Reporter-Herald Readers' Choice 2013

DavidsonGebhardt Dealerships

Davidson-Gebhardt Family Dealershipshave beenserving communitiesinnorthern Colorado andsouthern Wyomingsince1960. Adedicationtofamilyand communityhas giventhemastrong base of returncustomers,andtheir great pricesandselectionofvehicles continue to draw innewbuyers. Theyhaveover50yearsofproviding the bestcustomer experience availableinnorthern Colorado.

PeletonCycles opened in Lovelandin1992.OwnerRobin Torresstartedthe Colorado bike shopwithhis brother-in-lawoutofa love for allthingscyclingand adesire to learnasmuchaspossibleabout the bicyclebusiness.

Theshopoffers alarge selection of mountain, road,children’s and triathlonbikesas well asfull-service bike repair.

Breakaway Cycles

LovelandCycle‘n Fitness

Barnes &Noble, Inc.istheleading retailerofcontent,digitalmediaand educational products. With close to 700 retaillocations country-wide, oneofthelargeste-commercesites atBN.com ,andtheNOOK Media, there’s almostnothingthattheydon’t carry.Browsetheirstorefor the best selectionandservice. Grab aquickbite atthein-storecafe. Attend oneofthe events on theircalendar.Whatever you choose todo,you’resuretobepleased atBarnes &Noble.

Proudly serving Northern Colorado since1967, LovelandDesignCenter puttheir yearsofdesignexperienceto work for you.

Offering exceptionalserviceas well as consistentvalue,theyare the purveyorofsolutionsusing quality materialsandcreativeconcepts to exceed the expectations of their clients.

From casual to elegant,theyhave Loveland covered.

All AboutFloors

CustomOn-Site,Inc.would liketothankyouforvotingus oneofthebesthome-builders inNorthernColorado. We have beenbuildingqualityhomesfor over25yearsandcommittedto buildinghomesofdistinction andexcellence.Bycombining ourdesignsandyourvisions wecanbuildthehouseofyour dreams.

Your supportand confidencein our family operated funeralhome hashelpedusdevelop strong rootsinour community andhas madeus thenumberone funeralhome of choicein Loveland.

We areproudto bea constantleader, providingcompassionate services forthe families we serve!

Rowe’s Flowers andGifts proudly servesthe Lovelandarea (andanywhere inthe worldvia wire services).

Family-owned and operated,they arecommitted to offering only the finestfloralarrangementsand gifts.

Friendly,hometowndesigners createtheir vision. Attentiontodetail withtheir personaltouchmatters to them.Goingaboveand beyondis theirspeciality.

American FurnitureWarehouse located in Fort Collinsis yourhome for thelargestselectionoffurniture in Colorado.American Furniture Warehousehasthelargestselection of furnitureunderoneroofinthe country -not just Colorado.They also keep costslow, socustomers enjoynot only unmatched quality, but alsounbeatablesavings. Stopby and browsetheir huge selectionof furniturefor the wholehouseandso much more.

LovelandGarden Center and Nurseryproudly growsplants in Loveland, for Loveland.

Peoplemakeall thedifference, bothintheirstaffandtheir customers,towhomtheyexpress theirthanks for votingthemthe numberonegarden centerfor the eighth consecutive year.

Theywillcontinuetostrive to createthe best gardening experience possible.

KingSoopersoffers aconsistently wide selectionofgrocery items along with aconvenientin-store deli,bakeryandflorist. Avariety of giftcards for awiderangeoflocal restaurantsand retaillocationsmake aneasywaytopickupagift ora thank you.

Shoppers areabletotaketheir savingsfurtherbyusingtheir King Soopers cards to receivediscounts on fuelatmanylocationsas well.

TheSunshineHousehasbeencaring for andeducating youngchildren formore than35 years.Ourprogramsarecreated to igniteyourchild’s passion forlearning andpreparethem forfuturesuccess inschoolandlife. Visitourschool to experiencethedifference!

Orchards AceHardwareis Loveland’slocally andfamilyowned helpfulhardwarestore since1989. Going beyondthe average hardwarestore,Ace offers alaundry list of services such asscreenrepair, pipe threadingandcutting,custom shadesandsharpeningservices.

Theyworkhardtohavethe bestselectionofhardware,paint, plumbing, electrical,lawn,garden andhouseholditemsdelivered by smilingfaces.

BESTHOMEFURNISHINGS

American FurnitureWarehouse located in Fort Collinsis yourhome for thelargestselectionoffurniture in Colorado.American Furniture Warehousehasthelargestselection of furnitureunderoneroofinthe country -not just Colorado.They also keep costslow, socustomers enjoynot only unmatched quality, but alsounbeatablesavings. Stopby and browsetheir huge selectionof furniturefor the wholehouseandso much more.

JaredtheGalleriaofJewelry carries alargeselectionofjewelry including gemstones, goldand luxurytimepieces.

Want to createsomething unique? Their on-sitejewelers canhelp.Theyhandlealltypes of jewelry inneed of repairandtheir jewelers canmakemost repairsin onehour.

TheLoveland JaredStore also offers jewelry cleaningand inspectionabsolutelyfree.

LiquorMax Warehousehas becomeone of the premier retail wine,spiritand beer establishments. Providingtheir customers withthe best possible shopping experience istheir numberonepriority.

LiquorMax offers liquor, wine, andmore than800uniquevarieties of beerinits18,000square-foot warehouse.

Visit between 2and 6p.m. every Saturdayfor afreewinetasting. HouseofSpirits

Wilbur’s TotalBeverage

TEN,an AVEDALifestyleSalon andSpa,is committed to providing everypatron,menand women withthe besthair,skinandnail care,andmassageservices. Though theycarry andusethenationally recognized AVEDAproduct line, TENislocally ownedand operated. Theirstaffiscontinually training inthelateststylesandmethods to providetheir clientelewiththemost comprehensive arrayof services available.

Colorado basedcompany, Mattress King,wasestablishedin 1998, with just onestore inDenver. Mattress Kinghas expanded to include over 40locations acrossthe FrontRange.

Mattress Kingholds truetothe recognizabletagline“Nobodybeats the King-Nobody!” withtheir Low PriceGuarantee:Theywillbeat anyone’s priceby5%.

Familyowned and operated, Loveland Musichas beenservingthe musicneedsofnorthern Colorado since2001.

They offer musicand voice instruction, musictherapy,repairs, rentals,sales,and aprofessional staff of working musiciansand performers thatareabletoassistall ranges of ability.

It istheirmissiontoopenthe magic of music to everyone.

As adivisionofJAX Mercantile, Inc., Loveland’sJAX storehas once again proven to be afavorite in multiplecategories. They have earnedtheir reputationasthe Best OutdoorStoreby not only carrying the topbrandsin gear,but also by providing excellentinformationon avariety of outdoorexperiences via their websiteblog. They also offer on-sitecourses, such as Hunter’s Safety,throughoutthe year.

Whatever petsmayneed, PetSmartinLovelandhasit. They offer dog, cat,fish, bird,small animaland even reptilegoodsat affordable prices. Keep pets fed, entertainedhealthy, dressedup, or justallaroundpampered withtheir highqualityproducts.

PetSmartalsomakes one-stop shopping for petseasy by offering in-storegrooming,trainingsessions and veterinaryservices.

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Theappropriatefootwearis importantin Colorado,whether you’re shopping or climbinga Fourteener.JAX carries everything from fashionable to functional for men, womenandkids. Theyeven carry slippers andsocksfor those coldnightsin.

Discount Tire is America’s largest tire and wheel retailer. They provideexceptionalcustomer serviceatmorethan840storesin 23statesandhave proudly served Loveland for thepast four years. Thecompany’semployeesare knowledgeable,friendly andhonest. By offeringthehighestlevelof customer service,more product choicesandlowprices, Discount Tire hasearnedthe righttobe Loveland’strustedtireretailer. TIE -Big

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As adivisionofJAX Mercantile, Inc., Loveland’sJAX storehas once again proven to be afavorite in multiplecategories.

2 0 1 3 Readers’ CHOICE BESTPETSUPPLYSTORE JAXOutdoorGear -Ranch&Home 950E..EisenhowerBlvd., Loveland seecconnd d thiird

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Whetherbuying or renting JAX can accommodateandsporting need. Dick’sSportingGoods

Sportsman’s Warehouse 2 0 1 3 Readers’ CHOICE BESTSPORTINGGOODS STORE TS GGOODS JAXOutdoorGear -Ranch&Home 950E..EisenhowerBlvd., Loveland

arcThriftStoresis proud to bea Colorado ownedand operated nonprofitstorethat benefits Coloradans withintellectual/developmental disabilities.ShoppingatarcThrift Storesimprovesyourlifeand thelivesofothers in Colorado. Choosing reusing,helpsthe budget andtheplanet,and choosingarc ThriftStores supports alocal charity. Thearc team workshardtooffer the bestselectionatthe bestvalue.

Brown’sShoe FitCompany Famous Footwear s seccoond d t third d J 2 0 1 3 Readers’ CHOICE BESTSHOE STORE arcThriftStore 3131 N.Garfield Ave., Loveland 2 0 1 3 Readers’ CHOICE

ChampionWindowsofFort Collins ensurestheircustomers’ experience arepleasurable.

Sincetheycustom manufacture their windows, doors andpatio rooms,theyare able to provide themoststringentqualityand craftsmanship available.

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As thelargestlocally owned bankinLarimerCounty, Home Stateisbig enoughtooffer world classbankingservices, but small enoughtorememberthedifference between abig-citybankand atrue communitybank.

You’ll findthemtobearefreshing alternativetobanksthataresimply toobig to providesincere, personal service. That’s whythey’re themost popularlocally ownedbankin LarimerCounty.

Metric Motors has been Loveland’smost trusted automotive repairshopsince1976.

Frombrakestoclutches,tuneups to timing belts,theirskilled technicianshave theknowledge and experience to keep everyvehicle runningits best.

They will only recommend servicesthataretruly needed to keep vehicles operatingsafelyand dependably.

SpeedySparkle CarWash offers awiderangeofservicesfromthe ultra affordableSpeedyExterior Wash for $5.95 to aPremiumDetail of astandardcar for a$229.95base price.

They arethe only fullservice carwash between Fort Collinsand Longmont, providinganimportant, high-demandservicetoLoveland area residents.

Safelite/Elite’smissionistobe customer driven.Theyare powered by their peopleand asense of prideiswhatmotivatesthe Safelite team. Their technicians work hard to delivercustomerdelightand surpasscustomer expectations everytime.Quitesimply, their goalis to be theircustomers’ neighborhood glassshopfor life.

To be recognized as Loveland’s choice is agreathonor.

Approaching10 yearsinbusiness, EsteemCarpetCleaningstrives to bring exceptional quality, innovationand superior technology togetherinthe very bestcarpet cleaningserviceinall of Northern Colorado.Withthehelp of their loyalcustomers,they’ve become asuccessfullocally ownedsmall business. They extendtheirthanks to theircustomers,referrals,andthe Reporter Herald for this awardand recognition.

Mike’sCarpetCare

At TheSunshine House, children learnskills to prepare themfora brightfuture.

Utilizing aunique, brainbaseddevelopmentcurriculum, their programsarefocusedon encouraging everychild’sunique talentsandindividualitywhile building asolid foundation for school readinessandsocial development. TheSunshine House isnowenrolling.Call970-635-0111 or schedule atour today.

K-9 Islandunderstandsthat peaceofmindisimportant where your dogisconcerned.That’s whytheyoffer asafe, cleanand monitored environment wherepets can runandplaywithnewfriends, humanandcanine.

Thestaffseestheir roleasmore than justcaretakers,theyarea secondfamily, caring for alldogsas theywouldtheir own.

At Amy’sGreen DryCleaning, theyarecommitted to servingtheir customers and community.

With convenientstorelocations andvaletservice,Amy’s is dedicated to providingthehighestlevels of qualityand convenience.

They usean environmentally friendly cleaning processthatleaves clothes clean withoutthat “dry cleaning”smell.Theyalso offer free pick-upand delivery.

In 1991,Dr.John Kirk founded Kirk EyeCentertobring better eyecaretothe people of Northern Colorado.

He opened astate-of-the-art clinicineast Lovelandin2005 to providethe roomfor more comprehensive patientservices.

Dr.John Colvinjoinedthe practicein2003 to helpDr.Kirk meet the demand for eyecareby currentandnewpatients.

Investment Centersof America, Inc.is afull-servicefinancialfirm thatcan provideprofessional financialstrategies to Colorado individualsand business owners.

Even thoughtheir Loveland officescurrentlyserve over 2600 clients,theystill takethe time to understandtheneedsand goals of each client offeringassistance withinvestments,investment strategizing,retirementobjectives, taxstrategies,insurance,andmore.

Viegut FuneralHomeopened in2000andhas grownevery year since,leading to Viegut being voted the numberoneFuneralHomein Loveland.

Beingthenewestfuneralhome has giventhemthe opportunity to providenewandinnovative services. Being asix-generation familyofLovelandhas giventhem extensive knowledgeof the Loveland community.

Mariana Butteisapremier, 18-hole course featuringsoaring elevated tees, challengingholesthat border the rushing BigThompson Riverand breathtaking vistas of the RockyMountain FrontRange. Eighteen holesneverlookedsogood.

Mariana Buttehas beenrated four-and-a-halfstarsby“Golf Digest’andis repeatedly chosenas oneofColorado’s favorite courses.

At ShearNV Salon,itistheir goal to makeeachperson whosteps throughthe door lookand feel their absolutebest.

They arecommitted to excellence throughtheir extensive on-going training,aswellastheirstrong communityoutreach.

They look forwardtoproviding more people with agreat experience everytimetheyvisit.

AllAbout Hearingis aregional audiology practiceowned and operated by the physiciansat Alpine Ear,Nose&Throat, P.C., apremier medicaland surgical practicein Northern Colorado.Theircertified audiologistsarecommitted to providingthehighestlevelof hearinghealthcareandhearingaid salesandserviceinacomfortable and professionalmedicalsetting.

Albracht’s One Hour Heatingand AirConditioning offers installation andserviceofall majorbrandsand offers 24-hour emergencyservice. Thecompanyisknown for fair and consistentpricing withno hiddenfeesandhas beenselected asanXcel Energy“Top5”Heating RebateProducerfor thethirdyear in arow.

Embassy Suites, featuringthe full-serviceSpa Botanicaand Rocky RiverBar &Grill,offers more to Loveland residentsthan agreat place to stop andstay.

They have thethirdlargest hotel ballroominthestatefor conferencesandsocial events of all types.

Thisall-suitehotel features cooked-to-orderbreakfastanda two-hourmanager’s receptiondaily.

LovelandDesignCarpetOne has beenproudly serving Colorado since1970. Whetherdealing with anew constructionorthe perfect remodel,theycanhelp youfind asuitable designsolution. At LovelandDesignCarpetOne,the DesignConsultantshave decadesof combinedexperienceand extensive productknowledge andtheywant to shareitwiththeircustomers

Colorado GreenbeltManagement is acommerciallandscape maintenancecompanyservicing Northern Colorado.With over 20 yearsofexperienceinLandscape and Irrigation Management,they staystrongintheir visiontoservice the greencommunitywith adaily “hands-on” approach to property maintenanceand proper water management.

McKeeMedical Center is proud to be Loveland’scommunity hospitalsince1976. With astaff of nearly 800,thehospitalstrivesto provideexcellentpatientcare. They couldn’t do it without supportfromtheir corporateteam at BannerHealth,theirindependent physicianpartners and physicians in BannerMedical Group,the McKeeVolunteers andthe McKee Medical Center Foundation.

As thelargestlocally owned bankinLarimerCounty, Home Stateisbig enoughtooffer world classbankingservices, but small enoughtorememberthedifference between abig-citybankand atrue communitybank.

HomeStatemortgageadvisors assisthomebuyers infindingthe bestmortgagefortheirindividual needs,andsincethey’re local,they understandthearea betterthan nationalmortgage lenders can.

Jiffy Lube tookthe topspotfor oilchangefor the fourth yearina row and with good reason.

TheJiffy Lube SignatureService Oil Changehelpsmaintain thevalue of theircustomers’ vehicleinvestment by changing, inspecting, checking,fillingand cleaningessential components of the vehicle,helping to keep everything runningsmoothlyyear after year. GreaseMonkey RockyMountain QuickLube

Action Plumbingand Heating workstirelesslytoensurethe quality of boththeirplumbing work and theircustomer service. Their technicianshave an average of 25 yearsofexperienceandthey putittoworkearningcustomers’ trust. Action techniciansinstall qualityplumbing productsat reasonable prices, doingthejob right thefirst time to avoidhaving to fix avoidable problemslater.

HomeDepotismore than justan extensive choice of home improvement supplies. They’realso theirhelpfulstaff,guaranteed low prices,andguided instruction. Fromthefirst-time Do-ItYourselfer to theseasonedpro, HomeDepothasthe righttoolfor the rightjobandthe expertise to help youuseit.

Endless SummerTanningis Loveland’slargest, cleanestand coolesttanningsalon.

In additiontobeingSmartTan certified,theirstaffishighlytrained incustomer serviceand product knowledge.

They takepride inalways making their clientsthe numberone priority,andmaking everyeffortto satisfyeach client withtheirdiverse productsand equipment.

TravelLeaders is alocally owned agencythatspecializesinarranging alltypes of travel. They canassist with weekendgetawaysorthat “trip of alifetime”

Thereare no fees for arranging avacationorcruisepackage,so stop inandmeet with oneoftheir travelexperts todayfor theirspecial promotions on travel. They areopenfrom8a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 9a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturday.

ChilsonRecreation/SeniorCenter is Loveland’s recreationcenter. Workingoutiseasy with amenities such ascardioand weight equipment,indoorcycling, walking track, pools,steam room, racquetball, gymnastics center,dropin childcareandmore than100 group classes, personaltrainingand fitness testing.

Chilsonalso offers awing devoted just to seniors.

JoinhostsAshleyDean andQuentin Youngas theyturnthespotlighton diversemusicalactsfrom Colorado –andthosejust passingthrough. Watch bandstakeoverour compactstudio.Soakup thebanter.Findoutwhat makesthemtick.Sign upfortheSecondStory newsletterandimmerse yourselfinthescene.

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Henry’sPubinvitespatrons to stepback in timeand experience thehistoric class of downtown Loveland while enjoying classicand contemporary American Cuisine made andserved withthe utmost attention to detail.

Thepub offers weeklylunch specials,nightlygourmetdinner specials,homemadedessertsas well as alargeselectionofliquors and wine. McGraff’sAmericanGrill

Next DoorFood &Drinkis devotedtodeliveringcreative, hand-crafted cuisine with excellentservice in afun,inviting atmosphere.Samplethetastytapas (as well as afulllunch,dinneror dessert menu)attheRialtoTheater Center from 11:30a.m.daily. Enjoyhappy hourfrom 2to 6p.m. on theoutdoorpatio, featuring Colorado only draftsand homemade sangria.

Asian Cafe &Grill serves aunique variety of Asiancuisine,from traditional Chinese to Vietnamese, Japaneseand Thai.

They featureanarray of Asian favorites;sesame chicken, pho, teriyaki bowls, Thaicurries,fresh sashimi, cooked surf andturfrolls, vegetarianand gluten free.

Asian Cafe is afamily-friendly restaurant withsomething for everycustomer.

Aftertheirimpressive beginnings inEstes Park,Donut Haus opened asecondequallysuccessfullocation in Loveland. They don’tstopat donutsthough.Stop by theirshop forbreakfast burritos, coffee, pastries,piesandsandwiches, too. Comein oftenenoughandthey’ll knowyournameandparticular pastry preference.

Don’tforgettopickupacake for thatspecial occasion(orjust dessert)while you’re there.

Stakeout astooland experience the bestbarin Loveland.

Located inhistoric downtown Loveland, Pourhouse Barand Grill isallaboutgood food,greatdrinks, andlive entertainment.

With ahugemenuand great beerand cocktails, addedtotheir rotatingnightlyline-up of live events,theyare sure to make everyonehappy.

Nordy’sislocally ownedand operated.TheirLovelandand Fort Collinslocationsarefamous for servingthe bestbarbecuein Northern Colorado. Everyrib,brisket,pork,sausage andturkeyischecked individually by their expert pitmaster to ensure the juiciest,most tender meat around. Fordine-in,carry-out, delivery or full-servicecatering, there isno onebetterthan Nordy’s.

Breakfast

•BreakfastBurrito 2.00

•BreakfastBurritowith cheese2.00

Eggs, Potatoes&Chef’sChoiceofmeat (Ham, Bacon,ChorizoorBreakfast sausage)

SMO·3.50 DLX•4.75

Huevos Rancheros

2eggs,potatoes, greenchile,beans&

2tortillas •5.50

2Eggs, Potatoes &Toast With ham, baconor sausage•5.00

2Pancakes or French Toast•3.00

MexicanRestaurants

Phone-in •Carry-out

Dine-in •Catering

Loveland

1477 E. Eisenhower

Loveland,CO80538

970-622-0332

www.eatatsantiagos.com

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 6:00am -8:00pm

Sunday8:00am -2:30

Closed Mondays

Appetizers

StuffedSopapillas

Stuffed with anytwo items(excludingsteak)underthe burrito sectionthensmothered &deluxed •6.00

Tamales& ChileRellenos

Tamales -Plain •1.50 Smothered•2.50

Rellenos- Plain•1.50 Smothered•2.50

Indian Tacos

Tostadas

Children’sMenu

Beans,Rice, Beef &Tortilla4.00 Cheese Enchilada,beans&rice4.00

Burrittos

Chile Plain Inside SMODLX

Bean 2.002.253.504.75

Bean&Cheese2.252.503.755.00

Beef 2.252.503.755.00

Beef&Beans 2.252.503.755.00

Bean & Chicharrones 2.252.503.755.00

Chicken(w/rice) 2.252.503.755.00

Bean&Carnita2.252.503.755.00

Carnita2.503.004.255.50

Steak5.255.50 6.507.50

SMO-Smotheredwithgreenchileontop

DLX-Smotheredwithgreenchileandtoppedwithcheese, lettuceandtomato

Additional itemsinsideburritosareanadditional .50 Additional itemsontopofburritos,pleaserefertosides

Tacos

Hard ShellTaco BeeforChicken·1.50

SoftShellTaco BeeforChicken·3.75

Smothered•5.00

Enchiladas

CarnitaPlatter

Platters

Beans,rice, guacamole, chile&2tortillas •8.00

*Fajitas(Steak orChicken)

Beans,rice, guacamole&2tortillas •8.50

*Small Combo

Taco,tostada,cheeseenchilada &beanburrito smothered •7.00

*LargeCombo

Taco,tostada,cheeseenchilada,beanburrito smothered,tamale,beans &rice•10.00

EnchiladaDinner

Cheese,beef &chickenenchilada,rice&beans •7.00

•Mexican Hamburger•6.25

3Soft Taquitos

Chicken,beef or carnita, beans,rice&picode galloorgreenchile •7.00

Flautas

Chicken,beef or carnita, topped with sourcream &guacamole,with sideofbeans &rice•7.50 GreenChile Bowl With 2tortillas •4.00 GreenChile Plate Beans,rice&2tortillas •6.00

•Tacos AI Carbon

3soft steak tacoswithsideofbeans,riceand picodegallo &guacamole•8.50

TamaleDinner

2smothered tamales,with beans &rice•6.50 Chile RellenoDinner

2smotheredchileRellenos,soft or crispywith beans,rice&2tortillas •6.50

•PorkChopDinner

2porkchops smothered with greenchile,beans& rice•9.00

Carne Asada

Beans,rice, chile&2tortillas •8.50

•Barbacoa

FamilySize

3shreddedbeefsoft tacoswithbeansandrice, guacamole, lettuce &tomato•8.50

Chile Fries •5.50

SlideOrders

Tortillas.50

Chile2.00

Sour Cream1.00 Potatoes1.50

Cheese 1.25 Chicharrones1.50

Beans1.50

French Fries2.00

Rice 1.50 Guacamole2.00

Desserts

Sopapillas•2.50 Churros•2.50

BESTBREAKFAST

Santiago’sMexican Restaurants

Motheralwaystold youtoeata good breakfast(and lunch!). In this light, bright, cheerful breakfast-lunch eatery, itiseasy to do.

Omelettes,frittatas, whole-wheat pancakes, golden waffles,homemade soup,sandwiches,creativesalads,and exciting Mexicandishesareservedall dayby‘eggceptional’servers.

TheEgg &Iisopenweekdays from 6a.m. to 2p.m.andfrom 7a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdayand Sunday. LovelandBreakfastClub

Doug’sDayDiner

Santiago’sprovidesthe best green chilein Colorado.Pickyourheat -mild,halfandhalf, or hotand smotherLoveland’sbest burrito.

Santiago’sisbig on familyand theywant everycustomer to feel likeapartoftheirs. Thisfamily stylerestaurantwants to getitright thefirst time. When customers walkinthe door,theyare greeted by afriendlyface,andserved fresh, good,food that’s made withcare.

ExecutiveChef, KristinKling, openedTheFiresideCaféin2004, bringingherawardwinningtalents to Loveland.

Whetherit’sanofficemeeting for 10, aformaldinnerfor 120, athemedreception, luncheon, corporateevent,no detailis toobig or toosmall.FiresideCafécatering professionalsguaranteetimeliness, affordabilityandthe quality expected by theircustomers,every time.

Johnson’sCorneristhehome of the WorldFamous CinnamonRoll;sweet, deliciousandas bigasyourplate, but theirmenu goesfurtherthanthat.

Lunchanddinnerisalways deliciousand perfectlytoppedoff withtheirmouth-wateringpie.

Travel&Leisuremagazine recently namedthem“oneofthe top10best breakfastspotsinthe world”,andin 2004,the Food Networkranked them asthe “Top TruckStopRestaurant”in the country.

AtJiffyLubeyouneverneedan appointmenttodropyourcarofffora quickoil change.Justdriveinwhen it’sconvenientforyou! We pride ourselvesinofferingfast,stateofthe artautomotiveservicesthatmeetand exceedcustomer expectations.

QdobaMexicanGrill BigCityBurrito

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Loveland Coffee Companystrives to deliverthe very best experience to everysinglecustomer,every single timetheyvisit.

They offer up delicioushot or frozenlattés,smoothies,locallymade pastriesand breakfast burritos.

They have beencaffeinating Loveland for over eight yearsand look forwardtomanymore.

Next DoorFood &Drinkis devotedtodeliveringcreative,handcrafted cuisine with excellentservice in afun,invitingatmosphere. That goes double fordessert.Far from sticking to thebasic brownie, Next Doorgetsfanciful withsweets likethemaple pecantart, blackberry and peachcobblerand Italian Zeppoles.Eating dessert firsthere wouldnot be frownedupon.

TIE -Perkins Restaurant andBakery

Smashburger has beenvoted the “Best Hamburger”inLovelandthree yearsinarow!

Smashburger is extremely appreciativeofthis awardand works hardevery daytoprovide thehighest qualityfood,inafunandinviting atmosphere.Thesecret liesinthe “Smash”!

They encourageanyonewhohasn’t beentothe Loveland Smashburger yettostopby.

RedRobinGourmetBurgers

Freddy’s

&Steakburgers

Next DoorFood &Drinkis devotedtodeliveringcreative,handcrafted cuisine with excellentservice in afun,invitingatmosphere.

Theatmosphere is extrahappy everyday from 2to6p.m. during Loveland’sBest HappyHour, featuring aColorado only taplineup.Ifbeerisn’tyourthing,they alsohave afullmenuofwinesand creativecocktails to suit everytaste.

4th StreetChophouse

Dr.Renita Boesiger Dr.CherylHadlock

Backin1981, TCBY opened the country’s firstfrozenyogurtshopin Arkansas.

Realizing quicklythattheyhad aunique productthe country was clamoring for,theystarted offeringfranchise opportunitiesthe following year.

Sincethat time,theyhave continuedtogrow andnowoperate 450storesnationwide.

Visitthe Lovelandlocations, today.

DairyDelite

DairyQueen

At Carino’s Italian Grill,theyvalue customer relationships becausethat isthe truepulse of their success.

Visit Carino’s for auniquemeal includingpasta,pizza,seafood and original Italiancreations. Serveitup familystyle withtheirfamilyplatters or keepit personalwithindividual pizzas.

SignatureItalian cocktailsare served for the grownups, but don’t forgettocheck outtheirfunkid menu.

Biaggi’sRistoranteItaliano

OliveGarden

Italian Restaurant

whattheydobest, but when it comes to kids,theyrecognizethat onetastedoesn’t fitall. That’s whytheyoffer amenufullofkid friendly choicesincludingsides anddrinks, just to makethelittlest familymembersfeel special.

RedRobinwantsfamilies to feel welcomeand comfortable while diningandpartofthatishavinga fun environment for everyone to enjoy.

ExecutiveChef, KristinKling, openedTheFiresideCaféin2004, bringingherawardwinningtalents to Loveland.

FiresideCafemakes lunch an eventwithuniquepizzas, sandwichesandhouse-made soups. Choosefrom the chef-created menu itemsorbuild your own withtheirfreshingredientlist.

Topitoff with achai orblended coffee drink for alittlepick-me-up.

Alocalfavorite,ElPueblito

Mexican Restauranthas afullarray of delicious Mexicandishes. Theirfamily is beyondthankful to theircustomersfor believingin what theydo, and for their preference and loyaltytoElPueblitoRestaurant. They welcomeeveryonetocome and give themthe opportunityto servegreat food withoutstanding service.

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Adelita’s FineMexican Food

Grimm Brothers Brewhouseis devotedtotheartandscienceof beerand brewing. Apassionfor brewingand sharingexcitingflavors of beerare attheheartofthethis brewery’svalues.

Grimm Brother’sBrewhouse was founded by avidhome-brewers and beerenthusiasts wholove producing qualityflavoredbeers.

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Next DoorFood &Drinkis devotedtodeliveringcreative, hand-crafted cuisine with excellentservice in afun,inviting atmosphere.Why not enjoy Loveland’sbestappetizers and dessertsonLoveland’sbestoutdoor patio?

Comesitoutsidefor happy hour from 2to6p.m. featuring Colorado brewsandhomemade sangria,and staytowatch the sunset overa deliciousdinnerand dessert.

ThefirstInternational House of Pancakes opened in1958in Toluca Lake, California. Amarketing programintroducedthe acronym “IHOP”in1973. In November 2010,IHOP opened its1500th restaurant.

Dayornight -it’salwaystime forbreakfast. They usefresh ingredientsand greatflavors, andtheirmeals(andpancakes of course)arealwaysmadefrom scratch.

Arte Pizzeriaislocally ownedand operated by anativeofNaples, Italy. Theirauthentic Italian recipes usefreshingredientsandintegrate eco-friendly optionswhenpossible to help preservethe environment.

Each pizzais aunique work of art,crafted individually to order.

Experience theartistry ina relaxed environment, enjoytakeout or choose delivery to theirhome or office. Grazie!

ExecutiveChef, KristinKling, openedTheFiresideCaféin2004, bringingherawardwinningtalents to Loveland.

In additiontodelicioussalads, FiresideCaféalsocreatesunique pizzas,sandwichesandhouse-made soups.

Stop inearlierfor atasteofthe freshlydailybreakfastmenu anda cup of FiresideBlend coffee.

As thelocalseafood restaurant, Bonefish’s anglers hope to ensure thateach customer’s experience is outstandingeach timetheyvisit. Thoughtheyofferjustabout everythingoutofthesea,there are plentyofsteakand chickenentrées as well.

Withdifferentspecials everyday inthe restaurantandbar,there is sure to be something everyone will enjoy.

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Forover45yearsThe BlackSteer hasserved itshouse-cutandaged, CertifiedAngus Beef,and for 11 yearsithas beenvoted numberone in Loveland.

Afteraging,the beefiscut and cooked to order,dailythenpaired up withmade from scratch soups, fries,dressingsand desserts.

Come for thesteak, comeback for thesalads,seafood andpasta. It’s allonthemenu at TheBlack Steer.

Sushi Zensaicaptured Loveland’s heartbyofferingfantastic lunch specialsand afresh, quality selectionofdelicious sushi,sashimi, standardrollsandspecial rolls. Beyond sushi,stop in for awide selectionofbento,bowlsand noodledishes,and be sure to ask abouttheir Chef’s Special.

WingShack is afamily-friendly, locally owned,casual wing restaurant. Whetherdining-in or taking dozensofdelicious wings home to thefamily, they’ve got cravingscovered.

WingShack uses fresh,natural wingstossedinhomemade signaturesauces.Each order is cooked fresh to orderensuring great wingsevery visit.

Next DoorFood &Drinkis devotedtodeliveringcreative,handcrafted cuisine with excellentservice in afun,invitingatmosphere. They serveafullmenuoflunch, dinnerandtapasattheRialto Theater Center from 11:30a.m. daily.

Enjoyhappy hourfrom 2to6 p.m. on theoutdoorpatio,featuring local brewsandhomemade sangria.

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Dr.JohnDildine, DDS

CoberlyChiropracticis dedicated to helping youachieveyour wellnessobjectives by combining skillsand expertisethatspan the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum.

Dr.Guy Coberlyiscommitted to bringing youbetterhealthand abetterway of lifebyteachingand practicingthe trueprinciples of chiropractic wellnesscare. Scott

TheFiresideCaféstrivestobring Loveland delicious breakfastand lunchwith welcomingandfriendly service.

They invite customers to relaxin the beautifullobby,warmyourself by thefire,sip ahotcup of coffee, and enjoyaleisurelybitewith friends.

Customers love thattheynever fail to go the extramile to bringa smile.

Dr.John Dildine’s dentistry firm has beenservingthe Loveland area for over 30 years. Hispractice provides for alltypes ofgeneral dentistry needs.

Fairgrounds Park,located atthe oldLarimerCountyFairgrounds location,hasthe

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McKee FamilyDentistry: Dr.StephenBallardWDDS

Whatever youhave inmind, you’re sure to enjoyaday outat Fairgrounds Park.

DEBURNSCONSTRUCTIONCO.

DEBurns Construction CompanyinLovelandis aprivate building contractor,establishedin 1977.

They have builttheir reputation on three keypractices; quality, integrity and experience.Customers knowtheycan expect that when theychoose ahomebuilt by DE BurnsConstruction.

If you’re looking for areputable builder whoisdedicated to theway Lovelandlives,callthemtoday. CustomOn-Site Builders,Inc.

With over 10,000squarefeet of space andeight awesome inflatables,plus dedicated toddler andparentareas withfree wireless internetservice,your visit to Bounce! will be comfortableand enjoyable.

Takeyour children 10 yearsold and younger to playseven daysa week or reserveone of theparty areas for yourspecial event. Either wayyouaresuretohave agreat timeatourindoorplayground.

Each yearin August TheLarimer CountyFairand Rodeotakes over TheRanchinLoveland.

It’s afamilyaffair with events such as areal dogand pony show, ropingandbarrelraces,jousting demonstrations,PRCA Rodeo,a nightlycarnival, food,livemusic and much more.

It also provides4-Hmembers an opportunitytodisplaythe projects thattheyhave raisedorcreated over the year.

Group Publishing’s people maketheirculture, whichiswhy the companyisverycareful when selectingstaff.

Grouplooks for people whohelp elevatethe company’scorevalues, friendliness,innovation,learning, excellence andservanthood.

TheGroup environmentis one of constant change. They’realways looking for “a betterway”intheir productsas well intheirinternal operations.

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Colorado,Benson SculptureGarden has provided abeautifulanduniqueoutdoor setting for showcasingsculpture since1985. It isinthis peaceful 10-acregarden thatthe Loveland High Plains Arts Councilhostsits renowned Sculptureinthe Park eventeachsummer.

Currently, there are139piecesof sculptureonpermanentdisplayby world-renownedartists.

Re-establishedin2013, Cactus Grille Restaurantin Loveland, is auniqueandfunplace to eat, drink,hangoutand enjoyagreat atmosphere.Enjoythe beautiful decor, comfortableseatingand most of alltheamazing food that thisnewplace bringstothearea. Bringfriends,family, and neighbors to trytheirsignature dish; delicious,made-from-scratch Guacamole withfreshingredients.

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Houseof NeighborlyService

Foundations Church

TheGrouphas180 realtors in fiveofficesserving Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley,Windsorand surrounding communities.

They areowned locally by the people whoworkhere.

As themarketleader,theystrive to be THEsource of realestate informationfor Northern Colorado and to helptheircustomers,buyers andsellers,get wheretheyneed to be on time.

House of Neighborly Service has provided assistancetolowincomeindividualsandfamiliesin Southern LarimerCountyfor over 50 years.

HNSwasestablishedin1961 by thelocalpastorsof Loveland to be acentralplace inLarimer Countywhere theycould refer people for assistanceand provide ample resources, accountability, and compassionatepeople to minister to thoseinneed.

Habitat ForHumanity

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Foundations Churchisanondenominational Christian churchthat began on Christmas Eve,2011. Since thatdayFoundationshas beencentered on God’sgrace.Nomatter whoare you, what you’ve done, or whereyouareon yourjourney, youwillbewelcomed.

They meet at ThompsonValleyHigh School on Saturdays at4:30 p.m.and Sundays at 9and11a.m. They arealso abouttostartrenovatingtheirfuture home-theold Metrolux Theater,at Hwy.34andDenver Ave.

RobProctor wouldliketothank Loveland for their votesandtheir confidence in@HomeRealEstate.

If youhaven’theard-it’sa seller’s market. If ahomeisingood condition, good location,andnot toooverpriced, multiple bidoffers arecomingin withinthefirst week of being on themarket.

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