2016 Longmont Times-Call Readers' Choice Winners Edition

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Services, Faces

Best Services, Faces&Places

BestAC/HeatingService

MandMHeating&AirConditioning

2nd: WelzigHeatingandAir

3rd: TwinPeaksHeatingPlumbing andElectrical

BestAutoRepairShop/Service

GreaseMonkey

2nd: StonumAutomotive

3rd: Steve’sAutomotive

BestBarbershop

Floyd’s99Barbershop

2nd: EliteBarberShop

3rd: DeluxeBarbersand StylingShop

BestCar Wash BreezeThruCar Wash

2nd: MainStreetCar Wash

3rd: Super Wash

BestCarpetCleaningService

PristineCarpetCare

2nd: FrontRangeSteamway,Inc.

3rd: BerthoudFloorCovering& CarpetCleaning

BestChiropracticClinic

LarimoreChiropractic&Massage

2nd: LongmontSpineandPhysical Medicine

3rd: CafeofLifeLongmont

Winners

BestCustomerService

LarimoreChiropractic&Massage

2nd: WrightKingdomRealEstate

3rd: GoodEatsGrill

BestDance/GymnasticStudio

ProductionCompanyDanceCentre

2nd: AirborneGymnastics &Dance

3rd: DanceDimensions

BestDayCamp

ProductionCompanyDanceCentre

2nd: AirborneGymnastics &Dance

3rd: DanceDimensions

BestDentist

FoxCreekFamilyDental

2nd: Dr. RyanBond-BondFamily &ImplantDentistry

3rd: SmileDesignersFamilyand CosmeticDentistry

BestDermatologyProvider DermatologyCenter oftheRockies

2nd: Dr.ScottClark— LongmontClinic

3rd: TwinPeaksDermatology

BestDetail/PaintRepair

PerfectionAutoBody&Glass

2nd: Jack’sOneStop

3rd: ABRAAutoBody&Glass

Food

BestDryCleaner

FrancisCleaners

2nd: ArtCleaners

3rd: LamplighterDriveInCleaners

BestEyeCare

EagleVision&EyeClinic

2nd: Third AvenueEyecare

3rd: FrontRangeEyePhysicians

BestFamilyOuting

CrackpotsPotteryStudio&More

2nd: DizzyFamilyFunCenter

3rd: LongmontMuseumand CulturalCenter

BestFinancialInstitution

ElevationsCreditUnion

2nd: PremierMembers FederalCreditUnion

3rd: FirstBank

BestFuneralHome ServiceProvider

AhlbergFuneral

ChapelandCrematory

2nd: HoweMortuaryandCremation

3rd: Carroll-LewellenFuneral& CremationServices

BestGymnastics/ TumblingInstruction

AirborneGymnastics&Dance

2nd: ProductionCompany DanceCentre

3rd: DanceDimensions

BestHairSalon

StudioBoom

2nd: InspireSalonandSpa/Aveda

3rd: CocoMichelleSalon&Spa

BestHandyman

RayComeau,RayTheHandyman

2nd: TIE-RockyMountainHandymanANDWilliamLedesma

BestMedical/HealthFacility

UCHealthLongmontClinic

2nd: LongmontUnitedHospital

3rd: LifeCareCenterofLongmont

BestHearingAidCenter

HearingRehabCenter

2nd: LongmontHearingand TinnitusCenter

3rd: ColoradoHearing, Tinnitus andBalance

BestHolisticCare/ WellnessCenter

TheChineseMedicineClinic

2nd: BloomingMassage

3rd: GoodLifeAcupunctureand WellnessCenter

BestInsuranceAgent

TIE: WesParker—StateFarm InsuranceANDJennifer Paris—StateFarmInsurance

2nd: JoeMejia— StateFarmInsurance

BestInsuranceCompany

StateFarmInsurance

2nd -FarmersInsuranceGroup

3rd -AllstateInsuranceCompany

BestInvestmentServices

HattigFinancial

2nd: DaveSchreiber— EdwardJones

3rd: OliverFinancialGroup

BestLandscapeCompany

RockSolidLandscape

2nd -SJ WardLandscape

3rd -ColoradoMaterials

BestLawnMaintenance

Ward’sLawnService

2nd: All-ProLawnsInc.

3rd: GreenGuys,Inc.

BestLocalOutdoorEvent

RhythmontheRiver

2nd: FestivalonMain

3rd: HopsandHandrails

BestMartialArtsStudio

AmerikickLongmont

2nd: Tran’sMartialArtsand FitnessCenter

3rd: DarkHorseBrazilianJiu-Jitsu

BestMassageTherapist

LarimoreChiropractic&Massage

2nd: BloomingMassage

3rd: Be WellBodyworks

BestMortgageProvider

ElevationsCreditUnion

2nd: SupremeLending

Kunselman Team

3rd: TIE:PeoplesMortgage AND WellsFargo

BestMovingCompany

TaylorMovingandStorage

2nd: Golden VanLines,Inc.

3rd: TwoMenanda Truck

BestNewBusiness

WibbyBrewing

2nd: TheRoost

3rd: Wyatt’s WetGoods

BestOilChange

GreaseMonkey

2nd: StonumAutomotive

3rd: Steve’sAutomotive

BestPetBoarding

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

2nd: LongsPeakAnimal Hospital P.C.

3rd: UptownDog

BestPetDaycare

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

2nd: UptownDog

3rd: Paws2Groom

BestPetGroomer

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

2nd: Paws2Groom

3rd: BarkMeBeautiful

BestPhysicalTherapyCare AlpinePhysicalTherapy

2nd: AltitudePhysicalTherapy andSportsMedicine

3rd: LifeCareCenterofLongmont

BestPlacetoHike,JogorBike McIntoshLake

2nd: GoldenPondsPark

3rd: St.VrainGreenway

BestPlaceto WorkOut

FoxCreekFitness

2nd: LongmontRecreationCenter

3rd: PlanetFitness

BestPlumber

MandMHeating&AirConditioning

2nd: Steve’sPlumbing

3rd: TwinPeaksHeatingPlumbing andElectrical

BestRealEstateAgent

JoshHunter—MetroBrokers

2nd: CraigCowley—Wright Kingdom

3rd: PatKahler—RE/MAX Alliance

BestRetirement/ElderCare/ AssistedLiving LifeCareCenterofLongmont

2nd: HoverManor SeniorLivingCommunity

3rd: AtriaSeniorLiving

BestSchool

LongmontEstatesElementarySchool

2nd: TwinPeaksCharterAcademy

3rd: JourneyLanguageCenter

BestSkincareFacility

aRejuvenationMedSpa

2nd: SunflowerSpa

3rd: InspireSalonandSpa

BestSpa

aRejuvenationMedSpa

2nd: SunflowerSpa

3rd: InspireSalonandSpa

BestSwimInstructor

MaggieFell

2nd: JudyHeumann—SwimFloat Swim

3rd: Julie—SwimFloatSwim

Best TravelAgent

GoldKey Travel

2nd: DaniaSmith—CruisePlanners

3rd: AllSeason Travel

Best Veterinarian

CambridgeAnimalHospital

2nd: NelsonRoad VeterinaryClinic

3rd: Valley VeterinaryHospital

Best Food &Drink

BestAmericanRestaurant

WingShack

2nd: MikeO’ShaysRestaurant& AleHouse

3rd: PumphouseBrewery

BestAppetizers

Samples WorldBistro

2nd: TheRoost

3rd: OskarBluesHomeMade Liquids&Solids

BestAsianRestaurant

SushiHana

2nd: TastyAsiaRestaurant

3rd: ChinaGourmet

BestBagel

EinsteinBros.Bagels

2nd: BigDaddyBagels

3rd: PaneraBread

BestBakery

RomanaCakeHouse

2nd: LaMomoMaesBakery

3rd: HappyBakeshop

BestBar

PumphouseBrewery

2nd: MikeO’ShaysRestaurant& AleHouse

3rd: TheSpeakeasy

BestBarbecue

TheRibHouse

2nd: GeorgiaboysBBQCompany

3rd: Smokin’Dave’sBBQ & Taphouse

BestBreakfast/Brunch

GoodfellasRestaurantandBakery

2nd: Lucille’sCreoleCafe

3rd: LePeep

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BestBrewery/AleHouse

WibbyBrewing

2nd: LeftHandBrewery

3rd: PumphouseBrewery

BestBurger

WingShack

2nd: GoodEatsGrill

3rd: CHUBurger

BestBurrito

Santiago’sMexicanRestaurants

2nd: LasPalmerasMexican Restaurant

3rd: ChipotleMexicanGrill

BestCarbon ValleyRestaurant

GeorgiaboysBBQCompany

2nd: PeelHandcraftedPizza

3rd: HaciendaJalisco

BestCoffeehouse

Ziggi’sCoffeeHouse

2nd: LaVitaBellaCoffeehouse

3rd: RedFrogCoffee

BestDeli

YourButcher,Frank

2nd: SubworksDeli

3rd: TheBrooklynDeli&Grill

BestDessert

RomanaCakeHouse

2nd: TheRibHouse

3rd: LaMomoMaesBakery

BestFastFoodRestaurant

ChipotleMexicanGrill

2nd: Freddy’sFrozenCustard& Steakburgers

3rd: Wendy’s

BestFood Truck

Comida

2nd: WaffleCakes

3rd: BurgerRadio

BestHappyHour

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant

&AleHouse

2nd: TheRoost

3rd: HouseofQBBQ&Brew

BestIceCream/Frozen Yogurt

Scrumptious

2nd: Menchie’sMainStreet Marketplace

3rd: ColdStoneCreamery

BestIndianRestaurant

FlavorofIndia

2nd -EverestRestaurant

BestItalianRestaurant

Pinocchios/DelvickiosRestaurant

2nd: RagazziItalianGrill

3rd: Racheli’sItalianRestaurant

BestLunch

SubworksDeli

2nd: GoodEatsGrill

3rd: Mac’sPlace

BestMargarita

3MargaritasFamily

MexicanRestaurant

2nd: Efrain’sMexicanRestaurant andCantina

3rd: CYCLHOPSBikeCANtina

BestMartini

Martini’sBistro

2nd: TheRibHouse

3rd: Samples WorldBistro

BestMexicanRestaurant

3MargaritasFamily

MexicanRestaurant

2nd: Santiago’sMexican Restaurants

3rd: Efrain’sMexicanRestaurant andCantina

BestNewRestaurant

TheRoost

2nd: Samples WorldBistro

3rd: Fuzzy’s TacoShop

BestNightout

WibbyBrewing

2nd: CrackpotsPottery Studio&More

3rd: DickensOperaHouse

BestOutdoorDining

TheRoost

2nd: Samples WorldBistro

3rd: Martini’sBistro

BestPie

RomanaCakeHouse

2nd: GoodfellasRestaurant andBakery

3rd: LaMomoMaesBakery

BestPizza

Rosalee’sPizzeria

2nd: Proto’sPizzeriaNapoletana

3rd: Nicolo’sChicagoStylePizza

BestPlaceForAGlassOfWine

Bin46

2nd: 2020Food+WineBar

3rd: DickensOperaHouse

BestPlacetoHearLiveMusic

DickensOperaHouse

2nd: TheRoost

3rd: OskarBluesHomeMade

Liquids&Solids

BestPlaceforaRomanticDinner

Sugarbeet

2nd: Martini’sBistro

3rd: Tortugas

BestRestaurant

MikeO’ShaysRestaurant &AleHouse

2nd: Sugarbeet

3rd: Samples WorldBistro

BestRestaurantforKids

RedRobinGourmetBurgers

2nd: PumphouseBrewery

3rd: Chili’s

BestRestaurantService

GoodfellasRestaurant

andBakery

2nd: SubworksDeli

3rd: GoodEatsGrill

BestSandwich/Sub

2nd: FabulousFinds 3rd: JustBetweenFriends BestDaconoBusiness

BestFrederickBusiness IntegrativeChiropractic Institute, P.C.

2nd: (TIE)GeorgiaboysBBQ Company,AND EchoBrewingCompany

BestFurnitureStore

Woodley’sFineFurniture

2nd: AmericanFurniture Warehouse

3rd: ConceptsFurniture

BestGarden/NurseryCenter

TheFlowerBinGardenCenter &Nursery

2nd: BlueRibbonFarm

3rd: Duran’sHobbyAcres Greenhouse

BestGiftShop

FrontRangeMercantile

IndoorFleaMarket

2nd: MagicFairyCandles

3rd: SnyderJewelers

BestGroceryStore

KingSoopers

2nd: Lucky’sMarket

3rd: SproutsFarmersMarket

BestGunbarrelBusiness

AveryBrewingCompany

2nd: Tod’sEspressoCafe

3rd: Snarf’s

BestHardware/

HomeImprovementStore

AceHardware

2nd -BudgetHomeCenter

3rd -HomeDepot

BestHomeDecor/

FurnishingsBusiness

LifestyleConsignments

2nd: AdornHomeandGiftGallery

3rd: TIE:ConceptsFurnitureAND Woodley’sFineFurniture

BestHygieneBusiness

PurpleDoorMarket

2nd -CraneHollowCafe

3rd -RabbitBrushGallery

BestJewelryStore

SnyderJewelers

2nd: ClassicGoldJewelers

3rd: RonRFineJewelry

BestLiquorStore

Wyatt’s WetGoods

2nd: PJ’sWine&Spirits

3rd: HoverCrossingWine andSpirits

BestLocallyOwnedStore

GreaseMonkey

2nd: TIECarpetMastersAND

BESTAC/HEATINGSERVICE

Second: WelzigHeatingandAir,1831Boston Ave.,Longmont,(303)678-5576 welzig-heating-and-air.com

Third: TwinPeaksHeatingPlumbingandElectrical,811MainSt.,Longmont (720)491-3484,northerncoloradohvac.com

BESTAC/HEATINGSERVICE and BESTPLUMBER

MandMHeating&AirConditioning

110BrownCir.,Longmont,(720)366-1512,mandmhvac.com

Notallbusinessownersagreeabouthowtorunabusiness—fromprovidingemployeetrainingtomakingtimetopayface-to-facevisitstocustomers. “Igotothecustomer’s hometosupervisethejobfrombeginningtoend,and Ithinkourcustomersreallyappreciatethat,”saysOwner,EricMeiers. To go theextramile,heevenrequirestechnicianstowearbootycoversovertheir shoeswhileworkingincustomers’homes.

WinningtheBestPlumbercategorycameassomewhatofasurprise, forMeiers.That’sbecause,whilehestartedhisbusinessin1998,heonly recentlyaddedplumbingtothelistofserviceofferings—twoyearsagotobe exact.Whetherit’saleakytoilet,backedupdrainsorthegarbagedisposalbit thedust,MandMHeating&AirConditioningtechniciansareeagertohelp withserviceandrepairs.“Togetthesetwoawardsisextremelyhumbling.I’m soproud.Thankyou,”saysOwnerEricMeiers.

BESTPLUMBER

Second: Steve’sPlumbing,2907SandpiperPl.,Longmont,(303)651-1898 stevesplumbinglongmont.com

Third: TwinPeaksHeatingPlumbingandElectrical,811MainSt.,Longmont (720)491-3484,northerncoloradohvac.com

GreaseMonkey

1230KenPrattBlvd.,(303)772-8865,greasemonkeylongmont69.com

GreaseMonkeyhasbeenknownthroughoutLongmontfortheirexcellent serviceandexpertiseonvirtuallyanymakeormodelforthepast29years.Their nationalnamemeansinstantrecognition,trainingandwellcraftedproducts, whiletheirlocalownershipmeansmanagementthatcaresabouteachandeverycustomer.

Customersknowthattheycanbringtheirvehicleinforanoilchangeand trustthatitwillbedonecorrectlyandprofessionallythefirsttime.Notonlydoes GreaseMonkeyconsistentlyhavethebestoilchangeintown,theygoabove andbeyondbyservicingbelts,brakes,filters,transmissions…preventative maintenanceservicesthatwillkeepyourcarontheroad.

Serviceatthatleveldoesn’tgounnoticed,asprovenbyRonMorrowSr.’s recent2015Operatorofthe Yearawardfromthenationalfranchise.

Second: StonumAutomotive,1116Colorado Ave.,Longmont,(303)485-9303 stonumautomotive.com

Third: Steve’sAutomotive,5102nd Ave.,Longmont,(303)682-9015 stevesautorepairlongmont.com

BESTAUTOREPAIRSHOP/SERVICE and BESTOILCHANGE

BESTBARBERSHOP Floyd’s99Barbershop

589S.HoverSt.,Suite600,Longmont,(303)485-1150 floydsbarbershop.com/longmont

SinceopeningitsfirststoreinDenverin1999,Floyd’s99Barbershop,hasbeentakingthenationbystorm.Foundedonoffering simplebarberservicesataffordableprices—withoutcompromising superiorcustomerservicefromanimated,expertstaff—it’seasyto seewhyFloyd’s99Barbershopisastandoutinthehaircareindustry.

JayPalmer,partnerofPalmerGroup,LLCandfranchiseeoffour Floyd’s99BarbershopsinNorthernColorado,says,“Withoutadoubt, thereasonwe’resuccessfulisbecauseofourcompanycultureand workenvironment. We have afairandenjoyableworkplace,andthat translatestohowwerelatetoeachotherandourcustomers.”

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

Third: DeluxeBarbersandStylingShop,459MainSt.,Longmont (303)776-0123,facebook.com/Deluxe-Barbers-and-StylingShop-146255612066247/

BESTCARPETCLEANINGSERVICE PristineCarpetCare

1011MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-2199pristinecarpetcareboco.com

OwnerDaveGerkesays,“Wearehonoredtohavebeenselected11 yearsinarow”forthisaward. We neversettleforaveragebutdemand highqualitycleaningwithresults.Ourtechsarefriendlyandinformative andtakethetimetodothejobright. We buildcustomersforlife,not justfortoday. We havebeeninbusinessforalmostfortyyearsandour foundingprincipleisstillthesame:‘100percentguaranteed,ifyouaren’t happywecomeback,ifyoustillaren’thappywerefund100percentof yourmoney.’ We alsooffer‘Guaranteeddryaswewalkoutthedoor’as oneofourcleaningoptions.”OtherservicesincludeGuaranteedodor removal,cleaningandrenewingwoodfloorsinoneday,tileandgrout, sellingandinstallingnewcarpet.

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

Third: BerthoudFloorCovering&CarpetCleaning,705Mountain Ave, Berthoud,(970)205-9062,carpetcleaningberthoud.com

BESTCAR WASH BreezeThruCar Wash

1213KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)834-8387,breezethrucarwash.com

Familyownedandoperatedsince2007,BreezeThruCar Washhas anorganizationalvisionofbeingan“excellentlyruncarwashcompany, thatpreparespeopleforthefutureandprovidesforthecommunity.”

“Wearetrulyhonoredtoreceivethisspecialrecognition.Thisaward wasearnedbyourprofessionalandfriendlyemployeeswhoattemptto createagreatcar-washingexperienceforyouduringeveryvisit.With growthplansonthedrawingboardfor2016,wearepassionateabout preparingouremployeesforrewardingcareers”saysJustinSalisbury, RegionalOperationsManager.

Second: MainStreetCar Wash,2025MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-4800

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

BESTCHIROPRACTICCLINIC and BESTMASSAGETHERAPIST and BESTCUSTOMERSERVICE

LarimoreChiropracticandMassage

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

LarimoreChiropracticandMassage,hasnowtakenhomethe Times-CallReaders’ Choice“BestChiropracticClinic” Awardeighttimes,the“BestMassageTherapist” Awardthreetimes,andforthefirsttime“BestCustomerService” Award..obviously, they’vedonesomethingrightovertheirnearly20yearsofservice!“Itisexceptional customerserviceandourstaffwhogoaboveandbeyondwitheverypatient,every time,”saysDr.MichaelLarimore,ownerandcertifiedspinaltraumaandsports/auto relatedinjurychiropracticspecialist.

Withflexiblehoursandavarietyofservices,patientscanexpecttheverybestwith eachandeveryvisit.“Westaywith...currenttechniquesandtreatmentoptions,which helpsusdeliverbetteroutcome-basedcare,”Dr.Larimoresays.

Someofthecutting-edgeservicesLarimoreChiropracticandMassageprovides include:decompressiontherapy,IVcoldlasertherapy,certifiedtherapeuticmassage, advancedmusclereleasetechniques,experiencedchiropractictreatmentandnutritionalinstruction.And,theyoffermassageservicesfromdeeptissue sportsmassagetotrigger-pointtherapyperformedbyaccreditedandcertifiedtherapists.

BESTCHIROPRACTICCLINIC

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

Third: CafeofLifeLongmont,1325DryCreekDr.,#307 Longmont,(303)827-3541 longmontchiropractorsmassage.com

BESTMASSAGETHERAPIST

Second: BloomingMassage-DaynaOrton 1260S.HoverSt.,Ste.D,Longmont (303)827-5101,BloomingMassage.com

Third: Be WellBodyworks,630CoffmanSt.,Ste.B Longmont,(303)652-3533,bewellbody.com

BESTCUSTOMERSERVICE

Second: WrightKingdomRealEstate 2101KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont (303)776-3344,wkre.com

Third: GoodEatsGrill,1114FrancisSt.,Longmont (303)776-2450

BESTDANCE/GYMNASTICSTUDIOandBESTDAYCAMP ProductionCompanyDanceCentre

1401KenPrattBlvd.,Ste.1,Longmont,(303)682-8842,productioncompanydance.com

Besideslearninghowtoperfecttheirpirouettesandpliés,dancers whopracticeatProductionCompanyDanceCentrelearnmorethanafew dancesteps.Theseyoungdancersalsolearntheimportanceofsharing theirfancyfootworkoutsideofthewallsofthestudio.Fromimpromptu flashmobstoperformingatnursinghomes,thedancerslikegivingback tocommunity.

OwnerStephanieOdenbachsaidit’salwaysbeenherdreamtoinstilla lovefortheartsinotherpeople.That’swhysheregularlyencouragesher dancerstosharetheirgiftsandtalentswiththecommunity.Andmanyof thekidswhowalkintoherstudiotellherit’stheirsecondhome—aplace theylookforwardtoafterschool’soutfortheday.ThrilledtowinBest DanceStudioandBestDayCamp,Odenbachexpressedfeelingsofgratitudetohavewonbothcategories.“Someofourcompetitorshavebeenin businessfor20or30years,soI’mverygratefulfortheaward,”shesays.

Second: AirborneGymnastics&Dance,1816Boston Ave.,Longmont,(303)651-1456,airbornegym.com

Third: DanceDimensions,638MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-3750,dancedimensions.net

BESTDENTIST FoxCreekFamilyDental

1610PaceSt.Longmont,(303)622-5399

Whetherit’stimeforaregularcleaningoracrown,findingtimeforadentalappointmentisnoproblemforpatientsatFoxCreekFamilyDental.The staffknowhowbusyyouare–that’swhythey’reopenuntil7p.m.Monday throughThursday.Dr.Koenigsaysconvenienthoursandappointmentblocks forfamiliesareabigdrawbecausethatmeanspeoplewon’thavetomiss workorschoolforadentalappointment.

“Weappreciatetheawardandarehumbledbythereaderswhonominatedus. We lookforwardtocontinuallygivinggreatcareandservicetoour patients,”saysDr.Koenig.

Second: Dr. RyanBond-BondFamily&ImplantDentistry,1361FrancisSt.,Ste.202 Longmont,(303)351-5952,ryanbonddmd.com

Third: SmileDesignersFamilyandCosmeticDentistry,1246N.MainSt.,Longmont (303)678-7800,smiledesignersteam.com

BESTDERMATOLOGYPROVIDER DermatologyCenteroftheRockies

1551ProfessionalLn.,#135,Longmont,(303)532-2810 dermatologyoftherockies.com

Everthinkabouthavingthatmolecheckedbyadermatologist?Ormaybeit’stimetotackleadultoradolescentacne. Eitherway,youcanstartlovingyourskinagain.AtDermatology CenteroftheRockies,theyworkhardtoeducatepatients,listentotheirquestionswhilestrivingtocreatesatisfyingresults. Patientsconsistentlyremarkthat“thedoctorspersonalizethe careandthattheyfeelheard,”saysOfficeManager,Jamie Quisumbing.

Whetherit’saskinexamoracosmeticprocedurelikeBotox,chemicalpeelsormicrodermabrasion,DermatologyCenteroftheRockiesoffersawiderangeofmedicalandcosmetic procedures.

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

Third: TwinPeaksDermatology, 205S.MainSt.,#E,Longmont (303)485-8913,twinpeaksdermatology.com

BESTDETAIL / PAINTREPAIR PerfectionAutoBody&Glass

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

PerfectionAutoBody&Glassexpectsexactlywhat,theirnameimplies oftheirI-CarandASEcertifiedtechnicians—perfection.Theirgoalisto getyourcarortrucktoitspre-damageconditionorevenbetter.Since 1978,nojobhasbeentoobigortoosmallfortheseexperiencedtechnicianstohandle.

Inadditiontocollisionrepair,theyalsodoameancustompaintjob. Youmightjustbereadyforachangeincolor,butevenifit’smuchmore thanthat,theyhavetheexpertisetoguideyouandfinishthejobtothe lastdetail.

WhateverthereasonbehindatriptoPerfection,customerscanexpectnothinglessthantheutmostinprofessionalism—theproofoftheir commitmenttoqualityisinthefacesandtestimonialsoftheirmanysatisfiedcustomers.

Second: Jack’sOneStop,130S.MainSt.,#B,Longmont (720)652-0124,jacksonestop.com

Third: ABRAAutoBody&Glass,1840Boston Ave.,Longmont (303)485-9412abraauto.com

BESTDRYCLEANER FrancisCleaners

1152FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)651-9070,franciscleaners.com

PhilLeigh,andhiswife,Ihn,haveownedandoperatedFrancisCleanerssincethecoupleboughtthedrycleaningbusinessin1999.Customerstrust them,inlargepart,becausetheLeighstakepersonalinterestinassuringeachgarmentistreatedwell.“Idospotting,Irunthemachines,”PhilLeigh says.“Eachandeverypieceiscaredforwell.”Theywillalsomakeexpertalterations,ensuringapersonalizedfitcustomersarelookingfor.

FrancisCleanersnotonlycaresforyourclothing,theycarefortheenvironmentaslobyusingenvironmentallyfriendly,non-toxicsolventswhenthey cleangarmentseachday.“That’sabigbenefitforcustomers,”Leighsays.“Also,notoxicwasteisgenerated.”

Second: ArtCleaners,1631PaceSt.,Longmont,(303)684-8585,artcleaners.com

BESTEYECARE

Eagle Vision&EyeClinic

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

ThedoctorsandstaffatEagleVision&EyeClinicare thankfultoreceivethisaward.

Drs.Blackwood,Forrest,Wray,Gabriel,and Pottertaketimetolisten,conductthorougheyeexaminations,anddevelopsolutionsforeachunique need.

Alongwithannualeyeexams,theyprovideurgentcareforeyeproblems,suchasforeignbody removalandinfections.Theyalsomanagechronic conditions,suchasglaucoma,maculardegeneration,anddryeye.Theyofferpre-andpost-operative careforrefractive(LASIK)andcataractsurgery.In addition,theyfitspecialtycontactlensesandprovidevisiontherapy.

EagleVision&EyeCliniccarriesstylisheyeglassesandsunglasses,andexpertlyensuresproperfit, materials,andlenses.

TheAmericanOptometricAssociationrecommendsababy’sfirstcomprehensiveeyeexaminationbeat6months—soit’snottooearlytomake anappointment!Theylookforwardtocontinuingto providequalityeyecareforyouandyourfamily.

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

Third: FrontRangeEyePhysicians,205S.MainSt.,Ste.D Longmont,303-772-3611 longmonteyecarevisioncenter.com

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BEST FAMILYOUTING

CrackpotsPotteryStudio&More

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

Whenitcomesto findingfunthateveryoneinyourfamily canagreeupon, Crackpotsisthe placetogo.Everyonecanchoosethe projecttheywantto do,frompottery paintingtoglassfusingandmosaics. TheCrackpotsstaff isalwaysreadyto lendahelpinghand andteachnewand creativetechniques throughgroupclasses.

“Wemakeiteasy. Youmakeitspecial,”istheirmotto.“Parentsoftentellusthattheylove theconversationstheyhavewiththeirkidsatCrackpots.

“Itmakesushappytoknowthatweprovideanenvironmentwherepeoplecanspend qualitytimetogethercreatingspecialmemories.It’sasortoffamilytherapy.Thefinished masterpieceisakeepsakethathasevenmoremeaningbecauseoftheexperiencebehind it,”saysowner TamarHendricks.

Second: DizzyFamilyFunCenter,455 WeaverParkRd.,#100,Longmont,(303)834-9067,dizzycolorado.com

Third: LongmontMuseumandCulturalCenter,400QuailRd,Longmont,(303)651-8374 longmontcolorado.gov/museum

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Freshhigh-gradeseafood with Japaneseambiance.

2065Main St., Longmont (303)485-1055

www.asushihana.com

BESTFINANCIALINSTITUTION and BESTMORTGAGEPROVIDER

ElevationsCreditUnion

LongmontLocations:77721st Ave.,(303)772-7776//South-1444E.3rd Ave.,(303)772-7776//St.VrainCentre,1079S.Hover,Ste.100,(303)443-4672//elevationscu.com

Itmatterswhereyourmoneygoesandwhereitstays.AtElevationsCredit Union,yourmoneystaysrighthere.Thismember-owned,not-for-profitserves Colorado’sFrontRangewiththepurposeofprovidingsolutionsforabetterlife.

Memberswillfindabroadportfoliooffinancialproductsandservicesat11 locationsplusnationwideshared ATMsandbranches.

PeoplealreadytrustElevationswiththeirmoney,soit’sonlyfittingthey wouldtrustthemwithoneofthemostimportantinvestmentsthey’llevermake: theirhome.ElevationsistheNo.1mortgagelenderinBoulderCounty.Itslocalmortgageteamusesaholisticlendingapproachanddeliverspersonalized servicetohelpmembersachievehomeownership.

BecauseElevationsisrootedinthecommunity,itemphasizesgivingback. Since2010,theElevationsFoundationhasgivenover$1millioninscholarships,communitygrantsandemergencyassistance.Elevationsalsoprovides complimentaryeducationalseminars,communityeventsupport,volunteertime offforallemployees,andmore.

BESTFINANCIALINSTITUTION

Second: PremierMembersFederalCreditUnion-LongmontLocations:2142N.MainSt. // 600S.AirportRd.//1-800-468-0634

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

BESTMORTGAGEPROVIDER

Second: SupremeLendingKunselman Team,385MainSt.,Ste.201,Longmont (303)578-2468or(720)420-1514,thekunselmanteam.com

Third: TIE:PeoplesMortgage,825Delaware Ave#100,Longmont,(303)776-6207 AND WellsFargo-InLongmont:635CoffmanSt.,(303)682-2068// 1050 KenPrattBlvd.,(303)485-8630//wellsfargo.com

BESTFUNERALHOMESERVICEPROVIDER AhlbergFuneralChapelandCrematory

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

TheAhlbergfamilyhasbeenprovidingtheLongmontcommunitywithavitalserviceformorethan50years.Sensitivetothefactthatfuneralarrangementsareadelicatematter,theystrivetomaketheexperienceassmoothaspossible.

Whenaskedabouthisfamily’scorevalueswithregardtothebusiness, TorreAhlberg,CommunicationsDirector,said,“Treatingpeopletherightway— withrespect.”Heandtherestofthestaffunderstandtheirclientsaregoingthroughadifficulttime.Theirgoal,inhiswords,isto“relievethatburdenfrom themandallowthemtocelebratelife.”

AhlbergFuneralChapelandCrematorycanassistwithallarrangements,includingselectionofthecasketorcremationurn,burialarrangements,the memorialservice,flowersandeventhepresider.Futureplanningisalsoavailable.

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

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

BESTGYMNASTICS/TUMBLINGINSTRUCTION

AirborneGymnastics&Dance

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

PerhapsthereasonforAirborneGymnastics&Dance’scontinuedpopularityisthevarietyoftheirofferings.Theirgymnasticsprogram hassomethingforeveryageandability,includingadults.For25yearstheirphilosophyofsuccesshasbeensimple—makeitworkforeveryone.“MygoalistoservetheentireLongmont community,notjustthegiftedfewathleteswho cancompeteatthenationallevel,”saysowner, Pam Turner.“Ourgymnasticsprogramhasa largeeducationalcomponent-mostofourstudentsdon’thavecompetitiveaspirations.”

Theydohavecompetitiveteams,though—fourathletesjustreturnedfromtheJuniorOlympic NationalChampionships,placingthehighestofanyColoradoclub.

Airbornehasalsodevelopedseparateareasoffocus,whichallowsstudentstoeasilyconcentratespecificallyontheirinterest.Thedanceprogramisgearedtowarddevelopment,not“Dance Moms”stylecompetition.

Second: ProductionCompanyDanceCentre,1401KenPrattBlvd.,Ste.1,Longmont,(303)682-8842 productioncompanydance.com

Third: DanceDimensions,638MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-3750,dancedimensions.net

BESTHAIRSALON StudioBoom

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

Busyisgood.JustaskBrandiAbernathy,coownerofStudioBoomsalon.Whencustomers you’vehadforallofyour12yearskeepcoming backandnewonescomeinallthetime,thatis definitelyagoodkindofbusy.

StudioBoomcaterstoalloftheirclientsby offeringthebestinstylingproducts,airbrush tanning,lashextensions,skincareandnails. Butservicesarejustservicesiftheloveofthe jobisn’tthere.Aclose-knitanddedicatedfamilyofstylistsistherootofwhatmakesStudio Boombuzz.“Ouramazing,amazingstylists worksohard.Theyareconstantlyattending classes,learningandteachingeachotherto keepusontopofourgame,”Brandisays.“I thinkourcustomersfeelthe“togetherness”in ourteam,anditfeelsgood.”

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

Third: CocoMichelleSalon&Spa,717EmerySt. Longmont,(303)485-5700,cocomichelle.com

BESTHANDYMAN

RayComeau,RayTheHandyman

(303)995-0730,raythehandyman.com

ThisisRay’s17thyearinbusiness;hethankshiscustomersforvotingforhim.Hebuiltandrunshisownwebsite,nowlinkedtoFacebook, “sothecustomerhasanideaofwhoIamandwhatwehavedoneon pastjobs.Ikeepmyworkcalendarontheresopeoplecanseehowfar wearebookedandifourschedulewillworkfortheirschedule.Communicationwiththecustomerissoimportant…”Raysaysthatshowingup forquotesontime,andonthedateandtimetheworkisscheduledand notchangingpricesarekeytohissuccess.SonAndrewhasjoinedhim inthebusinessandwife Wandahandlestheofficework.

Second: TIE-RockyMountainHandyman2659BeechCir.,Longmont (303)842-8024,rockymountainhandymanllc.comANDWilliamLedesma

BESTMEDICAL/HEALTH FACILITY

UCHealthLongmontClinic

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

AsoneofthefirstmedicalclinicsofitskindinthestateofColorado, UCHealthLongmontClinichasarichhistoryofcaringforgenerationsof familiesinLongmontandtheSt.Vrain Valley.

The110-yeartraditionthatbeganwithdoctorspracticingmedicine inahorsedrawncarriagehasevolvedtoservingthecommunitywiththe mostadvancedmedicalspecialistsandsurgeons.In2015,theclinic begananewchapterinitshistoryasUCHealthLongmontClinic–openingnewdoorstoavastnetworkofspecialists,researchersandpioneers inmedicine.

Whilethenameisslightlydifferent,theclinic’slegacyofoutstanding care,compassionandcommitmenttothecommunitywillneverchange, saidDeborahChandler,theCEOofUCHealth’sColoradoHealthMedical Group.“Itiscertainlyanhonortoberecognizedbythecommunityas thebesthealth/medicalfacilityforthethirdconsecutiveyear.Thishonor isatestamenttothecommitmentofourphysicians,nursesandstaffto provideextraordinarycaretoeverypatient,everyday,”Chandlersaid.

Second: LongmontUnitedHospital, 1950MountainView Avenue,Longmont luhcares.org

Third: LifeCareCenterofLongmont,2451PrattSt,Longmont,(303)776-5000 lifecarecenteroflongmont.com

BESTHEARINGAIDCENTER

HearingRehabCenter

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

“HearingRehabCenter(HRC)isafamilyowned,hearingrehabilitationcenter,”explainsDr.JamieGilgren.Gilgrenisoneoftheboardcertified audiologistsonstaff,andabigpartofwhatdistinguishesHearingRehabCenter.It’srare,butDr.Gilgrencouldn’tseehavingitanyotherway.It’sjust onemorewaytotakebettercareofpeopleandthatisthemotivationatHRC.“Ourmissionistohelppeoplehearbetter,”sheexplains.

HRChasbeendedicatedtohelpingColoradohearbetterfor20yearsnow.Theyofferawiderangeofservices,workingwithallhearingaid manufacturersandfocusingonthehardwareaswellaseducation,bothforclientsandfamilymembers.Becausehearinglossisinvisible,helping clientsandtheirfamiliesbetterunderstandtheobstaclesandavailablesolutionsisimportant.

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

Third: ColoradoHearing, TinnitusandBalance,2030 W. MountainView Ave.,Ste.500,Longmont,(303)776-7770,coloradohearingcenter.com

BESTHOLISTICCARE/WELLNESSCENTER

TheChineseMedicineClinic

385MainSt.,UnitD,Longmont,(303)834-9188,thechinesemedicineclinic.com

Holisticwellnessworkstocreateharmonywithinourphysical,mentalandspiritualselves.TheChineseMedicineClinicisafull-spectrum,total bodyacupunctureandChinesemedicinecenter.“WeuseacombinationofeverythingundertraditionalChinesemedicine,”explainsChristine Dominick,founder.“Thiscanincludeacombinationofacupuncture,Chineseherbalformulas,firecupping,Chinesenutritionaltherapy,medicalQigongandQigong.”Whileacupunctureistheprimaryfocus,thenatureofthediagnosisdetermineswhichtherapiesareused.Patientsalsolearnnew practicestoimprovetheirqualityoflife.“Providingeducationalresourcestoourclientsisahugefocusforus,”Dominicksays.“Wehelppatientsunderstandwhyhealthimbalancesoccurandwhatcanbedoneproactivelytopreserveandprotecttheirhealth.Ourclientsgetreal,actionabletools.”

Second: BloomingMassage,LongmontLocations:1260S.HoverSt.,Ste.D//42121st Ave.,Ste.#213//(303)827-5101or(720)526-4213,bloomingmassage.com

Third: GoodLifeAcupunctureand WellnessCenter,1551ProfessionalLn.,Ste.180,Longmont,(303)772-0598,goodlifelongmont.com

BESTINSURANCEAGENT TIE:

WesParker—StateFarmInsurance

603KimbarkSt,Longmont,(303)772-6467,agentwesparker.com

WesParker,nativeofLongmont,ishonoredtoberecognizedasaReadersChoiceInsuranceAgentfor2016. Wesalways knewhewantedtoopenanagencyinhishometownandbeapartofthegreatcommunityhegrewupin.

AsaLongmontStateFarmAgencyowner, Wesprovidesinsuranceandfinancialservicestohelppeoplemanagethe riskofeverydaylife,recoverfromtheunexpectedandrealizetheirfinancialgoals.Heandhisteampridethemselveson providingremarkablecustomerservice.

Wessayshebelievesthegreatestbenefitheprovidesisaconsistentreviewofinsurancecoverage.Thispersonalized reviewhelpscustomizeinsuranceplansinawaythatprotectcustomersandprovidethebestinsuranceatareasonable premium.Stopbyandexperiencehowhometownservicefromanindustryleadercanbenefityou.

ANDJenniferParis—StateFarmInsurance

1325DryCreekDr.,Ste.104,Longmont,(303)772-2969,jenniferparis.com

WhatmakesaninsuranceagentTheBest?“Wetreatourpolicyholderslikefamily,”saysJenniferParis,StateFarmInsuranceagent.“We’realwayslookingoutfortheirbestinterest.”JenniferParis’officeemploysastaffofseven.“Igetalittle teary-eyedwhenItalkaboutmyteam.Eachisverydedicated;Icouldn’thaveabetterbunchofpeoplerepresenting ouroffice. We aresohonoredbytherecognition. We hadn’t evenaskedforpeopletovoteforus,sothiswasaverynice surprise.”CommentingonhertieforBestInsuranceAgentwithanotherStateFarmagent,Parislaughsandsays,“Wes isagoodcolleagueofmine.ItjustprovesthatStateFarmInsurancehiresthebest;someofmybestfriendsworkatState Farm!”

Second: JoeMejia—StateFarmInsurance,100817th Ave,Longmont,(303)772-8335,joemejia.com

BESTINSURANCECOMPANY

StateFarmInsurance

1-800-981-2875,statefarm.com

Startedin1922,StateFarmInsurancehasbeentheNo.1auto insurerinAmericaformorethan 70years.Locally,eightStateFarm agentsinLongmonthelpfamilies andindividualsnavigatetheirinsuranceneeds.Themissionofall StateFarmagentsistohelppeople manageliferiskandtheunexpectedevents,sothattheycanachieve theirdreams.AndStateFarm agentsarededicatedtohelping peoplewhenevertheneedarises. Theyareavailable24/7withthe helpofanexcellentcustomer-care center.Freequotesareavailable anytimeonline,aswell.

Second: Farmer’s Insurance farmersinsurance.com

Third: AllstateInsurance allstate.com

BESTINVESTMENTSERVICES

HattigFinancial

710 TenacityDr.,#101,Longmont,(303)772-6324,hattigfinancial.com

HattigFinancialCompanyisaLongmontbasedwealthmanagementfirmwhowants tosaythankyoutoacommunitythatnominatedthemforthisaward.Thefirmstrives forthehighestqualityclientrelationship whilepartneringwithsomeofthepremier companiesinthefinancialindustry.Establishedin1977,HattigFinancialhasremainedrootedinthecommunity.JoshHattigbecamepresidentin2002andhas continuedtodeveloprelationshipsandretirementincomeplansforhisclients.Relationshipandadeepunderstandingofhis clients’goals,hopes,dreamsandconcerns,arekeysthathelpthecompanydevelopasolidfoundationfor theirclients.Hattigoffersobjectivitytoclients,somethingthathelpseachclientmakebetterfinancialdecisions.Thecompanytakesprideinworkingindividuallywitheachclient-andtogethertheycreateaunique financialplanforeachclient.

SecuritiesandinvestmentadvisoryservicesareofferedthroughPlanMemberSecuritiesCorporation, memberSIPC.HattigFinancialCorporationandPlanMemberSecuritiesCorporationareindependently ownedandoperatedcompanies.

Second: DaveSchreiber-EdwardJones,1325DryCreekDr.#200,Longmont,(303)776-9839,edwardjones.com/dave-schreiber

Third: OliverFinancialGroup,1729 TerrySt.,Longmont,(303)485-7509,oliverfinancialgroup.com

BESTLANDSCAPECOMPANY Ward’sLawnService

3690StagecoachRd.,Longmont,(303)684-9484,wardslawn.com

Wellmaintainedlandscapingspeaksvolumesforyour homeorbusiness.Forahandinyourback(orfront)yard, yourbusinessoryourcommercialcomplex, Ward’sLawn Servicehasthetools,theexpertiseandtherightpeopleto getthejobdone. Ward’shasgrownexponentiallysincethey cuttheirfirstbladeofgrass17yearsago,andparticularly overthelast4years,butthebusinessretainsa“smallcompany”workethic.Theyworkwiththesamelevelofcare regardlessofthesizeofthejob.

SafetymanagerDebGosssays,“Wehavehadaloyal customerbasesince1999.Eventhoughadvertisingisa plus,webelievewordofmouthandcustomerreferralsare ourbestnewaccountgenerator.Ourstaffknowsthepropertiesweserviceintimately,whichresultsinourabilityto performservicesefficiently.”

Second: All-ProLawnsInc.,303-776-7632,allprolawnsinc.com

Third: GreenGuys,Inc.,1630Calkins Ave.,Longmont (303)775-7412,trustgreenguys.com

BESTLOCALOUTDOOREVENT RhythmontheRiver

Roger’s Grove,HoverSt.andBoston Ave.,Longmont,(303)776-6050 longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/rhythm-on-the-river

At21yearsstrongandaconsistentwinnerofthisaward,it’sobviousthat Longmontlovesthisfestival.Butthatdoesn’tmeanthingscan’tchange—look forashakeupatthisyear’s RhythmontheRiver.Firstup?Thetiming.Thewhole shebangismovingtoeveninghours.Theeventsyou’vealwayslovedwillnow glowinthedark,includingthe5Krun.Thegoaloftheeventhasn’tchanged either.

“Celebratingthearts,entertainmentandenvironmentistheevent’smission, whilehavingagreattime!”saysSueJacobson,theeventdirectorforRhythmon theRiver.Thisyear’s eventtakesplaceJuly8-9inRoger’s Groveandasalways, peoplecanexpectthebestinfood,aswellasconcertsandfamilyfriendlyactivities.Newthisyear:a“craftandsip”areainthebeergardenforthosewhowant togettheirhandsalittledirtywhilesippingonsuds.

EveryonehastheirfavoritepartofRhythmontheRiver.AsforSue?Sheloves seeingthecommunityhavingagoodtimewhilelearningaboutconservation.

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

Third: HopsandHandrails,RooseveltPark,700LongsPeak Ave.,Longmont

BESTMARTIALARTSSTUDIO

Amerikick

195S.MainSt.,#13,Longmont,720-939-7070,amerikicklongmont.com

WhenAmerikickOwner,Michael Wax,isn’tteachingkidsaboutproperformwiththeirsidekicks,chopsandtornadokicks,he’souttraveling tothecompetitioncircuits.Winneroftwoworldcompetitions,heobviouslybringsacertainlydepthofskillsforhisunderlingstoaspireto. Wax alsoprovidessummercampsthathelpstudentssharpenotherskills. Thetwomostpopularcamps—an8-weekmartialartscampand5-day moviecampwherestudentsbecomefilmakers,asifthey’relivingthelife ofmoviestarslikethe“KarateKid,”himself.“Ilovetoseethechangein ourstudents,bothphysicallyandmentally,”says Wax,whoexpressed thankstoreadersforthisaward.

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

Third: DarkHorseBrazilianJiu-Jitsu,721MainSt,Longmont,(303)335-0340 bjjdarkhorse.com

June

Friday June 3 StrangebyrdS

Saturday June 4 Many MountainS

Friday June 10 earth and Sky

Saturday June 11 the FarMer SiSterS

Friday June 17 FoxFeather

Saturday June 18 Cat Jerky

Friday June 24 Julian PeterSon

Saturday June 25 Johanna Winkel

BESTMOVINGCOMPANY TaylorMovingandStorage

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

Forcloseto20years,thislocallyowned movingcompanyhaswonaccoladesall overtheFrontRange.Acommitmentto serviceliketheirsdoesn’tgounnoticed— theylivetotakethestressoutofyourmove. Whetheryouneedtrucksandsuppliesfora Do-It-Yourselfjob,oryouwantthefullservicedoor-to-doortreatment, TaylorMoving andStorageisthereforeverystep.

Supposeyouhavealayoverbetween homes— TaylorMovingalsooffersa 15,000-square-footclimate-controlled, ADT-securedstoragefacilityforitsloyal Longmontcustomers.Withdeepconsiderationfortheenvironment,theyrecentlyupgradedtolower-emissiontrucks.Theyalso recyclepackingmaterialsandreuseboxes wheneverpossible.

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

Third: TwoMenanda Truck,(303)500-5004 twomenandatruckboulder.com

BESTNEWBUSINESS WibbyBrewing

209EmerySt.,Longmont,(303)776-4594 wibbybrewing.com

BeforecustomersatWibbyBrewingsipped sudsandlistenedtolocalbandsontheweekends,the8300squarefootspacewashome totheButterball Turkey TruckMaintenance Facility.Now,insteadofloudsoundscoming frompowertoolsgrindingawayatdieselengines,laughterandmusicechowithinthese walls.ThebreweryopeneditsdoorslastSeptember—thankstoasuccessfulbusinessdeal orchestratedbyowners TedRiskand Ryan Wibby,whoexpressedtheirappreciationto TheCityofLongmont,theLongmontDowntownDevelopmentAuthority,andreaders,of course.WhythedynamicduochoseLongmonttofulfilltheirbrewingdreamisanyone’s guess.Butwhenit’sright,it’sright.“Itjustfelt likesomethingspecialwashappeninghere,” saysRisk.

Second: TheRoost,526MainSt.,Longmont (303)622-5021,theroostlongmont.com

Third: Wyatt’s WetGoods,1250S.HoverRd. Longmont,(303)485-9463 wyattswetgoods.com

MohammadKarbassi,M.D.Dale S. Johnson,M.D.SaraS.Heffler,O.D.

BESTPETBOARDINGSERVICE and BESTPETDAYCARE and BESTPETGROOMER

HappyHoundsDogCareCenter

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

Fivetimeawardwinners,HappyHoundsDogCareCenterhashappilyservedLongmont’sbestfriends since2008,offeringboarding,daycare,andprofessionalgroomingintheirdeluxefacility.Theteamisneverfaraway,providinginteractionandsupervisionoverplaytimes.Boardingisavailableinalimitednumberofsuitesorcrates,andonsiteovernightsupervisionisincluded,soyourdoggiewillneverbelonely.

Inthedaycare,adultpoochesgetthechancetoenhancetheirexistingsocialskillsandpuppieslearn aboutdog-to-doggreetings,appropriatevs.inappropriateplay,andhowtointeractwithotherdogsand multiplestaffmembers.

Professionalgroomingservicesaretheequivalentofthebestsalonintown!Servicesfromearcleaning andnailtrimmingtofullbaths,de-sheddingtreatmentsandprofessionalhaircutsmakeeventhedirtiest doggleam.

Owners,BrianandOliviaNeill,aredogloversatheartandhavesparednothingincreatingthearea’s bestdogcarecenter.“Ourcustomersappreciatethepersonalsideofwhatwedo,”saysOlivia.“Ourstaff membersgotheextramile,doingsmallthingsthatshowrealcareforboththedogsandtheirowners.It’s atruehonortousthatourcustomerswouldtakethetimetovoteforusfiveyearsinarow.Thisyearis particularlyspecialtousbecausewealsowoninthegroomingcategory!

BESTBOARDING

Second: LongsPeakAnimal Hospital P.C. 9727UteHwy,Longmont (303)776-6666 longspeakah.com

Third: UptownDog 1120 Delaware Ave. Longmont,(720)684-4959 uptown-dog.com

BESTPETDAYCARE

Second: UptownDog 1120Delaware Ave. Longmont,(720)684-4959 uptown-dog.com

Third: Paws2Groom 800S. HoverSt.,Longmont (303)776-4503 longmontgrooming.com

BESTPETGROOMER

Second: Paws2Groom 800S.HoverSt.,Longmont (303)776-4503 longmontgrooming.com

Third: BarkMeBeautiful 1122FrancisSt.,Longmont (303)776-0332 barkmebeautiful.com

BESTPHYSICALTHERAPYCARE

AlpinePhysicalTherapy

1310BakerSt.,Longmont,(303)772-2255 alpinephysicaltherapylongmont.com

AlpinePhysicalTherapyhasprovidedphysicaltherapycareinLongmontforover40years.Specialized, licensedmanualtherapyformostorthopedicissuesisAlpine’sspecialty. Alpinecontinuestoinvestintherapy improvementsandnowoffersdryneedling,pilatesandGrastontechniques. AccordingtoownerKathyPhilipp, “Providingthehighestqualityserviceis veryimportanttous. We aresohappy tobevotedbestphysicaltherapycare forasecondyear. We strivetoworkat thehighestleveleveryyear.Gettingour patientsbacktoactivestatusisour mostimportantreward.”

Second: AltitudePhysicalTherapy andSportsMedicine 275S.MainSt.,Longmont (303)776-3800 altitudephysicaltherapy.com

Third: LifeCareCenterofLongmont 2451 PrattSt.,Longmont, (303)776-5000 lifecarecenteroflongmont.com

BESTPLACETOWORKOUT FoxCreekFitness

195S.MainSt.,#13,Longmont,(303)746-6182,foxcreekfitness.com

ChrisLawrence,ownerofFoxCreekFitnesssayshewantstomakesurehiscustomersneverfeelliketheygetlostinthecrowd—somethingthateasilyhappens inagymenvironment.That’swhyheinvitesmemberstogetactiveoutsidethe workoutstudio.Whetherhechaperonesagrouphikeortheyspendadayonthe lakewithascullingteam,Lawrenceknowshowtopersonalizetheworkoutexperience. WatchingpeopletransformisthebestpartforLawrence.“Themost rewardingpart,iswhenpeoplefeelliketheyhavenoathleticismandcannotdo asinglepush-up,toknockingout10push-upsafterseveralmonthsoftraining.”

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

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

BESTREALESTATEAGENT

JoshHunter—MetroBrokers

6005th Ave.,Longmont,(720)495-5924,josh-hunter.com

Inrealestate,knowingthecommunityiscrucial.Soit’snosurpriseJoshHunter,bornandraisedinLongmont,wasagainvotedthebestrealestate agentinLongmont.Joshprideshissuccessonhishonestyandconfidentiality,andanticipatinghisclients’goalsandneeds.

“MyclientscanseethatIlovewhatIdo,eachsituationissospecialandunique,”saidHunter.“OneofmyfavoritethingsaboutLongmontishow closeofacommunityweare,strongbusinessrelationshipsthriveonafirmfoundationoftrust,andtrustisimportantwhendealingwithsomethingas crucialashousing.”

JoshHunteristheEmployingBrokerandOwnerofSt.VrainRealty,LLCwhereheworksinpartnerwithMelanieBimson,alicensedbrokerassociate.

Second: CraigCowley—WrightKingdom,2101KenPrattBlvd.,Ste.100,Longmon,(303)589-4009,craigcowley.com

Third: PatKahler—RE/MAXAlliance,5124th Ave.,#101,Longmont,(303)589-5752,patkahler.com

BESTRETIREMENT/ELDERCARE/ ASSISTEDLIVING

LifeCareCenterofLongmont

2451PrattSt.,Longmont,(303)776-5000 lcca.com/72

Whenthetimecomestofindanalternatelivingarrangementforyouraging lovedone,it’sneveraneasydecision. Whetherafamilyneedsshorttermrehabservicesorlongtermcare,AdmissionsDirector,JoleenMcGee,saysthe residentswhostayatLifeCareCenterof Longmontfeellikeit’stheirhomeaway fromhome.McGeeattributestheirsuccesstodedicatedstaffwhoworkwelltogetherandknowhowtocreateahomey environmentforresidents.

“It’saverylovingandcompassionateatmosphere. We treateachperson likeourownfamilymember,andwegive hugs,”saysMcGee.

Second: HoverManorSeniorLivingCommunity 1401ElmhurstDr.,Longmont (303)772-9292,hovercommunity.org

Third: AtriaSeniorLiving,23109th Ave. Longmont,(303)957-0893 atriaseniorliving.com

BESTSCHOOL LongmontEstates ElementarySchool

1601NorthwesternRd.,Longmont (720)652-8101,lees.svvsd.org

Whosaidschoolhadtobefun?The teachersatLongmontEstates,that’swho. Whetherthey’reteachingtotstoprogram b-bots(robots)orencouragingstudents tosolveworldproblems—likeremovingplastictrashfromouroceans,these teacherswantlearningtobemorefunfor students.Butnotallstudentslearninthe sameway—andsomekidsfacecertain challenges.Principal TraciHaleyrecognizesthatherteachingstaffengagewith kidsinwaysthathelpsparkthestudent’s learningprocess,nomatterwhat.“It’s veryhumblingtoberecognizedfordoing whatwedoatLongmontEstatesElementary.Becausewe’rejustdoingwhatwe lovetodo,teach,”saysHaley.

Second: TwinPeaksCharterAcademy 340S.SunsetSt.,Longmont (303)772-7286

twinpeakscharter.org

Third: JourneyLanguageCenter 706 KimbarkSt.,Longmont (303)827-5965

journeylanguagecenter.com

BESTSKINCARE FACILITY and BESTSPA

aRejuvenationMedSpa

235017th Ave.Ste.202,Longmont,(303)485-9063,arejuvenationspa.com

Longmontislookingalotmorerefreshedthesedays,thankstotheclinicalskincareandlasertreatmentspa,aRejuvenationMedSpa.

Customersentertheinvitingspaceandleaveitpleasedandrejuvenated—bodyandsoul.Whether youarelookingtoremoveunwantedhairortreatavarietyofskinconditions,aRejuvenationMedSpais theplace.Staffcaresforskininaclinicalmannerwhileprovidingtreatmentsinacalm,relaxingenvironment.aRejuvenationusesthelatesttechnologies,safetytestedandproventodeliverthebestresults. OwnerJeanMcBridesays,“Wedon’tjustchangepeopleontheoutside,wechangethemonthe insideaswell. We workhardatourcraftandreallycareaboutourclientsonapersonallevel. We are humbledandhonoredtobechosenasthebestsixyearsinarow. We areoverwhelmedwithgratitude.”

Second: SunflowerSpa,1715IronhorseDr.,Ste.150,Longmont,(303)485-1390,everyoneblooms.com

Third: InspireSalonandSpa,512MainSt.,Longmont,(303)776-7311,inspiresalonsandspas.com

BESTPLACETOHIKE,JOGORBIKE

McIntoshLake

It’sabeautiful Coloradoafternoon andyouwanttoget outside. Youdon’t wanttogotoofar,but youwanttoseethe mountains. Youwant some“wildspace” buttheoptiontobring asnackandlayout onthegrasssounds reallytempting.Or maybeyouwantto bike,orcanoe,or fish. YoucandoallofthosethingsandmoreatMcIntoshLake.It’snorealwonderthatithasbeenvoted Longmont’sBestSpottoJog,Bike, WalkorHike.Notonlydothesurroundingmilesoftrailsoffercommandingviewsandpeacefullakeserenity,theyalsoconnecttoDawsonPark,FlandersParkandBoulder County’sLohrOpenSpace,givingplentyofopportunitytohopoffthetrailformoreorganizedrecreation suchastennis,basketball,orvolleyball.Bringthefamily,includingFidoaslongashe’sonaleash,and enjoyLongmont’soutdoorbest.

Second: GoldenPondsPark Third: St.VrainGreenway

BESTSWIMINSTRUCTOR

MaggieFell

Now21,MaggieFellstartedswimmingcompetitivelysinceshewas8years-old,andcontinuedon throughtheendofherhighschoolyearsbeforedecidingtofocusonacademicsincollege.Shehas passedonthatloveofswimmingbyteachingLongmontkidsthroughbothprivatelessonsandTheCityof Longmont.Whyswimming?“SwimminghasbeeninstrumentalinmystrivingtobecomethebestIcould be!”Fellsays.“Coachinghasbeenevenmorefulfilling.Thebestpartwasseeingtheirfacesoncethey gotaspecifictimeinaraceorlearnedanewstroke.”

Beinganinspirationandguidetothenextgenerationofyoungswimmershasbeenarewardallits own,butbeingrecognizedforitissomethingspecialtoFell.Sheexplains,“IamsohappythatthefamiliesIhavecoachedandworkedwithviewmeinthisaspect!Ifeelincrediblyhonored!Iwasneverquite surewhatIwantedtostudyincollegeorwhatIwantedtobewhenIgrewup;butcoachinghasallowed metofindmypassionandhasgivenmylifesomedirection.Ihavelearnedsomuchfrommyathletes andtheirfamilies-somuchmorethantheycouldeverimagine.”

Second: JudyHeumann—SwimFloatSwim,795S.ShermanSt.,Longmont,(303)499-2229,swimfloatswim.com

Third: Julie-SwimFloatSwim,795S.ShermanSt.,Longmont,(303)499-2229,swimfloatswim.com

BESTTRAVELAGENT GoldKey Travel

328CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)776-7024

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GoldKey Travelisintheirthirdgenerationoffamilyownershipandwillbecelebratingtheir50thanniversarythisfall!Theyhave builttheirreputationbystrivingtoprovide excellent,friendlyservice.Theagency’sexperiencedstaffof11experttravelconsultantsworksasateamtoofferclientstheir bestvacationoptionswhilegettingthebest value.Theyarehappytoassistclientswith noservicefeeswhenbookingcruises,tours orinclusivevacationpackages.GoldKeyoffersanextralayerofsupportandsecurityfor atraveler’s vacationbooking.“Ourteamtruly caresabouttherelationshipswe’vebuiltwith ourclientsovertheyears,”saysGoldKey’s Karen Wood.“Becauseourstaffhastraveled extensivelyonallsevencontinents,weare abletoprovidefirsthandexpertise.”

Second: DaniaSmith—CruisePlanners 720-340-4110,heartsinthesandtravel.com

Third: AllSeason Travel,521MainSt.,Ste.C Longmont,(303)772-0998

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BESTVETERINARIAN

CambridgeAnimalHospital

1610PaceSt.,Longmont,(303)651-7297,cambridgeanimatlhospital.com

Whenlittlekitten-faceisn’t feelingwellorpoochie seems toolethargic,itusuallymeans atriptothevet—ifyoucan affordit.AtCambridgeAnimalHospital,Dr.Natalie Durbinworkshardtokeep petcarepricesaffordable. Shemustbedoingsomething rightbecausepeopleconsistentlyletherknowtheyappreciateherprices.Plus,she buildssomeflexibilitytothe appointmentbookforemergencies.Shealsogivesback tothecommunitybyworking withlocalanimalrescues. Thatmeansherstaffnurses thosefurrylittleonesbacktohealthsothey’remoreadoptable.“We’resohonoredandthankfulfor theaward. We’regratefulforourpatientsandtheirowners,”saysDurbin.

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

Third: Valley VeterinaryHospital,LongmontLocations:1191KenPrattBlvd.,(303)776-0234//1801N.HoverSt., Ste. F, (303)776-5010//valleyvethospital.net

BESTAMERICANRESTAURANT and BESTBURGER and BESTWINGS WingShack

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

OwnersDebbieandMikeBlumeknowit’snoteasytowintheBestAmericanRestaurantcategory,buttheyworkhard,andthecustomersknowit.Sevendayworkweeksdon’t slowthiscouplefrommakingsureeachcustomerishappy—thisfamilyownedandoperatedbusinessputstheirheartandsoulintothefood.

Whatsetsthemapart?MikeBlumeexplains,“Wedeliver,”somethingmostrestaurants can’torwon’tdo.Andit’sjustthreebucks—within(the)localarea.Blumeknowscustomersarebusy—especiallywhentheycomeinonatimecrunchedlunchhour.That’swhy theyalsooffer“callaheadlunches,”somethinghesayssavespeopletheirprecioustime. “Justplaceyourorderandit’sreadywhenyouarrive,”saysBlume.

Whethermediumorwelldone,customersraveaboutthesejuicyflavorfulburgers,says Blume.It’sallinthathomemadesecretspice—butdon’texpectBlumetodiscloseit!Add thattoastedbriochebunandyourmouthfindsinstantbliss. Watchforthreefavoriteburgerstomaketheircomebacktothemenusoon.

With14differenthomemadesaucesandthreedryrubs,what’snottoloveaboutthesecrispymouth-wateringwingsofdeliciousness? ToppicksincludeSpicyGarlic,BuffaloRanchand TraditionalHotSauce.

BESTAMERICANRESTAURANT

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

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

BESTAPPETIZERS

Samples WorldBistro

BESTBURGER

Second: GoodEatsGrill,1114FrancisSt.,Longmont (303)776-2450

Third: CHUBurger,1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont (303)485-2482 oskarbluesfooderies.com/chuburger

370MainSt.,Longmont,(303)327-9318,samplesworldbistro.com

PrideplaysahugeroleintheSamples

WorldBistrophilosophy.“Wetakegreatpride incraftingouringredientsfromscratch,”says OwnerMarkSample.“Thebasisbehindour foodis,whenwedropitatthetable,wewant tobeasproudofitaspossible.”

Samples WorldBistronotonlyboasts

Longmont’sbestappetizers,butalsothe world’slargestbeertastingtray-TheBeerquator.Duringhappyhour,the20-beersamplercosts$35,butthereisabargainforbeer experts.“IfyoucancorrectlytellmewhereI puteverybeeronthetray,yougetitforfree,” Samplesays.“Noonehasdoneityet.”Perhapsyoucouldbethefirst!

Second: TheRoost,526MainSt,Longmont,(303)622-5021,theroostlongmont.com

Third: OskarBluesHomeMadeLiquids&Solids,1800PikeRd.,Longmont,(303)776-1914 oskarbluesfooderies.com/home-made-liquids-and-solids

BESTWINGS

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

Third: OskarBluesHomeMadeLiquids&Solids 1800 PikeRd.,Longmont,(303)776-1914 oskarbluesfooderies.com/ home-made-liquids-and-solids

BESTBAGEL EinsteinBros.Bagels

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

WhatmakesEinsteinBros.differentfromother bagelshops?Theymighthaveacorporateupbringing, butGeneralManagerMichelle Tafoyasaystheywork hardtobringoutthatwarm,friendlyatmosphere.“We trytomakecustomersfeelliketheyareathome,”she says.“Weknowmostofourcustomersbyname.”

Sincemostcustomersareheadedtowork—they havelittletimetospare.That’swhy Tafoyasaysit’s importanttorunanefficientoperationwherecustomerscangrabandgo.Staffsometimesprocessorders quickerthancustomersplaceorders,shesays.That’s becausetheyknowtheregularswell.Plus,ithelps beingpartmindreader.

Second: BigDaddyBagels,1940IonosphereSt.,Ste.D Longmont,(303)834-8237

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

BESTBAKERY and BESTDESSERTand BESTPIE RomanaCakeHouse

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

Thisfamily-ownedandoperatedEuropeanbakeryrepresentstheembodimentofalifetimepassionforbakingandcreatingthehighestqualitydessertsbyusingonlythefinestnaturalingredients. RomanaCakeHouseownersRalucaandRobertinoIoan,believeinquality,taste,attentiontodetail, impeccableserviceandcustomersatisfaction.

UsingtraditionalFrenchrecipesandtechniques,theyspecializeinall-occasioncelebrationcakes andpastries.WhetherRomanaCakeHouseispreparingconfectionsforyourgraduation,anniversaryoremployeeparty—there’splentyofselection.With150dessertchoices,youcantakeyour pick—fromcupcakestolayeredredvelvetcakes,tomoundsofcookies,blueberrymuffinsandfresh strawberrycreampies.

TheIoanstakeprideingivingtheircustomerstreatsthattantalize.“Wecareaboutourcustomers andtheproductwearecreating.Ithinkquality,presentationandcustomerservicearewhatputus abovetherest,”saysRaluca.Ifyoudon’tseeexactlywhatyou’relookingfor,justaskthemtomakeit. Ralucaprobablyhasatastyrecipeinherkitchen.Butifshedoesn’t,customersmaybringoneinfrom grandma’srecipebox.“Werecreaterecipesforourcustomers.It’susuallysomethingtheirmotheror grandmotherusedtomakeandtheyhavethosefondmemoriesaboutthoserecipes.”

BESTBAKERY

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

Third: HappyBakeshop 449MainSt.,Longmont (720)438-2113 happybakeshopcolorado.com

BESTDESSERT

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

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

BESTPIE

Second: GoodfellasRestaurant andBakery 623KenPrattBlvd. Longmont,(303)485-7000 eatatgoodfellas.com

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

BESTBAR PumphouseBrewery

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

Beingagreatbarismorethanjustserving pints.PumphouseBrewerymakessurethey areawelcomingplaceforfamilies,friends orjustturningupsolo.Thereareplentyof games(pinball,airhockey,skeeball,video games,etc.)toentertainandspecialsthat makeanightouteasieronthewallet.

“Itboilsdowntobeingagreatall-inonedestination:craftbeerwithaneclectic menu;alivelysportsbarenvironmentfor everybiggame;anindoor/outdoorbar;great dailydrinkspecials—Whoelsehasa‘Guys’ Day’?”saysco-owner,RossHagen.

Asabeerlover,Rosspointsouttheselectionof“13housemadebrews,plusa solidguestbeerlist.”Popularcocktailslike theFreshStrawberryMojitoandLongIslandIced Teas($4onSaturdays),roundout guestfavorites.

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

Third: TheSpeakeasy,301MainSt.,Longmont (720)684-4728,thespeakeasy.buzz

BESTBARBECUE

TheRibHouse

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

TheRibHouseisrecognized asthebestbarbecueinLongmontandbeyond.“People cometoourrestaurantfrom literallyallovertheworld,” saysOwner Tracy Webb.“I haveregularcustomersthat don’tliveinthiscountry.” BornandraisedinKansas City,Missouri, Tracyandhis wife,MerryAnn,openedThe RibHousein2001.Neither hadanyrestaurantexperience,butwithintwomonths theyhadtheirfirstmentionin anationalmagazine.“It’struly acinderellastory,” Webbsays. “Itstartedoutasalittlemaand-popthingandgrewinto quiteahugeoperation.”

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

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

BESTBREAKFAST/BRUNCH and BESTRESTAURANTSERVICE

GoodfellasRestaurantandBakery

623KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-7000,eatatgoodfellas.com

Goodfella’sfeaturesawidevarietyofeggs,benedicts,skillets,frenchtoast, waffles,theirfamousgermanpancakeandmore.Theirfoodmissionistocreate heartyportionsofdownhomecookin’usinglocallysourcedingredientsandhomemaderecipes.Theystrivetoprovidevalueandexcellentmenuitemsinacozy welcomingatmosphere.

“SupremeProfessionalism-Attentive,KnowledgeableandCaring”Thismeans thattheirstaffwillbeextremelywelltrained,knowledgeableandaccommodating. TheirFella’smottois‘WelcometotheFamily”andtheymeanit.Withasmall crewthereismoreexpected.Everythinggetsnoticedandanylapsesinserviceor foodqualitystandout.Thehappinessofthepatronsistheprimarygoal.Withmany severalyearsinthisindustrytheyaskedthemselveswhatmajorcontributingfactorslendtothegoalofexcellence.First,theabsolutenecessityforfoodanddrink quality.Second,butnolessimportant,serversbeingthemselveswithaprofessionalandcasualservicestylethatismalleableandwelcomingtopatronsfromone toahundred.Beingabletodeterminetheneedsofeachparticularpatronisan integralpartofbeinganexceptionalserviceprovideranddeliveringamemorable restaurantexperience.Itistheheartofrepeatbusiness.

BESTBREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Second: Lucille’sCreoleCafe,518KimbarkSt.,Longmont,(303)774-9814,luciles.com

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

BESTRESTAURANTSERVICE

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

Third: GoodEatsGrill,1114FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)776-2450

BESTBREWERY/ALEHOUSE and BESTNIGHTOUT WibbyBrewing

209EmerySt.,Longmont,(303)776-4594,wibbybrewing.com

Withitsmodernindustrialfeel,theownersofWibby Brewingjustknewtheyhadfoundtherightspacetocreate therightvibefortheirbrew-happycustomers.

Althoughit’sabehemothat8300squarefeet,owners Ted Riskand RyanWibbysaid,“It’ssomethingwecangrowinto andaddmorefermenters.”Theystartedwiththree30barrelfermentersandsix30barrelhorizontallaggeringtanks. Theyplantobringintwomore30barrelfermenters,says Risk.What’ssouniqueaboutthisbrewery,youask?Allthey doislager—whichisnottheeasiestofbrewtomaster. Top threesellersincludeLightShineHelles,WibbyIPL,andthe seasonalfave,Wibtoberfest,somethingtowatchfornextfall. Theykeepaboutninebrewsontap—thatwayyoujustmight gethookedonalagerthatflowsatWibbyBrewing. Alsoontap—localbandsduringweekends—perfectfor yournightout!

BESTBREWERY/ALEHOUSE

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

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

BESTNIGHTOUT

Second: CrackpotsPotteryStudio&More,501MainSt.,Longmont (303)776-2211,ecrackpots.com

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

BESTBURRITO

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

After15yearsinLongmont,Santiago’sknowswhat burrito-lovers...well,love.Acasualfamilyrestaurantenvironmentandbreakfast,lunchanddinneroptionswitha tasteofMexicothatis“authentic,affordableandalways fresh,”saidCraigMorales,co-ownerofSantiago’swithhis wifeAnnette.“Webelieveweonlyhaveonechancetoimpressacustomer,”Craigsaid.

IntheA.M.,breakfastburritoscomefilledwithadifferentmeateachweekday,withachef’s choiceonSaturday. Fortheafternooncrowd,Craigsaidpopulardeluxeburritos likethebeefandbean,andsteakare“goodforafternoon ornighttime.”

Thoughtheburritoscanbeservedplain,Craigsaid customersoftenreturnforthegreenchile. Availableinhot, mildorhalf-and-half,it’sservedinsideorsmotheredontop ofallburritos.Thedeluxechoicetakesthesmotheredoptionandaddslettuce,cheeseandtomatoontop.

Second: LasPalmerasMexicanRestaurant,199S.MainSt. Longmont,303-848-0103,laspalmeraslongmont.com

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

BESTCARBON VALLEYRESTAURANT GeorgiaboysBBQCompany

TheShack,237CollyerSt.,Longmont,(720)999-4099//TheSmokehouse,1415thSt.,Frederick,(303)833-3140//georgiaboysbbqcompany.com

WhenitcomestogoodBBQ—there’snoneedtorush.Co-ownersMatt AlexanderandNickReckingersayit’sallaboutslowcookingtoperfection.

Wonderingwhyittastessogood?Itstartswithauthenticrecipesfrom mom’srecipebox—DonnaAlexander.Italsohelpswhenpitmastershave someknow-howaboutampinguptheflavor.Choicecutsofbrisketand premiumspicessendyourtastebudsinto aflavorrevolution.

Notsurewhattoorder?Alexandersaysthesuperjuicy“burntends,” brisketneverlastslong—soorder‘emearlyoroptfor atangyslaboffinger lickin’ribs.

HatsofftotheCarbon Valleylocationwheresouthernhospitalityand friendlyconversationflowslikeicybeerson ahotday.There you’llfind dailyspecials, afullservicebarandsoupandsaladassortments.

Andyouwon’twanttomisstheupcomingBlues,Brews,andBBQ FestivalinAugust.

“Thiswillbeourthirdyearhostingthefestivalandwe’rehopingto havenearly50localbreweriesjoin,”saysAlexander.

Second: PeelHandcraftedPizza ,2145thSt.,Frederick,(303)484-9702 peelhandcraftedpizza.com

Third: HaciendaJalisco,6160FirestoneBlvd.,Firestone,(303)684-9133 facebook.com/pages/Hacienda-Jalisco/143710242360676

BESTCOFFEEHOUSE Ziggi’sCoffeeHouse

LongmontLocations:400MainSt.,(303)682-5120//1729HoverSt.,(303)6825120//1139FrancisSt.,(303)682-5120//1221S.MainSt.,(303)682-5120// ziggiscoffee.com

Coffeeis agiven,butatZiggi’s,they’re all aboutthepeople. WithfourcurrentlocationsservingLongmont –Ziggi’sbringsnot onlyqualitycoffees,teasandfoodtoLongmontbutvalueslike sustainabilityandreuse.

Stemmingfromexistingpassionforsupporting avarietyoflocalcommunities,Ziggi’sCoffeeplanstoexpanditsbusinessby franchisingdouble-sideddrive-throughs,liketheSouthMainand HoverStreetlocationsinLongmont,thisyear.

“Weunderstandlifegetshecticandmorepeopleareon-the-go thesedays,”saidBrandonKnudson,“whichiswhywewanttobe thereforthembyexpandingourservicein awaythatisasfast,efficientandconvenientaspossible,whilestilladheringtoourcore values,suchasprovidingexcellentcustomerserviceandbuilding connectionswiththelocalcommunitiesweare apartof.”

Second: LaVitaBellaCoffeehouse,475MainSt,Longmont,(720)204-6298 longmontcoffee.com

Third: RedFrogCoffee,15KenPrattBlvdSuite200,Longmont (303)772-7209,redfrogcoffee.com

YourButcher,Frank

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

YourButcher,Frankismuchmorethanabutcher.Sandwiches piledhighwithhearty,healthyingredientsonnaturalbreadarethe specialtyat YourButcher,Frank.

Varietyisatthecoreoftheirservice.“Wehaveahugeselection, notjustthebasic10meatsandcheeses,”saidownerRonLamb. “Thereareabout60differentitemscustomerscanchoosefrom.” Sandwichesat YourButcher,Frankincorporatemultiplehigh-end products,fromlow-salt,MSG-freemeattolocallybakedbread.Andif it’soverwhelming,thefriendlystaffcanhelpwithquestionsonwhat toorder.

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

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

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

BEST FASTFOODRESTAURANT

ChipotleMexicanGrill

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

Chipotle,openedin1993,pridesitselfonofferingfoodthat’s madefast,butdefyingotherstereotypesof“fastfood.”Thechainis dedicatedtohigh-qualityingredients,asshownthroughtheir“Food withIntegrity”commitment,saystheirwebsite.Theysourcefrom farmsasoftenaspossible,andrequirethattheirmeatcomesfrom pasture-raisedanimalsnottreatedwithsynthetichormones.Chipotle furthersthesebeliefswiththeChipotleCultivateFoundation,anonprofitorganizationthatfundssustainableagricultureinitiatives.Both LongmontChipotlelocationsareopenfrom11a.m.to10p.m.daily andoffercateringoptions.

Second: Freddy’sFrozenCustard&Steakburgers,2250MainSt.,Longmont (303)776-4101,freddysusa.com

Third: Wendy’s,LongmontLocations:1905N.MainSt.,(303)776-4431// 1091S.HoverRd.,(303)772-1091//4133CountyRoad24 (303)702-0265//wendys.com

Comida

(720)204-6455 eatcomida.com

Whatcould possiblybebetter thanaMexican restaurant?How aboutabright pinkfoodtruck servingauthenticMexicanfood onwheels? Well, Comida—thefood truck—makesthe authenticMexican foodonwheelsfantasy,aColoradoreality.

TheComidatrucktravelsthroughoutColorado’sFrontRangeoffice parksandcommunitiesfeedingcustomerswithsimple,consistentand deliciousauthenticMexicanflavors.TheComidatruckisbigenoughto cookallthemenuitemson-site.TheComidamenuincludes:tacos,tostadas,quesadillasandgorditas.

“Ourfoodisdelicious,we’reconsistent,andwelovetomakefriends,” RaymeRossello,ownerandoperator,says.“Everysinglemenuitemis madebyus. We don’topencansandourfoodis100percenthomemade.”

Second: WaffleCakes,(970)800-2011,wafflecakes.com

Third: BurgerRadio,burgerradio.com

BESTHAPPYHOUR and BESTRESTAURANT MikeO’ShaysRestaurant&AleHouse

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

After11yearsofbeingthevotedthebestrestaurant,O’Shaysisstill keepingthingsfresh.“We’reconstantlytweakingthemenu,”saysowner, MikeShea.SeasonalfavoritesliketheirMainelobsterandcrabrollsand newadditionslikefalafelandtzatzikiareuniqueofferingsintown,notto bemissed.Anddessertsarestillcreatedin-housebyShea’swife,Nania.

Tweakingthemenudoesn’tstopwithfood.Theircocktails,winesand beerschangewiththeseasons.“Ilikewinemyself,”saysShea,“soIpick winesbytheseason. We haveanextensive—notexpensive—by-theglass menu.”Butlet’snotforgetbeerandcocktails.SummeryhousemadeSangriaandmojitosareperfectforhappyhoursontheirpatio.Stopbyfrom4 to6:30onweekdaysand11a.m.to6:30p.m.onSaturdaystotrythem foryourself.

Throughouttheyears,theShea’shaveremainedgrateful.“Weappreciatethosecustomersthathavebeencomingsincethedayweopened andthenewonesthatcomeineveryday,”saysShea.

BESTHAPPYHOUR

Second: TheRoost,526MainSt,Longmont,(303)622-5021,theroostlongmont.com

Third: HouseofQBBQ&Brew,1940KenPrattBlvd,Longmont,(303)923-7427 houseofqbbq.com

BESTRESTAURANT

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

Third: Samples WorldBistro,370MainSt.,Longmont,(303)327-9318, samplesworldbistro.com

BESTICECREAM/FROZENYOGURT Scrumptious

508MainSt.,Longmont,(303)682-2639,scrumptiousco.com

With24flavorsondeckthat changedailyandoverfive hundreddifferentingredients,thereissomethingfor everyoneatScrumptious.

“They’rechangingallday, everyday,”saysScrumptious GeneralManagerKamberaleighSwim.“Somostlikely, you’reprobablygoingtodevelopanewloveforanew flavoreverytime.”

Scrumptiousbringssome funtoMainStreetwithfunky flavorslike“cookiemonster,” madewithabluebase,cookiedoughbits,oreos,andchocolatechips,andtheirseasonally-decoratedpigstatue,PiggySmalls. “IfyouwereindowntownLongmontafewyearsago,itwasprettydead,”saysSwim.“Scrumptious broughtabitoflivelinesstoit.”

Second: Menchie’sMainStreetMarketplace,1749N.MainSt.,UnitC,Longmont,(720)378-4247 facebook.com/menchiesmainstreetmarketplace

Third: ColdStoneCreamery;LongmontLocations:551S.HoverRd.,Inside Target(720)864-4393// 1087S. HoverSt.,Ste.B,(303)682-5680,coldstonecreamery.com

BESTINDIANRESTAURANT FlavorofIndia

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

Featuringanextensivemenuoftraditionalandspecialtydishes,FlavorofIndiaoffers anauthenticexplorationofNorthIndiancuisine.Withfreshnaanbread,avarietyofcurries,tandoorispecialties(dishespreparedin aclayoven)andhomemadedesserts,Flavor ofIndiaservesfoodthatwilltantalizeEastern and Westernpalettesalike.

Ifyouarelookingtosampletheseflavors, therestaurantoffersalunchbuffet Tuesday throughSundayandadinnerbuffet Wednesdayevenings.Whetherorderingfromthe menuortakingtheall-you-can-eatoption, thestaffpridesitselfonmakingyourvisitenjoyable.

OwnedandoperatedbytheSinghfamily,FlavorofIndiaisproudtobringEastand Westtogetherwithtraditionalcuisineperfect foranypalette.

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

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Pinocchios Restaurant

210 Ken Pratt Blvd. #216, Longmont, (303) 651-7828 // 11078 Cimarron St. Firestone, 303-776-6727 // pinocchios-st.com/

With red-and-white checkered tablecloths, linen napkins, flowers on tables and carpeted floors to reduce noise, and a menu filled with items like lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs, Pinocchios strives to offer a “good independent place to go” for traditional Italian in Longmont, said Annie Vick, owner

Gluten-free and vegan options also bring a unique flair to the restaurant, alongside a specialty menu with a variety of lighter items. “We serve great food focusing on getting to know guests,” Vick said. Their menu is served all day long, all desserts are homemade, and the private east room is ideal for banquets and overflow “We have a cozy and comfortable atmosphere so people can relax,” Vick said. “It is not in our scenario to rush people out.”

Second: Ragazzi Italian Grill, 1135 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 651-2828, ragazzigrill.com

BEST LUNCH and BEST SANDWICH/SUB

Subworks Deli

1104 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 774-7000, subworksdeli.com

Subworks Deli has been serving the best subs in Longmont for over 11 years, that much is clear, but that doesn’t mean they let their success ride on business as usual. New to the already inventive menu: Mac ‘N Cheese Subs— macaroni noodles smothered in four cheeses then topped with Bacon, BBQ Pulled Pork or Buffalo Chicken.

Change is often difficult, but at Subworks it’s welcome. A larger floorplan has been in the “works” for awhile and it’s finally a reality Get the high quality that you know, with a little more elbow room.

“We are so honored to be chosen Best Sub for the seventh time and are so blessed to be selected Best Lunch in a town with as many great options as Longmont has. We are so excited to share our NEW 49 seat dining room with all of our guests and neighbors. Finally, you get to enjoy the food you always loved, with the service you have come to expect only now in the sub shop you always deserved!

From our family to yours, thank you for your love and support. We look forward to being a part of this great community for many years to come.” says owner, Tim Test.

Oven-baked subs, Heart-warming service... That’s how my Subworks!

BEST LUNCH

Second: Good Eats Grill, 1114 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 776-2450

Third: Mac’s Place, 1640 Pace St., #400, Longmont, (303) 678-8929 facebook.com/macsplaceco

BEST SANDWICH/SUB

Second: Snarf’s, 645 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 774-1441 eatsnarfs.com

Third: Deli Zone, 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd # 9, Longmont, (303) 485-1600, delizone.com

BEST MARTINI Martini’s Bistro

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

Third: Racheli’s Italian Restaurant, 338 Main St, Longmont, (303) 682-5000

BEST MARGARITA and BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3 Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant

In Longmont: 2350 Main St., (303) 682-0888 // 1268 Hover St., (303) 772-8486 // 3margaritaslongmont.com

At 3 Margaritas, the original margarita is always made from scratch, never from mixes, and includes fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and the patron’s choice of tequila. According to Manager Juan Rodriguez, in addition to its margaritas, the restaurant is also known for “consistent quality and presentable plates. I learned from a famous chef years ago that people eat with their eyes, and I believe that is true,” he said. Using the highest quality ingredients in their salsas, meats and other dishes, 3 Margaritas serves food in a friendly atmosphere that Rodriguez says “makes it feel like home.”

On Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., 3 Margaritas features a mariachi band. “Customers love it,” Rodriguez said. Tuesday is Seniors’ Day with specials. And in appreciation of the two awards they have won, the restaurant will offer some free margaritas. “When you combine all these things… location is important, but it’s also important to be consistent with food and service and the way you treat customers. That’s all you need.”

BEST MARGARITA

Second: Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont (720) 494-0777, efrainsrestaurant.com

Third: CYCLHOPS Bike CANtina, 600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont (303) 776-BIKE (2453), oskarbluesfooderies.com/cyclhops

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Second: Santiago’s Mexican Restaurants, 215 Main St., Longmont (303) 772-1169, eatatsantiagos.com

Third: Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 451 S. Pratt Pkwy., Longmont (720) 494-0777, efrainsrestaurant.com

Housed in a turn-of-the-century Victorian home, Martini’s Bistro is a casually upscale restaurant offering more than 30 artistic varieties of the popular martini cocktail. By mixing different spirits with unexpected liqueurs and juices an artistic creation is achieved. With an increased number of local distillers creating unique local products, we have focused many of our signature recipes featuring these artisan spirits. Now that patio season is upon us, please come by and enjoy the peaceful ambiance and try one of our featured cocktails like the “Hound Dog” made with Spirit Hound Gin distilled in Lyons or the “Longmont Mule” made with Oskar Blues ginger beer and Grumpy’s Vodka, produced by Anvil Distillery in Longmont.

Second: The Rib House, 1920 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 485-6988, theribhouse.com

Third: Samples World Bistro, 370 Main St., Longmont, (303) 327-9318, samplesworldbistro.com

BESTNEWRESTAURANT and BESTOUTDOORDINING

TheRoost

526MainSt.,Longmont,(303)622-5021,theroostlongmont.com

SeanGafner,ExecutiveChefandOwnerofTheRoost,spent18yearsin thefinediningindustryinCaliforniabeforemovingtoLongmontand openingTheRoostlastyear.Thisfinediningstyleinacasualsettingis whatsetsTheRoostapartfromotherrestaurants.“Infinedining,the mostimportantthingisjustfindinggreatproductandthenreallysimply preparingit,”hesays.“Peopleliketoeatfoodthatisfreshandmakes youfeelgreatforeatingit.”DanLance,Gafner’s bestfriend andbusinesspartner,foundthelocationforTheRoostbeforeGafnermovedto Longmont.Therooftoppatioandbarweremajorsellersforthepartners, aswellasthebuilding’slocationonMainStreet.

“WewantedtostayindowntownLongmontbecausewejustlove theculturedownhere,”Gafnersays.“Thisisthenumberonetown wherewewouldwanttoopenarestaurant.It’sreallyart-forwardand food-forwardandithasrichculturethatjustmakethepeoplesomething special.”

BESTNEWRESTAURANT

Second: Samples WorldBistro,370MainSt.,Longmont,(303)327-9318 samplesworldbistro.com

Third: Fuzzy’s TacoShop,1230S.HoverRd.,Longmont,(303)848-4215 fuzzystacoshop.com

BESTOUTDOORDINING

Second: Samples WorldBistro,370MainSt.,Longmont,(303)327-9318 samplesworldbistro.com

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

BESTPIZZA Rosalee’sPizzeria

461MainSt.,Longmont,(303)485-5020 rosaleespizzeria.com

Knowingwhatyouputinisthebestway toknowwhatyou’llgetout.“AtRosalee’s Pizzeria,weshredandgrateourcheeses byhand,makeoursaucefromhighqualitytomatoes,andgrindandseasonourpork sausageinhouse,”saysCo-owner,James Ross.Then,eachpieisfinishedwith asignature“slightchar.” You’lltastethehandcraftedloveineveryslice.It’spizza,this stuffisimportant!Equallyasimportantis greatambiance.“AtRosalee’s,wefocuson creating apositive,energeticvibe,whiledeliveringqualityfoodandattentiveservice,” Rosssays.Addingtothatatmosphere —a fabulousbar,convenientMainStreetlocation,andawesomepatioseating,perfectfor summer!

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

Third: Nicolo’sChicagoStylePizza,1631PaceSt. Longmont,(303)651-2335 nicolospizza.com

BESTPLACEFOR AGLASSOFWINE and BESTWINELIST

Bin46

600LongsPeak Ave,Longmont,(720)438-7410,bin46bar.com

Bin46,formerlyModenaWineCafe,came underCandyCampbell’sownershipin2015.“We wanttobe aplacewherepeoplecanexperience wineandcraftcocktailsin acasualenvironment whereit’sfunandunpretentious,”Campbellsays. Inadditiontoover240winesbythebottleand 32winesbytheglass,Bin46has alonglistofcraft cocktailsandcraftbeer.Eachmonth,thewinebar hostswinedinnerswithwinemakersfromallover theworld.Inhonoroftheirone-yearanniversary, Bin46willbehostinganItalianwinedinner and acraftbeerdinnerinJune.Campbellappreciatestheopportunitytoworkin aclose-knittown likeLongmont.“It’sverycommunityfocusedin Longmontandourpatronsreallywanttoseeallthe smallbusinessessucceed,”shesays.

BESTPLACEFOR AGLASSOFWINE

Second: 2020Food +WineBar,2020IonosphereSt.,,Longmont,(720)491-3578,eatdrink2020.com

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

BESTWINELIST

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

Third: 2020Food +WineBar,2020IonosphereSt.,,Longmont,(720)491-3578,eatdrink2020.com

BESTPLACETOHEARLIVEMUSIC DickensOperaHouse

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

Since1881,TheDickensOperaHousehasbeenaniconicLongmontlandmark.OwnerSeanOwenssaysthisisamajorpartofthespace’sappealasa livemusicvenue.“It’sahistoricspotinthiscommunity,”hesays.“Ithinkit’s verynostalgic.”Thissummer’s calendarwillincludeactslikeBonnieandthe ClydesonMay28andinternationalguitaristHamiltonLoomisonJune24.The spaceisalsoavailableforrent.“Besidesconcerts,thatroomishosttoweddingsandbirthdaysandpartiesofallsorts,”Owenssays.“Thatroomissuper dynamicandcanbeusedabunchofdifferentways.”

Second: TheRoost,526MainSt.,Longmont,(303)622-5021,theroostlongmont.com

Third: OskarBluesHomeMadeLiquids&Solids,1800PikeRd.,Longmont,(303)776-1914 oskarbluesfooderies.com/home-made-liquids-and-solids

BESTPLACEFORAROMANTICDINNER

Sugarbeet

101PrattSt.,Longmont(303)651-3330,sugarbeet.com

SugarbeetisLongmont’sgotodiningdestinationforanupscalehappyhourandanintimatedinner.ChefSethWitherspoonandhiswife,Justine, openedthisacclaimedneighborhoodgem9yearsagoandhavecontinuedtonurtureandgrowthebusiness.ChefWitherspoonandhisculinaryteam prepareacreativeseasonalmenufeaturingavarietyofthefreshestseafood,naturalmeatsandproduceavailable.Serviceisalwaysprofessionaland attentive,andtheintimatediningroomsandpatioprovideguestswithanamazingexperience.Socialcelebrations,aromanticdinnerfortwo,oralocal businesslookingfortheidealspottoentertainclientswillallappreciatehavingSugarbeethereinLongmont.

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

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

BESTRESTAURANTFORKIDS

RedRobinGourmetBurgers

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

BESTSOUP/SALAD Loaf&Ladle

1134FrancisSt.,Longmont,(303)776-7575

Loaf&LadlehasbeenfamilyownedandoperatedinLongmontformorethan25years.LanceandJackieThornehavekept theirCajun-Frenchheritageever-presentwithinfusionsofrecipes fromgenerationspast.TheLoaf&Ladlemenuhasanabundance ofsouthern,Cajunandfamilialinfluences.

Findingtheperfectlunchcombinationiseasy.Theyoffer threetofoursoupoptionseachdayfromalistof20familysoup recipes,andavarietyofsaladssuchassesameThai,cashew chickenandtraditionalCaesarsalad.“Ifyou’relucky,you’llcatch myCajunsoupday,whenI’llmakesomethingabitmoredownsouthdelicious,”hesays.

Gotakid(oradult)who’safussyeater?RedRobinmakesiteasytosatisfyjust abouteveryone.

First—burgers.AllofRedRobin’sburgersarecustomizabletotaste,dietary needsandpreferencesofevenfinickyeaters. Youcanevencustomizeyour sideitembyswappingoutthefriesforasalad,melon,steamedbroccoli,or otherchoices.Notabeefeater?RedRobinalsoservesturkeypatties,veggie burgersandchickenorfishsandwichesmadetosatisfy.

Allthetypicalkids’favoritesareonthemenutoo:grilledcheesebites,mac ‘ncheese,corndogs,pizza,chickenfingers,andold-fashionedlemonade.And noiseisneveranissueatRedRobin,theywelcomechildrenatanyvolume.

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

pumphousebrewery.com

Third: Chili’s,1245SHoverRd.,Longmont,(303)684-6455,chilis.com

Andyoucanroundouttheperfectlunchmealwithasliceof homemadepie.

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

Third: SunRoseCafé,379MainSt.,Longmont,(303)651-3533 sunrosecafe.com

BESTSTEAK

TexasRoadhouse

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

ManagingpartnerShannonRoche,says.“Whatanhonorto benamedbeststeakinLongmont!Whatsetsusapartfromthe restisourpassionforLegendaryFoodandLegendaryService. We cuteverysteakbyhandinhouse,andwehaveatop30finalist meatcutterfromourentirecompanyhereinLongmont! We also inspecteverysteakthatiscuttoinsurethebestqualityisgoing toourguests. We haveourkidseatfor$0.99onSaturdaymorningsuntilthreeandallnightonMondays,withthepurchaseofan adultentree. We strivetodoeverythingwecantobeabigsupport andbeabigpartofthecommunityaswearelocallyownedand operated.”

Second: OutbackSteakhouse,1315DryCreekDr.,Longmont(303)684-8149 outback.com

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

BESTSUSHI and BESTSEAFOODRESTAURANT and BESTASIANRESTAURANT SushiHana 1950MainSt.,Longmont,(303)682-9297,royalwoklongmont.com

Openfor11years,SushiHanagivescustomers“good,consistentquality,” saidownerAndrewSun.Whenaskedwhatcustomersloveabouthisrestaurant,Sunsaid,“Freshness,ambience,cleanlinessandourfriendlyservice. We havebeenherealongtime,givingthesameauthenticJapanesetouch.” Asalong-timeMainStreetstaple,Sunsayshisbusinessismostlyrepeat customers.“Wehavealotofregulars,”hesays.“Mostofthepeople,Iknow thembyname.”Sunisstrictaboutwhatheoffersonhismenu.“WhatIdon’t knowextremelywell,Iwon’tdoit,”hesays.“Whyhaveahugemenuifyou can’tdoitperfectly?”Allfishiscold-waterfishfromaroundtheworld,with suchseasonalofferingsaswhitesalmon,bluefin,wolffish,giantclam,razor clamandcodfishsperm.Allcondimentsareservedcoldonice,addingto theflavor,Sunsaid.SushiHana’sMasterSushiChefsarehighlytrainedin theartofsushipreparation,andusequalityingredientsandhigh-gradefish dailyinthedishestheyprepare.SushiHanaoffersavarietyofdishesoutside ofsushi,includedJapaneseramennoodles,sesamechicken,mango shrimp,andpapayasalad.

BESTASIANRESTAURANT

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

Third: ChinaGourmet,1345DryCreekDr.,Longmont (303)776-6930,chinagourmetmenu.com

BESTTHEATERPERFORMANCE LongmontTheatreCompany

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

BESTSEAFOODRESTAURANT

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

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

BESTSUSHIRESTAURANT

Second: SakuraJapaneseCuisine,600S.AirportRd. Bldg.B,Ste. F, Longmont (303)4859282,sakuralongmont.com

Third: EastMoonAsianBistro,2144MainSt.,#1 Longmont,(303)684-8383,eastmoonlongmont.com

TheLongmontTheatreCompanyhasbeenentertainingLongmont,inone formoranother,sincethelate1950s.Withhundredsofpeopleacross severaldifferenttroupes,theyofferupfunentertainmentyearroundas wellasoff-seasonopportunitiesforkidstogetbittenbythetheaterbug. Thanksgoesouttoallthevolunteersandsponsorsfor60yearsofstaged theater.

Asitstands, LTCproducessevenormoreshowsayearattheLongmontPerformingArtsCenter.EverythingfromShakespearetoSimon,serioustosilly,gracesthestageatLongmontTheatreCompany.

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

Third: BoulderDinnerTheatre,5501Arapahoe Ave.,Boulder,(303)449-6000 bdtstage.com

BESTANTIQUEDEALER/FLEAMARKET and BESTGIFTSHOP FrontRangeMercantileIndoorFleaMarket

1201S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,(303)776-6605,frontrangefleamarket026@gmail.com

MarjandVickymetwhentheirsonsplayedbaseballtogetherinHygiene.Forover 27years,theyhavebeenafamily-ownedandoperatedbusiness.Whatstartedasa hobby,becameFrontRangeIndoorFleaMarket.Theyoperateontraditionalvalues: customerservice,satisfactionandhardworkandtheyattributetheirsuccesstotheir greatcustomers.ManyfeeltheyareapartoftheFrontRangeFleaMarketfamily. Thestoreandthe90+vendorsrepurpose,re-useandrecycle.

You’llfindanincrediblehighqualityselectionofantiques,vintage,retro,midcentury,greatlineofchocolatesandcandygiftitemsaswellasnewproducts.

Asco-owners,MarjandVickythankyouforvotingthemwinnersintheReaders’Choice Awardscontestfor10years!Quality,variety,excellentservice andvalueforyourdollararejustafewofthereasonsforthisaccoladeandwhyMarjandVickywillcelebrate27yearsinbusinessthisyear.

BESTANTIQUEDEALER/FLEAMARKET

Second: Tablesto Teacups,1420NelsonRd.,Longmont,(303)485-7270 tablestoteacups.com

Third: LifestyleConsignments,1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-2617 fabulousfurnishings.net

BESTARTGALLERY FirehouseArtCenter

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

BESTGIFTSHOP

Second: MagicFairyCandles,800S.Hover,Unit25,Longmont,(720)771-0359 magicfairycandles.com

Third: SnyderJewelers,2201KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)776-2992 snyderjewelers.com

FirehouseArtCenterisanonprofitorganizationrunalmostentirelybyvolunteers.“Idon’tevenknowifalotofpeopleknowthecityownstheFirehousebuilding,”saidJessicaKooiman,ExecutiveDirector.

Providingthecommunitywithbothnationalandlocalexhibits,KooimancallsoutthefactthatFirehouseisanartcenter,notagallery.“Tomeit’s abigdifference,”sheexplains.Thefocusisn’tjustonvisualart,butmorediverseofferings,likethecenter’s annualPechaKuchaeventinJulyorthe upcoming“FRESHArttoFarmExperience”,whichincludescollaborationfrom40artists,14farmsand10chefs.

InKooiman’swords,Firehouseis“agiftfromthecitytothecity.”Besuretostopbyanddiscoverthislocaltreasureforyourself.

Second: GreatFrameUp,430MainSt,Longmont,(303)772-7293,longmont.thegreatframeup.com

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

BESTAUTODEALERSHIP ValleyNissan/Subaru

1005KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)586-2862 valleynissan.com,valleysubaru.com

GeneralManager WarrenSmithcreditsthe staffat ValleyNissan/Subaruforthedealership’s success.“Ifeelthatwehavegreatindividuals withintheorganizationwhobelievethattaking careofourclientsistoppriority.Iamnotsure thatwearedoinganythingspecialparticularly, butdoingourbesttomakesurethatourclients gettheservicetheydeservewhentheyvisitusfor parts,serviceorsales. We believeinhonesty,integrity,andteamworktomakesureourcustomers aretakencareof. We wouldliketothankallour customers/clientsforgivingustheopportunityto assistthemwithalltheirautomotiveneeds,aswell asvotingfor Valleyasthebestautomotivedealer inLongmont!”

Second: FrontierHonda,710SMainSt. Longmont,(303)772-2900 frontierhonda.com

Third: LongmontFord,235AlpineSt. Longmont,(303)776-3600 longmontford.com

BESTBERTHOUDBUSINESS BerthoudFloorCovering &CarpetCleaning

705Mountain Ave.,Berthoud,(970)205-9602 carpetcleaningberthoud.com

BerthoudFloorCoveringandCarpetCleaning hasastraightforwardrecipeforsuccess.“We havegoodpricesandhighqualityworkmanship,”saysOwnerMikeGrine.“Wedowhat wesaywe’regoingtodo.”ThatattitudehasallowedGrinetoalmostentirelyavoidmarketing forthelifeofhisbusiness.“Allofourbusiness inthelast19yearshasbeenprettymuchword ofmouth,”hesays.“Wedon’tdohighproduction. We getalotofjobsdoneandthey’reall donerightthefirsttime.”BerthoudFloorCoveringandCarpetCleaninghasflooringinstockfor quickflooringjobs,andtheyarealsoavailable 24/7forrestorationincaseofflooddamage.

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

Third: NonnaBellaCountryItalianRestaurant 335Mountain Ave.,Berthoud,(970)532-0224 nonnabellarestaurant.com

BESTBOOKSTORE Barbed WireBooks

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

Withasteadyinfluxoflocalauthors,artists,musicians,andbookclubs,aswellas newandusedbooks,BarbedWireBooks isnotaplaceyouwalkinto,getwhatyou needandwalkbackout.It’saplaceto browse,discussandstayawhile.

OwnerKatheHeineckensays,“Abookstorecanbeahubformanydifferentfacetsofcultureandsociety.Astheseavenues openup,it’sonlyamatterofallowingthe connectionstohappen.”Localbookstores fillanichethatchainsjustcan’t.“Byspecialorderingnew,used,inprintandoutof print,books,movies,music,evenprints andposters,wecandomuchmorethan sellbest-sellers,”Heineckenpointsout.By stockingforandfromtheirclientelethey canofferamore“eclectic”selectionandall oftheextraneedsoftheircustomers.

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

Third: InspirationsChristianBookstore 249MainSt.,Longmont,(720)340-4404 serveloveinspire.com

BESTCONSIGNMENTSTORE and BESTHOMEDECOR/ FURNISHINGSBUSINESS LifestyleConsignments

1225KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)485-2617 fabulousfurnishings.net

JillCutler,ownerofLifestyleConsignments,says customersoftenaskifthefurnitureinherstoreis new,despitethefactthat“consignment”isinthetitle. “We’reverypickyaboutcondition,manufacturerquality,trendiness,andmarketability,”shesays.“What makesourstoreuniquetoresaleisthehighquality andthehighstandardswehaveinourmerchandise.” This,combinedwithfriendlystaffandtheupbeatatmospherethatCutlerworkshardtomaintain,iswhy peoplelovetoshopatLifestyleConsignments.Theynot onlyofferafunshoppingexperience,butalsoanopportunitytogivebackthroughaprogramcalled“ConsignforaCause.”Aconsignercanchoosetodonate their50percentoftheproceedsfromthesaleoftheir gentlyuseditemstoanonprofitoftheirchoice.“Wewill immediatelycreateaconsigneraccountforthatnonprofit,”saysCutler.“Wedesignatethenonprofitas theconsignerandthemoneyautomaticallygoestothem.”

BESTCONSIGNMENTSTORE

Second: FabulousFinds, 600S.AirportRd. Longmont,(720)340-4152 fabfindsconsign.com

Third: JustBetweenFriends,9595NelsonRd. Longmont,(303)506-1643 longmont.jbfsale.com

BESTHOMEDECOR/FURNISHINGSBUSINESS

Second: AdornHomeandGiftGallery,6684th Ave.,Longmont (303)651-6933

Third: TIE: ConceptsFurniture,800S.MainSt.,Longmont (303)772-4178,conceptsfurniture.com AND Woodley’sFineFurniture,1400S.MainSt.,Longmont (303)651-1015,woodleys.com

BESTDACONOBUSINESS

DenverMattressCo./FurnitureRow

3440E.I-25FrontageRd.,Dacono,(303)828-0452,denvermattress.furniturerow.com

TheFurnitureRowShoppingCenter,whichincludestheDenverMattressCompany,ismeanttoprovideanall-inclusiveshoppingexperienceforyour homefurnishingneeds.FurnitureRowpridesthemselvesoncarryingstylish,affordablefurnitureandprovidingtheircustomerswithaccesstoexperts whospecializeinupholstery,woodfurnitureormattressesinordertoimproveyourshoppingexperience.

FurnitureRowopenedtheirfirstDenverMattressCompanyin1995andnowboasts330storesin31states,earningthemthetitleoflargestfactory directmattressretailerintheUS.TheDaconoDenverMattressCompanyintheFurnitureRowShoppingCenterisopensevendaysaweek.

Second: Gabe’sCafe,5008thSt.,Dacono,(303)833-8915,gabescafe.com

Third: DaylightDonuts,821CarbondaleDr.,Dacono,(303)833-2009,daylightdonuts.com

BESTFIRESTONEBUSINESS

AnytimeFitness

4445CityCentreRd.,Suite100,Firestone,(303)772-2660,anytimefitness.com

Scheduleconflictsdon’texistatAnytimeFitness.Whenagymisopen24hoursaday,the timingisuptoyou.Onemembershipalsogivesyouaccesstothousandsoflocationsboth locallyandnationwide.

Withdozensoffamiliarclasses,personaltrainingandalltheequipmentyoucouldpossiblyneed,AnytimeFitnessofferssomethingforeveryoneregardlessoftheircurrentfitness level.Thereareevenonlinetrackersandaglobalcommunitytohelpsupportyourdecision tolivewell.Forallofitsbenefits,youmightexpectahighpricetoo,butatAnytimeFitness theymakehealthaffordable;lessthanyou’repayingforyourdailycoffee.VisittheFirestone locationtoseehowthey canhelpyoureachyourfitnessgoals.

Second: KingSoopers,6110FirestoneBlvd.Firestone,(303)682-4160,kingsoopers.com

Third: DéjàLuBooks,8350ColoradoBlvd.,#170,Firestone,(303)833-3766,dejalubookstore.com

BESTFLOORINGSTORE CarpetMastersofColorado

618S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,(303)651-2407,longmont.floorstogo.com

CarpetMastersofColoradounderstandsthat“flooringisthefoundationofdecorating.”Alocally-ownedcompanyfor27years,CarpetMastersoffersafreeestimateanddesignconsultationforthemanyflooring optionstheyoffer,includingcarpet,hardwood,tile,stone,laminate,vinyl andcustomwindowcoverings.

IfyouareunabletovisittheirLongmontshowroom,theycansenda flooringexperttoyourhomewithsamplestoassistyouintheflooringselectionprocess.Theyalsooffera60-daysatisfactionguaranteeonboth carpetandhardsurfaces.

Second: FamilyCarpetOneFloor&Home,1401KenPrattBlvd.,Ste.B,Longmont (720)378-8927,familycarpetonelongmont.com

Third: BerthoudFloorCovering&CarpetCleaning,705Mountain Ave.,Berthoud (970)205-9062,berthoudfloorcovering.com

BESTFLORIST

LongmontFlorist

614CoffmanSt.,(303)776-2804ortoll-free1-800-932-4876,longmontflorist.com

Forcloseto50years,LongmontFloristhasbeenbrighteningoccasionsinLongmontandacrosstheglobe.Theyguaranteethebest,notonlylocally, butforanyorderstheytransferworldwide.

Theirbeautifulflowers,giftsandplantsarealwayssomethingspecial,butservicehasalwaysbeenthetopfigureintheirequationforsuccess. To betterservetheircustomerstheyhaveexpandedtheirdailydeliveryareaintoBoulder,Louisville,Layafyette,andErie.Now,asanefforttoconcentrateand increasethatservice,theywillbeconsolidatingintoonecentrallocationat614CoffmanSt.inLongmont.

Owner,BradGolter,sharescreditfortheirsuccesswithhiscustomers,“WewanttothankLongmontforsupportingusandhelpingustogrow.”

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

Third: AFlorae,931MainSt.,Longmont,(720)318-7327,aflorae.com

BESTFREDERICKBUSINESS

IntegrativeChiropracticInstitute,P.C. 940KimbarkSt.,Unit4,Longmont,(720)334-1342,integrativechiropracticinstitute.com

Dr.ErynEberlein,PresidentofIntegrativeChiropracticInstitute,sayshercarephilosophyrevolvesaroundconnection.“Istrive,asadoctor,toreally connectwithmypatients,”shesays.“Whenyouenterahealingrelationshipwithsomebody,it’sapartnership.”Shewillbemovingintoaformaloffice spaceinLongmontthissummerandencouragespeopletocomevisitherinhernewspace,evenforproblemsbeyondneckandbackpain.“Alotof peoplethinkthatchiropracticsisjustaboutneckandbackpainbutitissomuchmore,”shesays.“Nomatterwhatisgoingoninyourlife,aslongasyou arelivingandbreathingandhavingaheartbeat,thereishope.PeoplecancometomeandIcanhelpthemcultivatethathope.”

Second: (TIE)GeorgiaboysBBQCompany, 1415thSt.,Frederick,(303)833-3140,georgiaboysbbqcompany.com AND EchoBrewingCompany,5969IrisPkwy.,Frederick,(720)445-5969,echobrewing.com

BESTFURNITURESTORE Woodley’sFineFurniture

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

Furnishingahomewithdécorandpieces thatfullyrepresentyourstylewillelevateaspace tofeelinglikeyourhome.At Woodley’sFineFurnitureandDesign,theselectionabounds.Their skilledstaffassistscustomersinpairingtheright statementwitheachroom.

Whatsetsthemapart?“We’realocally, family-ownedcompany;twobrothersmarried twosisterswhoalllivehereinLongmont,”says SeanCain,manager.“Weareuniqueinthatwe buildmuchofourownfurniturerightinherein Longmont-since1979.”

Theyspecializeinsolidwoodfurniturewith customoptions.“Wealsohavesomeofthebest upholsteryandleathergalleriesinColorado. We takegreatprideintheproductsweprovideand bendoverbackwardstomakeeverycustomer 100percentsatisfiedwiththeirpurchase.”

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

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

BESTGARDEN/NURSERYCENTER

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

TheFlowerBinisspecialnot onlybecausetheirplantsare sourcedfromtheir75,000sq. ft.growingrangeinPlatteville andtheir40,000sq.ft.range atTheFlowerBin,butbecauseoftheirpermanent staff,mostofwhomhavebeen atThe‘Binmorethan15 years.

“Oursuccessisdueto ourteam,”saysownerDon Weakland.“Allofourpeople arepermanentandhavebeen hereforyearsandyears.The averageisatleast15years.”

Andofcoursehethankshiscustomerswhohesays“appreciateouroutstanding,locally grownplantsandourexpertstaffwhocanhelpwithanygardeningquestions. We havebeenin businessfor45years—ourcustomerskeepusgoing”

Second: BlueRibbonFarm,10147HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)774-7717,facebook.com/BRFarmLongmont

Third: Duran’sHobbyAcresGreenhouse,15591N.107thSt.,Longmont,(303)772-9586,duransgreenhouse.com

BESTGROCERYSTORE KingSoopers

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

KingSoopersisperhapsthebestknown grocerystoreinColoradoandwithgoodreason.Thereare139KingSoopersinColorado, andwithconsumerinterestgrowinginorganic foods,KingSoopershasmetthatdemand headon.Inaddition,theyprovidelocalproducewhenpossibleandencourageconsumersto‘go-green’bydiscouragingtheuseofthe plasticbags.KingSoopersincludesapharmacy,deli,floraldepartmentandbutcheras wellastheusualcannedorboxedgoodsfound elsewhere.Withtheirhigherqualitycustomer service,theirwideselectionsofhighquality produceandmeats,KingSooperscouldnotbe beatthisyearasaconsumerfavorite.

Second: Lucky’sMarket,700KenPrattBlvd.,#201 Longmont,(303)827-3684

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Third: SproutsFarmersMarket 1101S. HoverSt.,Longmont,(303)834-4124 sprouts.com

BESTGUNBARRELBUSINESS

AveryBrewingCompany

4910NautilusCt.,Boulder,(303)440-4324,averybrewing.com

AveryBrewingCompanyisa family-ownedcraftbrewery homegrowninBoulder.They havepioneeredtheartand scienceofinnovativebeers since1993.Theirtaproom andrestauranthas30 Avery beersontap,andthemenu featureslocal,seasonaldisheswithacreoleflair.

FounderandCEOAdam Averysays,“Thepeoplewho workat AveryBrewingCompanyaredrawntogetherby thecommondreamofcreatingtheperfectbeerandthe perfectbeerexperience…wemakebeersforeveryoccasion,foreverytimeofyear,forevery palate,andforeverystepofaperson’scraftbeerjourney…ourbrewingfacilityinGunbarrelis allowingustocreateevenmorebarrel-agedbeers.Thankyouforwelcomingustothiswonderful neighborhood!”

Second: Tod’sEspressoCafe,6558LookoutRd.,Boulder,(303)527-1000,todscafe.com

Third: Snarf’s,LongmontLocations:645KenPrattBlvd.,(303)774-1441//2130MountainView Ave. (303)702-1111//eatsnarfs.com

BESTHARDWARE/HOMEIMPROVEMENTSTORE

AceHardware

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

AtAceHardwarepeoplearemostimportant elementoftheirsuccess.Justaskco-ownerKirstenPellicer,whohasbeenworkingatthestore withherparentssinceshewasateenager.

“Locallyandnationally,we’reknownasthe helpfulplace,”saysPellicer.“Youcan’tbehelpful withoutthepeoplewhoareoutthereeverydayinteractingwiththecustomersandtellingthemhow todotheirprojects.That’sreallywhatwe’vebuilt ourbusinesson.”

Pellicer’s parentsboughtthelocalhardware store26yearsagoandopenedAce,mantaining theirstrongcommitmenttotheLongmontarea.

“Myparentsloveditheresomuch,theyinvestedinthecommunityandboughtabusiness,” saysPellicer.“Longmontisjustawonderfulcommunityandithasbeensogoodtous.”

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

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

BESTHYGIENEBUSINESS

PurpleDoorMarket

11809N.75thSt.,Hygiene,(303)774-8330,purpledoormarket.net

Whetheryougoforalegendary potpiefromtheirbakeryor somelocally-sourcedmeats fromtheirdelicounter,you’re likelytorunintosomeoneyou knowatPurpleDoorMarket. “Allthelocalsthatfrequentour marketknowalltheemployees bynameandlikewise,theemployeesknowthembyname,” saysCo-ownerAmyRuf.”It hasaverypersonablequality toitthatyoudon’tgetatalotof otherplaces.”AmyRufand Greg VannhaveownedPurple DoorFarmforthreeseasons andpurchasedPurpleDoorMarketlastyear.TheyareexcitedtobeaHygienefavorite.“A bigthankyoufromustoallofourloyalcustomers,”Rufsays.“Ifanyoneeverhasanyrequestsorideas,pleasefeelfreetocontactthestoreandletusknow.”

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

Third: RabbitBrushGallery,7504HygieneRd.,Hygiene,(303)651-1106,rabbitbrushgallery.com

BESTJEWELRYSTORE SnyderJewelers

2201KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)776-2992,snyderjewelers.com

LindaSnyder,third generationownerofSnyder Jewelers,knowsthatrunning abusinessisn’tjustmaking asale.Itallcomesdowntobuildingrelationships. Notonlydoesshetreatcustomerslikefamily,shealso servesthecommunityasco-founderof AWoman’s Work,andBoardofDirectorsmemberofTRUCommunityCareHospiceaswellascontributingtomanylocal charities.LindawasinductedintotheBoulderCounty BusinessHallofFameClassof2015.For24years theirmissionhasbeentoresearch,documentandrecommendforinductionoutstandingbusinessleaders fromthepastandpresentwhosebusinesseffortshave resultedincommunitywideeconomic,social,and/or culturalbenefitstoBoulderCountyanditscitizens.

Snydersays,“Iamveryproudtocontinueinthe traditionofmyparentsandgrandparents.Theyworked hardbuttrulyenjoyedthisbusiness.It’sthe bestjobin theworld! We gettohelppeoplecelebratelife’smost specialmoments.”

Second; ClassicGoldJewelers,383MainSt.,Longmont (303) 774-1322

Third: Ron RFineJewelry,452 MainSt.,Longmont (303) 651-1125

Wyatt’sWetGoods

1250S.HoverRd.,Longmont,(303)485-9463,wyattswetgoods.com

Wyatt’sWetGoodsis thelargestretailliquor storeinLongmont.But ittakesmorethan alot offloorspacetobeThe Best!Wyatt’ssources manysuppliersinthe U.S.andbeyondto passalongthebest pricestotheircustomers.“Weareveryselectiveandmaintain atrue ‘valueforflavor’profile thatourcustomersenjoy,”saysDennisDinsmore,managingpartner.“We arelocal,familyownedandmanaged. Ourmanagingpartners(JoeHenry,HannahKorbitzandI)areeachlongtermresidents andweareconnectedwithourcommunity.”(Dinsmore’sfamilyrootsgobacktothe1920s asminersin Ward.)Wyatt’sWetGoodsalsoworkswithlocalgroupslike AWoman’sWork, LeftHandBrewingandLongmontDowntownDevelopmenttohelpmaketheireventsa success.

Second: PJ’sWine &Spirits665FrontageRd.,Longmont,(303)485-8600,pjwinespirits.com

Third: HoverCrossingWineandSpirits,1844HoverSt,Longmont,(303)772-2045 facebook.com/HoverCrossingWineandSpirits/

BESTLOCALLYOWNEDSTORE

GreaseMonkey

1230KenPrattBlvd.,(303)772-8865,greasemonkeylongmont69.com

YouknowGreaseMonkeyisthebestoilchangearound.They’ve provenittimeadagain.Butwhatexactlyisitthatmakesthemso special?It’stheirpresenceinthecommunity.Local,familyownership meansthattheyknowyouandyouknowthem,personally.

Owner,RonMorrowandhissonRonMorrowJr.,arelong-standing andactivemembersoftheLongmontcommunity.Theyareinvolved innationalandlocalcharitableorganizationslikeA Woman’s Work, K9for Warriors,localsportteamsandvariousotherbusinessaround thearea.ThiskindofcaringbusinesspracticeearnsGreaseMonkey awardsandaccoladesfromfarandwide,includingRonSr.’srecognitionbythenationalfranchiseasOperatorofthe Year!

Second: TIECarpetMasters,618S.SunsetSt.,Longmont,(303)651-2407 longmont.floorstogo.comANDGoodEatsGrill,1114FrancisSt. Longmont,(303)776-2450

BESTMATTRESSSTORE VerloMattressFactory

455 WeaverParkRd.,Longmont,(303)651-9024,verlo.com

There’snothinglikeagoodnight’ssleep. Wakinguponthe rightsideofthebedcanputthepepinyourstepthat’snecessary togetthroughalongworkweekandback-breakingdailyschedule.

VerloMattressFactoryhousesawideselectionofmattresses rangingfromhardmattressestosoftandplush,inallthemajor brandyoutrustwhenitcomestocomfort.

Whetheryoulikeyourbedtobefirmandsupportiveorcushy withalittlegive,the VerloMattressFactorystaffwillhelpyou toselectthebestfitforyourbodyandpreference.Withamattressguaranteethatensuresthatyoustaywellrestedandhappy, there’snobetterplacetofindthebedofyourdreams.

Second: DenverMattressCompany,48KenPrattBlvd.,#100,Longmont (303)774-1150,denvermattress.furniturerow.com

Third: ApplianceFactory&MattressKingdom,1401KenPrattBlvd. Longmont,(303)651-9270,appliancefactory.com

BEST LYONSBUSINESS

LyonsFork

450MainSt., Lyons,(303)823-5014,lyonsfork.com

Thecrewat LyonsForkhasworkedhardtoput Lyonsontheculinarymap,andbyallreports,theyhavesucceeded.Locatedatthe forkoftherollingSt.Vrainriverandhousedin Lyons’original1881 saloon,thislaidbackrestaurantcombinesgreatold-westcharacter withtoday’sfarm-to-tablesensibilities.

“Wearefood-centric,beer-drivenandmargarita-adoring,”says DebbieAnderson,ownerandgeneralmanager.Customersenjoyatotalexperienceoffoodanddrink,acharmingenvironmentandstellar service.

Asalocalindependentbusiness, LyonsForkemploys20people andaddstothecommunityexperiencewitheventssuchaspopular beerandwinepairingdinners.

Second: OskarBluesGrill&Brew,303MainSt., Lyons,(303)823-6685 oskarbluesfooderies.com/grill-and-brew

Third: TheStoneCupCafé,442HighSt., Lyons,(303)823-2345,thestonecup.com

BESTMEADBUSINESS BrickHouseBBQ

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

LocallyownedbyGlenandJenniRademacher,BrickHouseBBQhasbeenserving uptheirsavoryHickorySmokedBarbecuesince2008.Andthere’smagicinthat meat—thedelicioussmokybarbecuemakes BrickHouseBBQadestinationthathasthe powertobringfamiliestogetherfromnear andfar.Theycometoenjoythelaidback atmosphereandtheycome back forfavoriteslikeprimeribonFridaysandsteakand seafoodspecialsonSaturdays.Withavariety ofhomemadespecialsthereisalwayssomethingthatissuretoplease.Jennialsocreates amazingdesserts,fromassortedcheesecakestohomemadechocolateeclairsand cakes,comeandseewhat’snew!

Second: AllSweptUp,217Adams Ave. Mead,(970)535-0650

Third: BlackCanyonDistillery,13710DeereCt. UnitB,Longmont (720)204-1909,blackcanyondistillery.com

BESTMUSICALINSTRUMENTSTORE MillerMusic

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

Forover40yearsandtwogenerations, MillerMusichasprovidedawardwinningcustomerservicetothepeopleofLongmontand musiciansfromfarandwide.

Sinceitsinceptionin1974,KenMiller,and nowhissonSethMiller,haveevolvedfroma smalllessonsstudioandretailstoretoafull scalemusicstore,offeringsomuchmore. Whetheryou’reinneedoflessons,instrument rentalorrepair,electronicsrepair,professional audiogear,accessoriesorinstruments,Miller Musicisa“one-stop-shop”forallofyourmusicneeds.EachteammemberofMillerMusiccarriesyearsofexperienceintheirfield, providingthemostprofessional,efficientand costeffectiveservicearound.Whenitcomes toqualityandcustomerservice,neversettle forless.

Second: GuitarsEtc.,460MainSt.,Longmont (303)776-8388,guitarsetc.net

Third: Larry’sGuitarShop,5085th Ave. Longmont,(720)340-4169,larrysguitars.com

BESTNIWOTBUSINESS SugarBeetStation

7960NiwotRd.D-15,Niwot,720.491.0676,SugarBeetStation/FacebookorEtsy.com

SugarBeetStationisonepartpaperartgalleryandonepartgiftstore. Mostdaystheowner/artist,ErinBrooke,isbusycreatingsomething uniqueoutofcraftorcrepepaper.“Ihavemanycustomersthathave beenreferredbytheirfriendsto‘gocheckouttheincrediblepaperartwork’,“Brookesays.Thestoreisfullofacreativeselectionofbeautiful cards,scarves,jewelry,funnysocksandmagnets,children’stoysand manyotherfungifts.“It’sthepapercreationsthatkeeppeoplecomingback,”Brookesays.Sheacceptscustomordersforpaperflowers, banners,paperjewelry,paperquilling,andoffersanoccasionalcrafting class.FindnewcreationsonFacebook,Instagram,orSugarBeetStation.etsy.com.

Second: Ajua!!7960NiwotRd,Niwot,(303)652-3995,ajuua.com

Third: BootstrapBrewingCompany,6778N79thSt,Niwot,(303)652-4186 bootstrapbrewing.com

BESTPETSUPPLYSTORE

PetSmart

1125S.HoverRd.,Longmont,(303)702-9526,petsmart.com

Ifyouhaveapet,fromfishytoFido,you’veprobablybeentoPetSmart.It’sago-tolocationforanypetrelatedneed.Food?Theyhavethat. Toys?That too.Whatabouthabitats,dietarysupplements,veterinarycare,medicationsgroomingandtraining?Noproblem.Theonethingyouwon’tfindatPetSmartis catsanddogsforsale.Ratherthancontributetooverpopulationproblems,PetSmartholdsadoptioneventsinconjunctionwithlocalAdoptionPartners.The petadoptiongoesthroughthelocalagencyandPetSmartdoesn’tseethefunds.Theydoprovideadoptionkitsfornewpetowners,within-storediscounts onproductsandtraining.Whetherthey’reanewfamilymemberoralifetimecompanion,PetSmartlovesyourpetlikeyoudo.

Second: Muttz,4445CityCentreRd.,Firestone,(303)776-0560,petsuppliesdenver.com

Third: Chuck&Don’s,1250S.HoverSt.,Suite260,Longmont,(720)354-4940chuckanddons.com

BESTPROSPECTBUSINESS BigDaddyBagels

1940IonosphereSt.,Ste.D,(303)834-8237,bigdaddybagels.com

BeforemanyProspectNew Townresidentsheadoutforworkorthe weekend,theymaketheirbagel-and-a-coffeestopatBigDaddyBagels.Thefriendlyshopservesupmade-from-scratchbagels,breakfast bagels,bagelsandwiches,salads,smoothiesandmore. Youalsoget agenerousservingofneighborhoodambiancewitheveryvisit.“We’re acommunitydestination,ideallylocatedinaLive& Workneighborhood,”saysRebeccaBeauprez,whofoundedthecompanyin1996 withherhusbandReed.“Rainorshine,folksknowtheycanstopin andmeettheirneighbors. We’vewatchedouryoungcustomersbecomeadultsandbringintheirownchildren.” Youdon’thavetolivein ProspecttoenjoyBigDaddy’s,Beauprezsays.“Wewanteveryonein Longmonttomakethistheirbagelstore.”

Second: TheRibHouse1920S.CoffmanSt.,Longmont,(303)485-6988 theribhouse.com

Third: ComidaCantina,721ConfidenceDr.,Unit1,Longmont,(720)204-6455 eatcomida.com

BESTREALESTATECOMPANY/OFFICE

WrightKingdomRealEstate

2101KenPrattBlvd.,Ste.#100,Longmont,(877)532-0820,wkre.com

WKRealEstateisthelargestindependentrealestateagencyin BoulderCounty,withover85agentscallingthelocallyownedcompany home.Forfourdecades,buyersandsellershaveappreciatedtheease andconfidenceofworkingwithWKRealEstate’sexperiencedagents fortheirrealestateneeds.Localknowledgeisessentialwhenitcomes torealestate,andWKRealEstate’sagentsarehighlyknowledgeable aboutLongmontandthesurroundingcommunities.WKRealEstate activelysupportsourlocalcivicgroupsandisanenthusiasticsponsor ofcommunityevents,includingtheLongmontLightsholidayparade.

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

Third: ERA TradewindRealEstate,601S.BowenSt.,Longmont,(303)772-9620 eratradewind.com

BESTRECYCLEDGOODS/THRIFTSTORE

HabitatforHumanityRestore

1351ShermanDr.,Longmont,(303)776-3334,longmontrestore.webs.com

TheHabitatforHumanityRestoretakesthrifttothenextlevel. Opentothepublic,theRestoresellsfurniture,decoritems,appliances,hardwareandbuildingmaterialsatafractionofretailcost.Thanks tothegenerousdonationsfromtheresidentsoftheSt.Vrain Valley, theRestoreisabletohelpfinancethebuildingofhomeswiththose inneed.

AssistantManagerPaulasays,“Thankstothewonderfuldonors, customersandvolunteers,theRestoreisabletohelpsupportthe HabitatforHumanitymissionaswellasdiverttonsofmaterialsthat wouldotherwisegotothelandfill.It’saWIN,WIN,WIN!”

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

Third: MountainStatesChildren’sHomeThriftStore,233MainSt.,Longmont (303)834-9510,mschthriftstore.org

House-madeCabbageBurgers -StuffedBurgers (Beef,TurkeyVeggieorBuffalo)StuffedBurgersTamales -GreenChile -Biscuits &Gravy

BESTSHOESTORE Brown’sShoeFitCo.

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

In70years,youlearnalotaboutkeepingabusinesssuccessful.Thepeople atBrown’sShoeFitwouldknow.TheyopenedtheirLongmontdoorsin1946 andthey’vebeeninthesamespoteversince.Itsalongtraditionofselection andservice.“WeareproudtoserveLongmont,Bouldercountyandthesurroundingareasfor70years,”saysManager,Jason Wetzel.

Brown’ssolegoalistogetyouintotheperfectpairofshoes,andimpress youastheydoit. Wetzelsays,“Wewantpeopletofindwhattheyarelooking for,haveanenjoyableexperiencewhileshopping,andhaveaknowledgeableandfriendlystaffavailabletohelpthem.”Andkeepyoureyeoutfor somefuncelebrationsafterthealleyscapeprojectiscomplete.

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

Third: Shoes&Brews,63S.PrattPkwy.,UnitB,Longmont,(720)340-4290 shoesbrews.com

BESTSPORTINGGOODS

Dick’sSportingGoods 210KenPrattBlvd.,Longmont,(303)682-5740,dickssportinggoods.com

Dick’sSportingGoodsoffersafullselectionofequipmentandapparelforfitness,teamsports,recreationandoutdoorenthusiasts.Customerswill alsofindfootwearforanyneed,aswellasgeartosupportfavoriteteamsandplayersinbothcollegeandprofessionalsports.Thewideselectionandthe staff’s levelofserviceandknowledgekeepspeoplecomingbackandvotingthemaLongmontfavorite.

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

Third: Big5SportingGoods,1610MainSt.,Longmont,(720)652-6593,big5sportinggoods.com

BESTSTORAGE FACILITY AAAStorageFacility

25053rd Ave.,Longmont,(303)776-3629,aaastorage.net

Securityistopprioritywhenyouchooseastoragefacility. Youstoreyour stuff,andyouwanttoknowitwillbetherewhenyoucomeback,right?AAA Storageisdedicatedtoprovidingthecleanest,mostsecurestorageunitsin Longmont.“Wehaveaseven-footfencetoppedwithbarbedwire,electronic gatesandextensivevideocameraallovertheplace,”saysMichelleWhite, manager.“Wehavearesidentonthepropertyaswell.”AAAStorageisconvenientlylocatedatThirdandHover,nexttoGoldenPondsPark.Customers appreciatethewell-litpaveddrivesandeasy24/7access.Whetheryouhave justalittlestuff,orroomfuls,AAAStoragehasgotyoucovered,withunits rangingfrom5’x5’to10’x40’.

Second: U-HaulMoving&StorageofLongmontatHwy66,3885HighlandDr. Longmont,(970)535-6262, uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-Longmont-CO-80504/884094/

Third: CastleKeepStorage,7579HygieneRd.,Longmont,(303)678-0110 longmontstorage.com/castle-keep-storage

BESTTIRESTORE

Steve’sAutomotive 5102nd Ave,Longmont,(303)682-9015,stevesautorepairlongmont.com

Steve’sAutomotiveisafull-serviceautoshopthatalsoprovidestop-notch tireservices.Asanindependentdealer,theyareabletogetjustaboutany brandtireyouwanttorollon,likeFirestone,BridgestoneandPirelli.“We workhardtoprovidepersonalizedservicetoallofourcustomers,atvery competitiveprices,”saysLizRittenburg,manager.“Allofourtechniciansare trainedanddedicatedtoprovidingthebest.”Wheelalignment,tirebalance androtationaffecthowwellyourtiresfunctionandhowlongtheylast.The teamatSteve’scanlookatwearpatternsandletyouknowofanyabnormalitiesandwhattheymaymeanfortherestofyourvehicle.Whenyouneedtires ortireservices,rollintoSteve’sAutomotive.

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

Third: BigO Tires,1205S.MainSt.,Longmont,(303)772-1462,bigotires.com