectionfromourimaginativecraft beer,specialtycocktail,andwinelist.SugarbeetwouldliketothankLongmont forcelebratingoversixyearswiththemandforallofthecontinuoussupportand compliments.Theyhavelistenedtoyourrequestsandarenowopenon Tuesdays,servingHappyHouranddinnerstartingat 4p.m. TuesdaythroughSunday. Reservationsarerecommended.

BESTPLACEFOR AROMANTICDINNER

Second: Martini’sBistro,543 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)651-2772,martinisbistro.com

Third: Tortugas,218CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)772-6954,tortugaslongmont.com

BESTWINELIST

Second: MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse,512MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-0252, mikeoshays.com

Third: (TIE)Colterra,210FranklinSt.,Niwot,(303)652-0777,colterra.com

Pinocchios/DelvickiosRestaurant,210KenPrattBlvd.,#216,Longmont, (303)651-7828,pinocchios-st.com

BESTPLACETOHEARLIVEMUSIC and BESTBREWERY/ALEHOUSE

OskarBluesBrewery

1800PikeRd,Longmont,303.776.1914,www.oskarblues.com

DaleKatechis,ownerofOskarBluesBrewery,believesthatpeoplevotedfor OskarBlues –boththemusicvenueandthebrewery –because“wearepassionateandwelovewhatwedo,anditisreflectedtoourcustomers.Andwe makesomedarnedgoodbeer!OskarBluesis aplacewherepeoplecanvisit, thathas acomfortlevelthatfeelslikehome.Ouremployeesandstafflovewhat wedoandthecustomerssensethat.”Thebusinesshas alotofregularswho havebeencomingforyears.“Wesourceourlocalfoodandraiseourownbeef, andwe’reveryactiveinourlocalcommunity.Thiscommunityhashelpedus; now abigpartofourbusinessisgivingback –wedoschoolfundraisers,bike rides,charityevents.”

BESTPLACETOHEARLIVEMUSIC

Second: DickensOperaHouse,300MainSt.,Longmont,(303)834-9384, dickensoperahouse.com

Third: TheSpeakeasy,301MainSt.,Longmont,(303)709-6777,thespeakeasylongmont.com

BESTBREWERY/ALEHOUSE

Second: LeftHandBrewingCo.,1265Boston Ave,Longmont,(303)772-0258, lefthandbrewing.com

Third: PumphouseBrewery,540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

BESTRESTAURANTFORKIDS

RedRobinGourmetBurgers

2331CloverBasinDr.,Longmont,(720)652-9229,redrobin.com

Got akidwho’safussyeater?RedRobinmakesiteasytosatisfyjust abouteveryone.First,there’severyconceivablekindofburger.AllofRed Robin’sburgersarecustomizabletoaccommodatethetaste,dietaryneeds andpreferencesofevenfinickyeaters.AllareservedwithRedRobin’srefillablefriesandbeverages. Youcanevencustomizeyoursideitembyswapping outthefriesfor asalad,melon,steamedbroccoli,orotherchoices.Notin themoodforbeef?Noproblem.RedRobinalsoservesturkeypatties,veggie burgersandsandwichesmadewithchickenorfishtosatisfyeveryguest’s palate.Andallthetypicalkids’favoritesareonthemenutoo:mac‘ncheese, corndogs,pizza,chickenfingers,andgoodold-fashionedlemonade.Noise isneveranissueatRedRobin,theywelcomechildrenatanyvolume.

Second: McDonald’s-LongmontLocations;245S.MainSt.,(303)776-9383//1900MainSt., (303)772-3017//1051S.HoverSt.,(303)682-1948//2050 TerrySt., (303)684-9426//2285KenPrattBlvd.,(303)772-3400//1822SkywayDr., (303)651-9608//mcdonalds.com

Third: Chick-Fil-A,215KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)772-9642;chick-fil-a.com

BESTSEAFOODRESTAURANT RedLobsterSeafoodRestaurants

2177KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-9898,redlobster.com

RedLobsterRestaurantsarepopularalloverAmerica.LongmontManagerJohnJohnsonsays,“Wedon’tdoanythingdifferentthanthecorporate policy: We provide agreatexperienceforeverycustomer.Ourfoodisfresh. Thefishcomesindaily,includingthelobsterfromMaine.Allofourfoodtastes thesame,nomatterwhereyoueat.”Hesaysthemostpopularfoodsarethe cheddar-bakedbiscuitsandTheUltimateFeast –consistingoflobster,crab legs,shrimpscampiandmore.“Weprovide apersonalizedserviceforeach guest,whetheryouarecelebratingwithfamilyandfriends,orgrabbing aquick lunch.”

Second: Tortugas,218CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)772-6954,tortugaslongmont.com

Third: MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse,512MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-0252, mikeoshays.com

BESTSPORTSBAR

RedZone /PumphouseBrewery

540MainSt.,Longmont,(303)702-0881;pumphousebrewery.com

BESTSANDWICH/SUB

Snarf’sSubShop

645KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)774-1441,www.eatsnarfs.com

AfewkeyfactorsmakeSnarf’s apopulareatery.“Maybeit’sbecause theatmosphereisgreat,orbecauseofingredientslikeourbread,which isbakedatBluePointBakeryinDenveranddeliveredtouseverymorning,”saysAssistantManagerMiguelMaus.“Wearetrying anewgluten-free bread. We’vegottengreatfeedbackfromcustomerswhotriedit. We’reglad toaccommodatepeople.”EverymonthSnarf’s features adifferentspecialty sandwich,likebuffalochicken,potroast,orCubanoslow-roastedpulledpork andham.“Wealwaysfeaturegreatsides. We have12flavorsoficecream, milkshakes,floats,ice-creamcookiesandwichesmadewiththecookieswe bakeeverymorning.”Thereisanother,moresubtleingredient: aColorado attitude.Snarf’s isuniquelyrun.Snarf’s wasborninColorado,andtheyhave lotofregularscomein.It’supbeat.Evenstandinginlineisokaybecausethe smellsaresogood.There’stheanticipationofknowingyou’regoingtogetan awesomesandwich.

Second: SubworksDeli, 1104FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)774-7000,subworksdeli.com

Third: JimmyJohn’s,LongmontLocations;210KenPrattBlvd.#200,(303)772-7769// 231817th Ave.,(303)651-6181//jimmyjohns.com

HeadBrewerSteven Streetersaysthatwhat makesthePumphouseandRedZone specialistheirconstanteffort toplease everyone. “Even thoughtheysayyou can’tpleaseeverybody,allthetime, that’ssomethingwe strivetodo,”said Streeter.“Notjustwith thebeersbutwiththe foodandtheservice. We trytodoourbestat everyfacetsothat,nomatterwhatsomeone’slookingfor,weprovidethatfor them.”With afirestationtheme,thislocally-ownedmicrobreweryoffers afull servicebarandmenuwithseveralyear-roundandseasonalcraftbeers.There isalso adailyhappyhourfrom 3to6p.m.aswellas alatenighthappyhour from10p.m.tomidnight.

Second: BuffaloWildWingsGrill &Bar,2303CloverBasinDr.,Longmont;(303)485-9464; buffalowildwings.com

Third: OldChicago,1805IndustrialCir.,Longmont,(303)651-7000,oldchicago.com

BESTSTEAK

TexasRoadhouse 2351CloverBasinDr.,Longmont,(303)774-1491,texasroadhouse.com

Itis athoroughprocessthatmakesthe TexasRoadhousesteaksthebest. “Itisourcommitmenttoqualityassurance,”saysClintHacker,ManagingPartner.“We handcuteverysinglesteakthatcomesthroughthisrestaurantand weinspecteverysinglesteakthatourmeatcuttercutstoensureit’sthehighest qualitystandard.”

Afamilyrestaurant,theLongmont TexasRoadhousehosts a“Kid’sNight” onMondaysfeaturinganEatingContest,ColoringContest,ArtsandCraftsand afreekidsmealwithpurchaseofanadultentrée.“Eventhoughwe’re anationalchain,eachoneofourrestaurantshas ahometownappeal,”Hackersaid.

Second: OutbackSteakhouse ,1315DryCreekDr.,Longmont;303.684.8149;outback.com

Third: (TIE)MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse,512MainSt.,Longmont, (303)772-0252;mikeoshays.com

Sugarbeet,101PrattSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3330;sugarbeetrestaurant.com

LONGMONTTIMES-CALL READERSCHOICE

BESTSUSHI SushiHana

2065MainSt.,Longmont,(303)485-1055,asushihana.com

BEST FASTFOODRESTAURANT

Freddy’sFrozenCustardandSteakburgers 2250MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-4101,freddysusa.com

Freddy’sFrozenCustard andSteakburgersdoesn’t sacrificequalityforspeed. Theirmottois -greatfood without alongwaitdoesn’t meanyourmealhastobe cookedbeforeyouorder it.

“Fresh”isthenameofthegameatSushiHana.“WehavegoodJapanesefood,”Sunsaid. “It’salways fresh.Allthesaucewemakeisauthenticallycoordinatedwiththefish.Everythingisallmadefresh.”

Whenthey openedeightyearsago,SushiHanamonopolizedthe Longmontsushimarket.“BackthentherewasnosushionMainStreet,” Sunsaid.“Therewasbitof acommunityhereandwelikegoodlocations with alotoftraffic. We thoughtthatwas agoodplacetostartbusiness.” SushiHanaservesbothlunchanddinnerallweekexceptforSundays, whentheyareonlyopenfordinnerfrom 5to9p.m.

Second: SakuraJapaneseCuisine,600S.AirportRd.,Suite F, Longmont,(303)485-9282, sakuralongmont.com

Third: EastMoonAsianBistro &Sushi,2144MainSt.,Longmont,(303)684-8383, longmonteastmoon.com

ManagerPaulJohnsonsaystheyprefernot tobethoughtofasfast food.“Wewouldmore considerourselvesquick service,”Johnsonsaid. “It’sinbetween arestaurantandfastfood.”JohnsonalsosaysthatFreddy’salwaysputsthecustomers first.“Whatmakesussospecialisourhospitality,”Johnsonsaid.“Weliketo puttheguestsfirstandforemost.They’rethewholereasonwe’rehereandwe lovemakingthemhappy.”

Second: Wendy’s-LongmontLocations:1091 SHoverSt.,(303)772-1091//4133CountyRd24, (303)702-0265//1905MainSt.,(303)776-4431//wendys.com

Third: ChipotleMexicanGrill -LongmontLocations:1708MainSt.,(303)485-6369// 1100KenPrattBlvd.,(303)651-6763//chipotle.com

LongmontTheatreCompany

513MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-5200;longmonttheatre.org

TheLongmontTheatreCompany wasbornoutof aneedfor acreativewayto raisefundsforLongmontUnitedHospital,in1957. Afterthefundraisingcommitteerealizedtheamountofworknecessarytouphold atheatrecompany, theywenttheirseparateways,buttheperformer’s passionlivedonunder thenameofthePotpourriPlayersthroughoutthe1960’s.Thecompany eventuallypurchasedandrenovatedthe TrojanTheatre,whichiswherethey currentlyreside.Theupcomingshow,“ALittleNightMusic”beginsMay17 andrunsthroughtheendofMay.Mainstageticketscost$15to$17and canbepurchasedontheLongmontTheatreCompanywebsiteorbycalling theboxoffice.

Second: JestersDinnerTheatre,224MainSt.,Longmont;(303)682-9980, jesterstheatre.com

Third: Boulder’s DinnerTheatre ,5501Arapahoe Ave.,Boulder,(303)449-6000, bouldersdinnertheatre.com

Shopper’sFavorite

BESTANTIQUEDEALER/FLEAMARKET

FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarket

1201S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,(303)776-6605

TheFrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarkethousestheperfectadditionstotheroomsinyourhome, agiftfor aspecialfriendoradditiontoyour wardrobe.Fromvintagefurnituretotoystojewelrytohome-wareaccessories, you’llfindwhatyou’relookingfor.

With21,000squarefeettowander,FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFlea Marketprovides alargeselectionoffashionablyvintageitems.OpenMonday toFriday,FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarketofferssomethingforeveryone.

Second: Serendipity,6353rd Ave.,Longmont(303)776-8511

Third: Tablesto TeacupsIndoorFleaMarket &AntiqueMall,1420NelsonRd.,Longmont (303)485-7270,tablestoteacups.com

BESTARTGALLERY

MuseGallery

356MainSt.,Longmont,(303)678-7869,artslongmont.org/archives/4

Localartists,rejoice.MuseGallery,madepossiblebytheLongmontCouncil fortheArts,housesthecreationsoflocalartists.MuseGallery’smissionisto bothspotlightlocalcreativeeffortsandhelpstheseartistsselltheirwork.“The Museisn’tjust agreatshowcaseforartists,butalso afullyoperationalcooperativeendeavorbetweenartists.”

Theco-opatmosphereofthegallerymakesartistsofallkindsfeelathome. Thegalleryfeaturestheworkofphotographers,glassmakers,jewelrydesigners andoriginalpaintings/drawings.Separatedintothreeexhibitionspaces,the galleryprovidesspaceforlocal,regionalandnationalartistsalike.“Admission tothegalleryisfree,butbrowsersbeware:somepiecesareirresistible!”

Second: FirehouseArtCenter,6674th Ave.,Longmont,(303)651-2787,firehouseart.org

Third: TheGreatFrameUp,430MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-7293, longmont.thegreatframeup.com

BESTBERTHOUDBUSINESS

CityStarBrewing

321Mountain Ave.,Berthoud,(970)532-7827,citystarbrewing.com

CityStarBrewing:integratingtasteand alovefortheircommunityonepint at atime.Combiningtheirpassionfordeliciouscraftbeerandentrepreneurial talents,co-ownersJohn WayandWhitney TayloropenedCityStarBrewinginearly May2012. Ataproomcentricbrewery,CityStarhouses amodest3.5-gallonbrew system.Muchofwhatisproducedissolddirectlyinthetastingroom.

CityStarBreweryis astandout.Fromitsbarreltables,colorfulwalls,concrete bar,woodreclaimedfromthebuilding,chalkboardsmadefromoldwindowsreclaimedfromthebuilding,exposedoriginalceiling,historicalphotosofBerthoud, tothe10-footbarrelchandeliercraftedentirelyby Way, it’sanoriginalworkofart. “Webelieveinvestinginthebrewery,taproomandemployeesarekeysto along termsustainableandsuccessfulbusiness,” Taylorsays.CityStarisopenseven days aweekandwillberevealingconstructionof anewmerchandiseareaand introducing anew“mugclub”program.

Second: A&WAllAmericanFood,2604MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-6560,awrestaurants.com

Third: BerthoudFloorCovering &CarpetCleaning,705Mountain Ave.,Berthoud, (970)532-7566

BESTBOOKSTORE

Barbed WireBooks

504MainSt.,Longmont,(303)827-3620barbedwirebooks.net

BarbedWireBooks(BWB)isLongmont’snewestbookstorehousing awide selectionofusedbooks.KatheHeinecken,owner,saysthisbookstoreisspecial becauseofitscustomers.“Theyarethegreatestpeoplearound.Theyreadwonderfulbooks,(andthentradethemin!),soourcollectioncontinuestobethebest around,”shesays.

BuildingcommunityaroundreadingisBWB’smission.Whetherit’sbook clubs,discussiongroups,continuingeducation,concerts,religiousdiscussion groups,authorsignings,storytelling,writinggroups,localauthorandartistsupport,gamesorpoetry,etc.,BWBofferssomethingforeverybook-seekerandcommunitymember.

Second: UsedBookEmporium,346MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-6561,usedbookemporium.net

Third: (TIE)

DejaLuBooks,8350ColoradoBlvd.,#170,Firestone,(303)833-3766,dejalubookstore.com LongmontPublicLibrary,350KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)776-6050, ci.longmont.co.us/library

BESTCUSTOMERSERVICE and BESTLIQUORSTORE and BESTLOCALLYOWNEDSTORE

9th Ave.Liquor Warehouse

750 W9th Ave.,Longmont,(303)776-1955

9th Ave.Liquor Warehouseisn’tjustyourliquorstore.Ofcourseyoucancome,selecttheperfect bottleforthehostofanupcomingfunction,pairtheperfectwinewithyournextmealorspiceupyour nightwith avarietyofmixers,thisliquorstoreis ainfluentiallinkinthechainofbuilding,supporting andstrengtheningcommunity.

FrankMaitre,owner,believesgivingbackmeanstakingaction.At9th Ave.Liquor Warehouse, they’recommittedtosupportingvariouscauses.Inspiredbycustomers’stories,theyoffer awine tasting,foodandfunnighteveryThursdayfrom 5p.m.to 7p.m.,wheretheproceedsaredonatedto thedesignatedcauseofthenight.

“Having asmallbusinessgivesustheuniqueopportunitytohelpandcommunicatewiththecommunityon adailybasis. We meettonsofpeoplefromthiscommunity,andweheartheirstoriesfrom pets,healthissues,etc.,andwecanspreadallthosestories,bringattentiontothem,allrallytogether tosupport,givebackandhelpinthewayswecan,”hesays.

Withknowledgeablestaffandopenhoursofservicesevendaysperweek,you’reboundtofindjust whatyou’relookingforat9th Ave.Liquor Warehouse.

BESTCUSTOMERSERVICE

Second: AceHardware ,1727MainSt. ,Longmont, (303)776-5173,acelongmont.com

Third: BudgetHomeCenter,780Boston Ave.,Longmont, (303)678-8800,budgethomecenters.com

BESTDACONOBUSINESS

BESTLIQUORSTORE

Second: FoxCreekLiquors ,1610PaceSt.,#700,Longmont, (720)494-0771,foxcreekliquors.com

Third: PJ’sWineandSpirits,665FrontageRd.,Longmont, (303)485-8600,pjwinespirits.com

JerryD’s 6048thSt.,Dacono,(303)833-3469,facebook.com/pages/Jerry-Ds/109538039084572

BESTLOCALLYOWNED

Second: Old TownOutfitters ,501MainSt.,Longmont, (720)204-6173,oldtownoutfitters.com

Third: ChamberlainCoinsandCollectibles,385MainSt., Longmont,(303)774-9661,chamberlaincoins.com

Fromhistoricaltaverntomodern-daybarandbeergarden,JerryD’sisa localhotspot.Builtin1938,JerryD’shasbeenrestoredtoserveitscustomerswith amixofgreatfood,thirst-quenchingdrinks,qualityservice,makeya-boogiemusic, awelcomingatmosphereandwell,JerryDeNovellin,owner, himself.

Startedin1985,Jerry Dsaw a“ForSale”signinfrontoftheestablishment,andtherestishistory.“We havereallyfinefoodhere. We’renotjust somebikerbar -wehaverealgoodfoodandpeoplehere,too.Everyoneis welcome,”hesays.

Second: DaconoDiscountGrocery,913CarbondaleDr.,Dacono,(303)833-5005, eshsdiscountgroceries.com

Third: (TIE)

DaylightDonuts,1801HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)651-2550,daylightdonuts.com PepperJack’sGrille ,3768Hwy52atI-25,Frederick,(303)833-6500, pepperjacksgrille.com

READERSCHOICE

BESTEYECARE

Eagle Vision &EyeClinic

2080MainSt. ,Longmont,(303)651-2020,evec.com

Comeone,comeallinneedofeyeexams,newglasses,contactlenses,LASIK,pediatric eyeevaluationsorotheropticalhealthconcernstoEagleVision &EyeClinic.Withtheirteam offriendlystaffandqualifiedOptometrists,yourneedsareboundtobemet.

Withthemission,“Youarenotonlyourpatient…you’reourguest,”EagleVision &EyeClinic offers avarietyofservicesforeyecare,opticalfashionandhealth,keepingease,comfortand styleinmind.

“Regardlessofyourvisualrequirements,wehavedesignerframesthatwillallowyoutosee great,lookgreatandfeelgreat.Sinceallofoureyeglasses,contactlensesandsunglassesare pricedforeverybudget,comeintodayandbringoutthefashionistainyou.”

Second: TheOpticalCentre ,521MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-6650,great-glasses.com

Third: Third AvenueEyecare,8003rd Ave.,Longmont,(303)772-6140,thirdavenueeyecare.net

BESTFIRESTONEBUSINESS

AnytimeFitnessFirestone

4445CityCentreRd.,Suite100 ,Firestone,(303)772-2660,anytimefitness.com/gyms/2555/firestone-co-80504

Getpumped,fitorjustmorefabulousthanyoualreadyare,andjoinAnytimeFitnessinFirestone.AnytimeFitnessoffers avarietyofgroupclasses,top-of-the-line gymequipmentandcertifiedprofessionaltrainerstohelpyoureachyourgoal.

Neveragainwillyougetboredwiththetiredgymroutinebecausethere’ssomethingforeverypersonnomatteryourshapeorsize.ChooseAnytimeFitness “Becauseit’sconvenient,affordable,andfun.Andwithall-houraccesstothousandsofourclubsaroundtheglobe,youcanworkoutonyourterms.Fitnesshas neverbeensoeasy.”

Second: AmericanFurniture Warehouse ,10550JakeJabsBlvd. ,Firestone,(303)684-2400,afwonline.com Third: KingSoopers,6110FirestoneBlvd.,Firestone,(303)682-4160,kingsoopers.com

BESTFLOORINGSTORE BassettCarpets

1637MainSt.,Longmont,(720)378-4858 ,bassettcarpets.com

BESTFURNITURESTORE Woodley’sFineFurniture

1400S.MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-1015,woodleys.com

Alocalfurniturekeystonesince1979, Woodley’sFineFurniturecarriesthe traditionsoftheoriginalownerMikeandPat Woodley,“To createqualitywood furniturethatcouldbepasseddownfromgenerationtogeneration.”At Woodley’s FineFurniture,youchooseyourwood,yourstyleandstaintogetcustomfurniture thatyoucan’tgetanywhereelse.

Withtheassistanceoftheirfriendlyandknowledgeablestaffonsite, Woodley’s FineFurniturecustomersareeducatedabouttheproductsandassistedfrombeginningtoend. Woodley’sFineFurniturebuildstheirfurnituredirectlyfromtheir LongmontFactory,makingeachselectionaffordableanduniqueforitscustomers.

“Today,Woodley’ssetsthestandardforfurniturequalityandcraftsmanship.”

Second: AmericanFurniture Warehouse,10550JakeJabsBlvd. ,Longmont,afwonline.com

Third: ConceptsFurniture,800 SMainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-4178,conceptsfurniture.com

Findingoutwhatcustomersneedandmeetingthoseneedswithsuperior serviceisprioritynumberoneatBassettCarpets.Whethercustomersare interestedinhardwood,ceramictile,naturalstone,laminate,vinylorcarpet flooring,Bassetthassomethingtooffereveryhomeowner.Theirexpertstaff canhelpyoudiscover,installandmaintaintheperfectflooringsolutionsfor youandyourhome.

Goingbeyondyouraverageflooringstore,BassettalsooffersHunter Douglaswindowtreatmentsand avarietyofcountertopoptionsforyour spaceandbudget.Coldfeet?Find abeautifularearugortalktothemabout energyefficient,radiantfloorheat.

Nomattertheflooringneed,BassettkeepsLongmontcovered.

Second: CarpetMastersofColorado ,618S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,(303)651-2407

Third: CarpetOneFloor &Home,1401KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)651-2011, carpetone.com

BESTFREDERICKBUSINESS

Santiago’sMexicanRestaurant 5980KeyesSt.,Frederick,(303)833-5377,eatatsantiagos.com

Santiago’sMexicanRestaurantinFredericklovesitscustomers.Offeringaffordable,deliciousMexicandelights,customershavebeencominginhungryand leavingsatisfiedsince1990.Initsbustling,yetfriendlyatmosphere,Santiago’s MexicanRestaurantcontinuestoservefresh,homemadeMexicanfoodwitha smile.Theytreateverycustomerlike amemberoftheirownfamily,makingitthe perfectchoiceforyournextgreenchilefix.Whetherservingbreakfastordinner, everyoneiswelcomeatSantiago’sMexicanRestaurant.

Second: KingSoopers,6110FirestoneBlvd.,Frederick,(303)682-4165,kingsoopers.com

Third: PapaFrank’s,2015thSt.,Frederick,(303)833-2818

BESTFLORIST LongmontFlorist

LongmontLocations:614CoffmanSt.//65020th Ave.//(303)776-2804ortoll-free1-800-932-4876 //longmontflorist.com

BESTGARDEN/NURSERYCENTER

TheFlowerBinGardenCenter &Nursery

1805NelsonRd.,Longmont,(303)772-3454,theflowerbin.net

LongmontFloristhasbeenservingtheLongmontareafortwogenerations andover40years.Selectedasthe2004SmallBusinessofthe Yearbythe LongmontChamberofCommerceandtheLongmont Times-Call’s“Readers’ Choice”everyyearsince2006,theyhaveearnedtheiraccolades.Theyspecializeinfreshflowers,plants,andgiftbasketstocommemorateanyoccasion orjustbrightensomeone’sday.Pickfrommanypre-determinedarrangements orallowtheirskilledfloraldesignerstocustomdesignoneforyou,eitherway theresultsarestunning.Therearenowtwolocationstochoosefromandlocal deliveryiscourteousandon-time.As atop50 Teleflorashop,LongmontFlorist cantransferordersfordeliveryworldwide.

Second: KingSoopers -LongmontLocations:995 SHoverSt,(303)702-0099//1611PaceSt., (303)776-7570,2255MainSt,(303)772-7950//kingsoopers.com

Third: TheFlowerBinGardenCenter &Nursery,1805NelsonRd.,Longmont,(303)772-3454, theflowerbin.net

For42years,theFlowerBinhasadaptedtotheeconomyandsurvivedthe complexgarden/landscapingindustryandhasdonesowithclass.TheFlower Binnotonlysellsplants,itcarrieseverythingonemayneedtocareforthose plants,suchasfertilizers,pottingsoils,decorativegardenfixtures,andbeautifulstatuarypieces.QualitystandardsareimportanttoTheFlowerBinandits employees.Theydonotletanythingleavethestorethatisnot abeautiful,wellgrownworkofart.Thegrowers,JoséandManuelGallardo,havebeenwithThe FlowerBinforover15years.Everythingfromproperwateringtechniquesto pinchingtheplantsattherighttime,aswellasfertilization,andevenpestand climatecontrol,arevitalfactorsinproducingqualityproductsforthecustomers. Theowners,DonandLee Weakland,havemadeit apointtoplaceknowledgeableemployeesintheirnurserytoassistthecustomerfindexactlywhattheyare lookingfor.

Second: BlueRibbonFarm,10147HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)774-7717

Third: HomeDepot,393S.HoverRd.,Longmont,(720)494-0319,homedepot.com

BESTGIFTSHOP

AdornHome &GiftGallery 6684th Ave. ,Unit B,Longmont,(303)651-6933

AdornHomeandGiftGalleryis aconvenientlylocatedquaintshopprovidingshopperswithcontemporarygiftsanddecoraswellasaneclecticarrayofapparel.Forthoselookingfor auniqueand unforgettablegiftoraccessoryforthehome,thisplacecannotbebeat.Theyalsohave aselectionof furnishingsand agoodselectionoflocalproductfromlocalartists.boutiquefeaturinggift,decor,and apparelaccessandlocalproduct/artists.

Second: CheeseImporters,103MainSt.Longmont,(303)772-9599,cheeseimporters.com

Third: LongmontUnitedHospital,1950MountainView Ave,Longmont,(303)651-5111,luhcares.org

BESTGROCERYSTORE

KingSoopers LongmontLocations:995 SHoverSt,(303)702-0099//1611PaceSt.,(303)776-7570,2255MainSt,(303)772-7950//kingsoopers.com

KingSoopersisperhapsthebestknowngrocerystoreinColoradoandwithgoodreason.Thereare139KingSoopersinColorado,andwithconsumerinterest growinginorganicfoods,KingSoopershasmetthatdemandheadon.Inaddition,theyprovidelocalproducewhenpossibleandencourageconsumersto‘gogreen’bydiscouragingtheuseoftheplasticbags.KingSoopersincludes apharmacy,deli,floraldepartmentandbutcheraswellastheusualcannedorboxed goodsfoundelsewhere.Withtheirhigherqualitycustomerservice,theirwideselectionsofhighqualityproduceandmeats,KingSooperscouldnotbebeatthis yearas aconsumerfavorite.

Second: SproutsFarmersMarket,110195thSt,Longmont,(303)834-4124,sprouts.com

Third: Safeway,1050KenPrattBvd.,Longmont,(303)651-7952,safeway.com

BESTHARDWARE/HOMEIMPROVEMENTSTORE

AceHardware 1727MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-5173,acelongmont.com

Findtheselectionof abig-boxstorewithcustomizedinventoryandlocalappealatthisfamily-runAceHardware.Startingoutsmall,atonly8,000squarefeet,thespacehasexpandedtomorethan26,000square feetoverthepast20years.ThoughAceHardwareis anationallyknownname,thislocallyownedlocation offersmanyservicesthatcanonlybeexpectedfrom atruecommunitystore.Theyholdseminarsoneverythingfromgrillingtogoinggreenthroughoutthe year,aswellashosting MasterGardnersfrom theCSUCooperative Extensioneverysummerweekendtohelpwithgardeningquestions.Theyalsoofferrepairservices forlamps,screensandwaterhoses,keepingthemfrombecomingthrow-away items.Withoverfortyhelpfulsmilingfacescommittedtoprovidinggreatcustomerserviceandtheexpertiseyouneed,theypromise astress-freeexperience nomatterwhatyournextprojectis.

Second: BudgetHomeCenter,780Boston Ave.,Longmont,(303)678-8800, budgethomecenters.com

Third: HomeDepot,393S.HoverRd.,Longmont,(720)494-0319,homedepot.com

BESTHYGIENEBUSINESS

Mary’sMarket &Deli 11809N.75thStreet ,Hygiene,303-774-8330

“Mary’sMarket &DelihasthebestGlutenFreepastriesandgranola Ihavefoundanywhere,”toutsone happyreviewer.Maryhasbeenglutenintolerantallofherlife,andhasconvertedherbakedgoodsandfamilydinnerstobeglutenfreealso,withoutcompromisingtaste.Familystylelasagnas,potpiesofdifferent varieties,foccacia,pies,muffins,cookies,quiche,exoticwildgamesausages,andChickenCordonBleuare allitemsonthemenu.Theirbuffalopotpieiseasilythebestpotpiethiswriterhaseversampled,andthere wasnocompromisingontaste.Thepiecrustpracticallymeltsinthemouth.Thisis,handsdown,thebest businessinHygiene.

Second: CraneHollowCafe,7502HygieneRd,Hygiene,(303)776-1551

Third: HygieneFeed &Supply,7455HygieneRd,Hygiene,(303)776-4757

BESTJEWELRYSTORE

SnyderJewelersoffersmorethanjustanexquisiteselectionofjewelry,theyoffer anunparalleledlevelofcustomerservice,makingiteasytoseewhytheywonthis honoragainthisyear.Chooseoneofthemanydesignerpiecesinstock,rejuvenate somethingyoualreadyhaveordesignsomethingcompletelynew.With aMasterJeweler,Gemologists, aNationallyCertifiedAppraiser,and aWatchRepairman,whatever yourquestionorrequest,theycanaccommodateyou.Thesalesassociatesareeducated,experiencedandcommittedprofessionals.Everyoneontheteamisdedicated tothehighstandardsoriginallyestablishedin1948.

SnyderJewelers 2201KenPrattBlvd. ,Longmont,303-776-2992,snyderjewelers.com

BEST LYONSBUSINESS

OskarBluesBrewery

303MainStreet ,Lyons,(303)823-6685,oskarblues.com

OskarBluesis awellknownandpopularbarandgrillwith arusticvibethatfitsnicelywith Lyons.Theyprovidesome ofthebestlivemusicNorthernColoradohastoofferandtheirbeersrangefromwheattopilsnertolager.Theservice isconsistentlyfriendlyandaccommodating,offeringtoeducateanyonethatwilllistenonthevarietyofbeersandthe specialstheyareofferingthatday.TheirhappyhourisalsoworthmentioningasthefoodspecialsduringtheirMonday throughFridayhappyhourcannotbematched.Theirmenuiseclecticandthereisalwayssomethingforeveryone.

Second: Smokin’Dave’sBBQ &Taphouse,228MainStreet, Lyons,303-823-7427,smokindavesq.com

Third: TheStoneCup &Kitchen,442HighStreet, Lyons,303-823-2345,thestonecup.com

BESTMEADBUSINESS

BrickHouseBBQ

237MainSt.,Mead,(970)535-9040,brickhousebbqmead.com

BrickHouseBBQopenedin2008andislocallyownedandoperatedin Mead.TheyspecializeinBBQsmokedtoperfectionusinghickoryandcharcoal.TheirbreadsusedaremadebythedeliciousBluepointBakeryinDenver andthesausageusedcomesfromLouisville,Colorado.Theymake apulled porksandwichofepicproportionsandprovidethecustomerswiththebestdiningexperienceinMead.Theyalsooffertheirfantasticfoodbydinein,carryout orwillevencater aspecialoccasion.

Second: RedRoosterRestaurant,4330Colorado66,Longmont,(970)535-0889 facebook.com/pages/Red-Rooster-Restaurant/152512004789706

Third: AmericanPrideCo-op,3603rdSt.,Mead,(303)776-5015or(970)535-4450 americanpridecoop.com/

BESTNIWOTBUSINESS Colterra

210Franklin,Niwot,(303)652-0777 ,colterra.com

Surroundedby acanopyofhundred-year-oldtreesand abeautifulstone patio,Colterraoffers asimpleyetsophisticateddiningexperience.Theywork alongsidelocalfarmerstoprovidethefreshestproducefortheirdeliciousmeals. Inadditiontothelocalfare,theyhave atastyahitunasteakdinnerthatissureto satisfyanyseafoodlover.Thetranquilambianceisperfectfor aromanticdate. Reservationsarerequestedandcanbedoneonlineaswellasbyphone.If you’relookingfor apeacefulplaceoffthebeatenpath,thisisoneplacethat shouldnotbemissed.

Second: Niwot Tavern,7960NiwotRd.,Niwot,(303)652-0200,niwottavern.com

Third: NiwotMarket,7980NiwotRd.,Niwot,(303)652-0919,niwotmarket.com

WE’RE GOING TO NEEDA BIGGERAD.

We arehonored to be awardedthe2013 Reader’s ChoiceAward forthe8thstraightyear.WelzigHeatingand Airwas foundedin Longmontin1994. Family owned,operatedandorientedweput our communityfirstandareproud to offerthehighestquality furnacesandboilers,air conditionersandheatpumps,humidifiers and waterheaters,aswellasparts,serviceandmaintenancefora varietyofresidentialand commercialHVAC systems.

BESTPETSUPPLYSTORE Petco

205KenPrattBoulevard,Longmont ,(720)652-4642,petco.com

Whetheryourfamilyhouses aminizooorjustgivesallyourlovetoone specialfidoorkitten,PetcoisLongmont’sfirstchoiceinpetsupply.“We are passionateabouttheworkwedoandensuringcustomersarefullysatisfied,” saysGeneralManagerBrandieFabien,addingthatcustomersandtheirpetsare morelikefamily.Petcooffersadditionalpetcareservicesincludingfullservice grooming,dogtrainingand alow-costvetcliniconsiteonce amonth.Petcoencouragesadoptionandworkswithlocalorganizationstohosteventswherevisitorscanmeetanimalsand “findhomelesspets aforeverhome,”Fabiensays.

Second: PetSmart,1125SouthHoverRd.,Longmont,(303)702-9526,petsmart.com

Third: FourPaws &Co.,1225KenPrattBlvd,#108,Longmont,(303)485-1565, fourpawsandco.com

BESTPLACETOBUYMUSICALINSTRUMENTS

MillerMusic

464MainStreet,Longmont ,(303)772-8500,millermusic.com

“Wereallyprideourselvesonsupportingyourlocalmusician,”saysMillerMusic managerRobGardner,whothankslocalcustomersfortheircontinuedsupport ofthefullservicemusicshop.“Wetrytoofferthebestcustomerservicewe can.” ALongmontfixturesince1974,MillerMusicsells arangeofinstruments, sheetmusicand PA equipment.AtMillerMusicyoucan“stopdreamingand startplaying”with avarietyofmusiclessonsforstudentsofallages,beginnerto advanced.Instrumentrentalsareavailableandthecertifiedrepairtechnicianon staffwillfixupyourinjuredorailingmusicmakers.

Second: Guitars,Etc.,460MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-8388,guitarsetc.net Third: Larry’sGuitarShop,5085th Ave.,(720)340-416,larrysguitars.com

BESTPROSPECTBUSINES TheRibHouse

1920SouthCoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)485-6988,theribhouse.com

TheRibHouseinProspectisfamousfor -youguessedit -ribs. Tracy’sFamousIllegal BabybackRibsarenamedfor Tracy Webbwhoco-ownstherestaurantwithhiswifeMerry Ann.AsthefirstbusinessinProspect,openingin2001,TheRibHousedrewpeopleto theareaandhelpedbuildtheProspectbusinesscommunity,Webbsays.Thereare alot ofgoodpeopleandbusinessesinProspectandtheyhelpeachotherout,hesays.TheRib Houseencouragescustomerstocheckouttheotherestablishmentsintheneighborhood. “Wewanteveryonetosucceed.”

Second: TwoDogDiner,645 TenacityDrive,Longmont,(303)772-2364,twodogdiner.com

Third: ComidaCantina/Vending Truck,721ConfidenceDrive,Unit1,Longmont, (720)204-6455,eatcomida.com

BESTREALESTATECOMPANY/OFFICE

Colorado1strealty

5125th Ave.,Longmont,(303)772-4406 ,colorado1strealty.com

BillSharp,theownerandbrokerofColorado1stRealty,saysworkingwithpeopleiswhatheenjoysmostabouttherealestatebusiness.Heoftensellstofriends andmorethanoncefoundhimselfselling ahometothegrandchildrenofgrandparentshehadsoldtointhepast.Sharphas afinancialandinvestmentbackground andhasbeenanactivebrokersince1989.“Thenameofmygameisservice,integrityandknowledge,”hesays.SharpandassociatebrokersRickHogeandLarry HeckleyspecializeinresidentialsalesinBoulder,Larimerand Weldcounties.

Second: Re/Max Traditions,220418th Avenue,Longmont,(303)772-3800remaxtraditionshome.com

Third: KellerWilliamsRealty,606MountainView Ave,Suite100,Longmont,(303)776-3200

BESTRECYCLEDGOODS/THRIFTSTORE AresThriftShop

818CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)532-3344 ,aresthriftshop.com

Opensince 1991,AresThrift ShopgivesvoucherstomanyorganizationsinBoulder Countyincluding substanceabuse programsandthe BoulderCounty Safehousetoprovidefreeclothes andgoodstothose inneed.Payingcustomerspurchase clothes,booksandhousewaresat alow,secondhandpricethatkeepsthe placerunningandthestaffpaid,makingitpossibletogiveawayitemsforfree tothosewhoneedit,saysJimRodgers,co-ownerwithwifeJosieRodgers.Ares hasrecycledfourmillionitemsthroughBoulderCounty,hesays. Aconsistent clothessizingsystemmakesbrowsingandpurchasingconvenient,and aconstantrotationofstockkeepscustomersreturning.

Second: Goodwill,1750MainSt.,Longmont,(720)684-4334,goodwilldenver.org

Third: LongmontHumaneSocietyThriftStore,700KenPrattBlvd.,Suite216,Longmont, (303)774-6517 ,longmonthumane.org

BESTSHOESTORE

Brown’sShoeFitCo.

373MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-2920 ,brownshoefitco.com

Brown’sShoeFitCo.hasbeenservingthecommunitysince1946and istheidealplaceforhardtofitColoradofeetwith avarietyofwidths available.“Wereallyappreciatebeingvotedbestshoestore,”says managerJason Wetzel.“Wewant peopletofindwhattheyarelooking for,haveanenjoyableexperience whileshopping,andhave aknowledgeableandfriendlystaffavailable tohelpthem.”Inadditiontoshoes Brown’ssells avarietyofsocks,over thecounterorthoticsandinsoles,waterbottles,bags,fitaidsandbelts.

Second: DSW,180KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)702-5191,dsw.com

Third: Big 5SportingGoods,1610MainStreet,Longmont,720-652-6593, big5sportinggoods.com

BESTSKINCARE FACILITY

aRejuvenationMedSpa

6005th Ave.Longmont,(303)485-9063 ,arejuvenationspa.com

aRejuvenationMed Spacelebratedit’sthird anniversaryMay 1and offers avarietyofskincareservicesincludingfacials,peelsand lighttherapy.“We have fabulousclients,”says ownerJeanMcBride, “Weknowthatthey have achoiceandthat theychoosetocometo ourfacility.”

aRejuvenationcustomerscanalsomakeappointmentsforcontourservices andextraslikespraytanning,teethwhiteningandtintingforeyebrowsandeyelashes.“Welistentoourclients’concernsandguidethem,educatethemonrealisticexpectationsanddevelop apartnershipbycombiningwhatwecandofor themintheofficewithwhattheyneedtodofortheirhomecare,”saysMcBride.

Second: SunflowerSpa,1715IronHorseDr.,Suite150,Longmont,(303)485-1390, everyoneblooms.com

Third: UltaBeauty,210KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)776-0354,ulta.com

BESTSPORTINGGOODS

Dick’sSportingGoods

KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)682-5740,dickssportinggoods.com

Dick’sSportingGoodsoffers afullselectionofequipmentandapparel forfitnessandoutdoorenthusiasts.Customerswillalsofind awiderange offootwear,aswellasgeartosupportfavoriteteamsandplayersincollege andprofessionalsports.AssistantManagerDerekJohnsoncreditsthestores repeatcustomersandBestofLongmontwintothestaff’s levelofservice. Peopleknoweachotheron afirstnamebasis,hesays,andare“comfortable shoppinghere.”

Second: SportsAuthority,2251KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,3(03)651-9697, co.longmont.sportsauthority.com

Third: Big 5SportingGoods,1610MainSt.,Longmont,(720)652-6593, big5sportinggoods.com

BESTTIRESTORE

Big OTires

1205SouthMainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-1462,bigotires.com

BeingnamedintheBestofLongmontisnothingnewforBig OTires.The shopofferscompletetireandwheelservicesaswellasautomaintenance andrepair.Big OTiresstartedas aco-opofindependenttiredealersinthe 1960sandgrewtoincludeover400independentlyownedandoperated locationsintheUnitedStates.Big OTireshasbeeninLongmontfor30years andownerMike Lyonsattributeshisshop’ssuccesstoexcellentcustomer service,productselectionandongoingtrainingthatkeepsBigO’smechanicswellversedonthelatesttechnology.

Second: Discount Tire,379S.HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)774-9869,discounttire.com

Third: Peerless Tires 4Less,1380S.MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-0143, peerlesstyreco.com

BESTTRAVELAGENT

GoldKey Travel

328CoffmanStreet,Longmont,303-776-7024 ,gktravel.net

For47yearsGoldKey Travelhashelpedlocalsgetoutoftown.People appreciatethepersonalizedserviceof atravelagency,saysKaren Wood, whorunsGoldKey Travelwithherhusband,Don.GoldKeyagentshave anaverageof20to25yearsexperiencetosharewithclientsinplanning theirtrip,andnoservicefeesarechargedforbooking acruiseortour.The agency’sownersandteamvetcruisesandtoursacrosstheglobethrough theirowntravels,bringinginsight,knowledgeandindustryconnectionsback tocustomers. Woodcreditsthe“loyal”and“wonderfulclients”whohave helpedGoldKey Travelcontinuetheirmulti-generationalbusiness.

Second: AllSeason Travel,521MainSt.,SuiteC,Longmont,(303)772-0998, allseason-travel.com

Dr.JamieGilgren& KathyHarvey, Patient Care Coordinator