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R e p o r t e r- H e r a l dreaders have spoken.When it comes to living in Northern Colorado, there’sa lot to like. More than 1,000 readers sent in ballotsidentifying the best the area has to offer. From where tofind the best steak to where to take the kids for a funfamily day, it’s all inside.

Categories include best people, places and events,best food and drink and best in business. Some wereblowouts and some came down to the last vote.Regardless, congratulations to all of the top picks ofthis year’s Reporter-Herald Readers’ Choice awards.

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created by husbands waiting on theirshopping wives. It has since caught on withboth genders, and is best practiced from abench or a leaning position against a shopwall. Sunglasses are recommended for thosewishing for maximum stare time,but remember, pointing and whisperingare considered poor sportsmanship.

Other favorites:Lake Loveland4th Street in Loveland

BEST THING ABOUT LOVELANDThe peopleNot to be conceited, but Love-

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Other favorites:The artThe small town feel

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MOST SCENIC STREET4th StreetHome to historic downtown Loveland, 4th Street

offers several locally owned gems and the small towncharm that Loveland is known for. Stroll past the Ri-alto Theatre, the downtown shops and restaurants,the Library and Civic Center Park. Keep your eye outfor squirrels, statues and art along the way.

Other favorites:Eisenhower Boulevard near Lake LovelandMountain Avenue

MOST ROMANTIC SPOT/BEST VIEW/BEST PLACE TO WALK A DOG

Lake LovelandIf there’s one thing Loveland does right,

it’s romance. Case in point: Lake Loveland.The mountains in the backdrop, the soundof the water splashing against the shore,boats sinking into the sunset ... this is themost romantic spot since make-out point.Oh yeah, bring the dog too.

Other romantic favorites:Benson Sculpture GardenEstes park

Other best view favorites:Devils BackboneHorsetooth Reservoir

Other best place to walk a dog favorites:Fairgrounds ParkLoveland Bike Trail

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A VISITOR/BEST SCULPTURE

Benson Sculpture GardenOne of the most impressive elements of

Loveland is its art scene. Leading the show-

case is Benson Sculpture Garden, located at2908 Aspen Drive in Loveland. There you’llfind 130 pieces of sculpture on permanentd i s p l a y.

Other visitor favorites:Estes ParkRocky Mountain National Park

Other best sculpture favorites:Tr i a n g l eKids on a log

BEST CHURCHCrossroads Church5420 N. Taft AveLoveland, 970-203-9201Crossroads reaches thousands of people

each week, and focuses on teaching theworkings of Jesus Christ through powerfulworship and a life-changing message. Thechurch is known for its passionate methodsof celebrating God, often using music, video,dance and drama.

Other favorites:First United Methodist ChurchSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

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BEST CHANGE IN LOVELANDCenterraWith 3,300 acres dedicated to business, natural

areas and living communities, Centerra has madea dramatic impact on Loveland.

The McWhinney development was built as “acommunity designed to enhance all aspects oflife,” according to the Centerra Web site.

Other favorites:Fairgrounds ParkJax Outdoor Gear Ranch & Home

BEST LOCAL EVENTSculpture in the ParkFor a truly unique Loveland experience, visit

Sculpture in the Park in August. It is heralded asone of the finest outdoor juried exhibitions ofthree-dimensional artwork in the United States,and features the work of more than 200 sculptorsfrom around the world. It is held at Benson Sculp-ture Garden.

Other favorites:Corn Roast FestivalLoveland Loves BBQ

BEST PARKFairgrounds ParkFairgrounds Park, located at the former site of

the Larimer County Fairgrounds, is nothing if notfun. Large picnic areas, a spray park, sports areasand access to the Big Thompson river make Fair-grounds Park a winner.

Other favorites:North Lake ParkBenson Sculpture Garden

BEST CAMPGROUNDBoyd Lake State Park3720 N County Road 11-C, Loveland970-669-1739If a good old fashioned camping trip is in order,

try Boyd Lake. With 148 paved sites, Boyd lake isset up to handle a large number of campers. Thepopular destination also hosts boating, fishing andswimming in the summer and ice fishing and lake-side hiking in the winter.

Other favorites:Carter lakeRiver view

BEST PLACE TO WATCH WILDLIFERocky Mountain National Park970-586-1206Whether you’re interested in camping, hiking or

spotting wildlife, this park has it all. RMNP rangesin elevations from 8,000-foot grassy valleys toweather beaten mountain tops at 14,259 feet.

Other favorites:Estes ParkDevil’s Backbone

BEST PLACE TO HIKEDevil’s BackboneLocated off Hidden Valley Drive, approximately

two miles west of the intersection of Wilson Avenueand Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland.

Devil’s backbone is a great place to take a hike.With seven miles of trails, three loops and rollinghills, visitors are sure to enjoy this scenic area.

Other favorites:Rocky Mountain National ParkEstes Park/ Horsetooth Reservoir

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BEST PLACE FOR FREEE N T E RTA I N M E N T

Foote LagoonAmphitheater

Lovelanders havelong enjoyed theconcerts and otherfree entertainmentpresented at FooteLagoon Amphithe-a t e r.

Other favorites:CenterraOld Town Ft.

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BEST GOLF COURSEMariana Butte Golf Course701 Clubhouse Drive, Loveland970-667-8308Eighteen holes never looked so good. Mariana

Butte has been rated at four-and-a-half stars by “GolfDigest” and is repeatedly chosen as one of Col-orado’s favorite courses.

Other favorites:The Olde CourseCattail Creek Golf Course

BEST PLACE TO SKATEBOARDLoveland Sports Park950 N. Boyd Lake Ave., LovelandWith bowls, lips, dips, steps, ramps and ledges, this

park is not for the tentative, but is a great place toget your ollie on. If you’re not quite ready to do thetricks, or sure what the term ollie means, relax, it’sstill a great place to take in the action.

Other favorites:Fairgrounds Park RH photo/Rhema Muncy119 E. 4th St.

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BEST DAY TRIPEstes ParkThe drive from Loveland to

Estes Park is a sight to behold,winding through some of theprettiest parts of the RockyMountains. Once in EstesPark, fill your day withshopping, dining, hiking andmuch more.

Other favorites:Rocky Mountain National ParkTrail Ridge Road

BEST FISHING SPOTBig Thompson RiverTrout is the name of the game

in this Front Range river. Startingin Rocky Mountain National Parkand flowing through Lake Estes,Big Thompson is a scenic stretchheld dear to fly fishermen. Findcalm pools under rushing rapids

and some wide open stretches ofcalm water to test your castingand snagging abilities.

Other favorites:Lake LovelandBoyd Lake

BEST KIDS EVENTCorn Roast FestivalHappens every August at Old

Fairground Park in LovelandStarting the day with a colorful

parade, it is not hard for the kidsto enjoy free candy and a commu-nity spectacle of clowns, cars andlocal smiling businesses. Then letthem eat their fill of corn and par-ticipate in all kinds of family activ-ities in an event fit for the wholecity to come out and enjoy.

Other favorites:Larimer County FairFishing Derby

BEST PLAYGROUNDFairgrounds Park700 S. Railroad Ave., LovelandFeaturing two playground areas, covered picnic spots, flush

restrooms, drinking fountains, a dog park, a skate park, riveraccess and a spray park, the Fairgrounds Park is the perfect outletto exercise the little kiddos, not to mention the entire family.Or venture out for a quick trip into the wild from one of theirrecreational trail passes.

Other favorites:North Lake parkDwayne Webster Park

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The BestFood & Drink

BEST MEXICAN FOOD/MARGARITAAdelitas Fine Mexican Food414 E. 6th St., Loveland970-669-9577After recovering from a fire, Adelitas

came back stronger than ever in 2009.The restaurant specializes in deliciousMexican cuisine and mouth wateringm a rg a r i t a s .

Other best Mexican food favorites:3 MargaritasEl Pueblito

Other best margarita favorites:3 MargaritasRio Grande Mexican Restaurant

BEST PIZZAPapa Murphy’s986 East Eisenhower Blvd.,

Loveland; 970-667-97001131 Eagle Drive, 970-669-7272With 1,100 Papa Murphy’s locations

in North America, suffice it to say thispizza is popular. The reasons are plen-tiful: Each pizza features fresh ingredi-ents, including 100 percent all-natural,whole-milk mozzarella, cheddar andprovolone cheeses. Plus, there are realmeat toppings with no fillers, includ-ing Canadian bacon and premium sala-mi, pepperoni, Italian sausage andground beef. Other toppings abound.

Other favorites:Justine’s PizzaArte Pizzeria

BEST CHINESE FOOD

Asian Café & Grill1323 Eagle Dr.,

L oveland970-622-0688For the second year

in a row, Asian Cafe &Grill has won for bestChinese food. Regu-lars especially love thesesame and orangechicken entrees. Therestaurant also offerssushi, Thai and Viet-namese dishes.

Other favorites: Canton PalacePF Chang’s China Bistro

BEST ITALIAN FOODCarino’s Italian1455 Rocky Mountain Ave.970-203-9900Carino’s Skilletinis, Five Meat Tus-

can Pasta, Timballo and Grilled Chick-en Bow Tie Festival are sure to satisfyItalian food enthusiasts. When you’refinished with the main course try anItalian dessert or a signature Italianbeverage.

Other favorites:Cipoletti’s Italian RestaurantMonaco Trattoria

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DINNERDATE/BEST STEAK

4th St. Chophouse125 E. 4th St., Loveland970-613-8287If you’re really looking to impress

your date, treat him or her to dinner at4th Street Chophouse. The restaurantis known for its fresh entrees and ex-tensive wine list.

For a special treat, order a cut ofL oveland’s most popular steak. 4th St.offers several flavorful cuts including abacon-wrapped filet minon and a 12-ounce New York strip steak.

Other dinner date favorites:Henr y’s PubCipoletti’s Italian Restaurant

Other steak favorites:Black SteerLone Star

BEST BAKERY/DESSERTSSchmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen808 14 SW, Loveland; 970-667-9811Once again, Schmidt’s has taken the honors for

best bakery and best desserts. The beloved Lovelandbakery specializes in cakes and delicious pastries,and is also a great place to have Sunday brunch.

Other bakery favorites:Pe r k i n sDonut Haus/Panera Bread

Other desserts favorites:Fireside CaféApplebee’s

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BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDSMcDonalds209 East 29thLoveland, 970-669-8250

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250 West 65thLoveland, 970-461-1566

With Happy Meals, toys and playgrounds,McDonald’s is Loveland’s choice for a fun din-ner stop. And many locations offer a coffeebar and free WiFi for mom and dad, the per-fect combination of work and play for the en-tire family.

Other favorites:Red RobinC h i c k - f i l -A

BEST CINNAMON ROLLJohnson’s Corner2842 SE Frontage Road970-667-2069The only things in life that you can count on are

death, taxes and Johnson’s Corner winning for bestcinnamon roll. The restaurant’s rolls have a nationalfollowing, as about 185,000 of them are sold everyy e a r.

Other favorites:Country Junction RestaurantSchmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen

BEST PLACE TO GET AN ADULT BEVERAGEHenr y’s Pub234 E. 4th St., Loveland970-613-1896With several beers on tap and bottled varieties

ready to serve, Henry’s is the perfect place to enjoy afew cold ones. The pub is designed to handle bothlarge parties and quiet dinners.

Other favorites:McGraff’s RestaurantOld Chicago

BEST LATTEThe Coffee Tree422 E. 4th St., Loveland; 970-663-1885It’s no wonder The Coffee Tree won for

best latte. The business uses only thefinest, fairly traded, shade-grown coffeeand hormone-free milk. The Coffee Tree islocated inside the Anthology Book Compa-ny and offers amazing pouring latte art.

Other favorites:Loveland CoffeeFireside Café

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BEST ALL YOU CAN EATCountry Buffet118 W. Troutman Parkway,

Fort Collins; 282-8294Enjoy grilled carved steak,

seafood salad, creamy mac andcheese, and much more atCountry Buffet, and feel free togo back for seconds and thirds.Just don’t forget to save roomfor Dessert Central.

Other favorites:Great Wall BuffetRed Dragon

BEST ICE CREAMPenguins Homemade Ice

C re a m1518 N. Madison, Loveland970-292-8178If premium ice cream is on

your to-do list, visit PenguinsHomemade Ice Cream in Love-land. The business carries 36

flavors of ice cream made inhouse. While you’re there enjoya smoothie.

Other favorites:Dairy QueenDairy Delight

BEST SEAFOODBonefish Grill4920 Thompson Pkwy, John-

stown; 970-663-3474Bonefish Grill is located near

the 25/34 development (justsouth of the Promenade Shopsat Centerra). The popularseafood restaurant specializesin Bacon Wrapped Atlantic SeaScallops, Imperial Longfin,Chilean Sea Bass and Singa-pore Calamari.

Other favorites:Red LobsterFish

BEST BURGER/NACHOS/HAPPY HOUR

McGraff’s American Grill1602 E. Eisenhower Blvd.,

669 8847Lovelanders have long taken

their burgers and nachos seri-ously, which is good, because sodoes McGraff’s American Grillin Loveland. Try the half-poundMcGraff’s Burger and the Lean& Mean Buffalo Burger. Or dolike Bill Cairo of Loveland(above with the trophy), who re-cently ate his 500th Portobello Burger.

Or go with the Nachos Grande, Loveland’s favorite for cheesy chips. It comeswith black beans, scallions, tomatoes, jalapenos and beef or chicken.

And once again, McGraff’s American Grill has taken the honors for best happyhour. The blue-roofed establishment has won over Lovelanders with happy hourdeals on well drafts, wine and appetizers.

Other burger favorites:Red Robin Gourmet BurgersGrandpa's Cafe

Other nachos favorites:QdobaApplebee'sOn the Border

Other happy hourfavorites

Doc'sApplebee's

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BEST PLACE FOR A CHEAP DATEMcDonalds/SubwayMultiple locations throughout LovelandL et’s face it, there are times in everyone’s life

when money is tight, but you still want to go out.Thankfully there are sandwiches and salads from fastfood restaurants such as McDonalds and Subway.Get her a meal with a prize for extra points.

Other favorites:Lake LovelandApplebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

BEST MEAL UNDER $5We n d y ' s

1200 Eagle Dr., Loveland; 970-669-1280

1519 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland; 663-3830

1405 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland; 461-9175For a meal under $5, visit Wendy’s, home of the

Super Value Menu. You can get Jr. Bacon Cheese-burgers, Double Stacks, wraps, Crispy ChickenNuggets, fries and a drink — each for just a dollar.

Other favorites:Fireside CaféSubway

BEST BREAKFAST

Egg & I2525 N Lincoln Ave., Loveland970-635-0050For a delicious breakfast, look no further than the

Egg & I. You’ll find a ton of selections on the menu,including the famous Cordon Bleu Skillet — whichhas diced chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, hollandaisesauce on a bed of ranch potatoes with melted cheeseand two eggs.

Other favorites:Breakfast ClubFireside Café

BEST SPORTS BARSports Station409 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland

970-461-2735This former train station makes a perfect

venue for a sports bar. For the third year ina row Sports Station has won for bestsports bar, which is impressive because itsonly been open since 2006. Come in andenjoy the big screen TVs, beer on tap anddelicious appetizers and entrees.

Other favorites:Old ChicagoMcGraff’s American Grill

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BEST HOTELLa Quinta Inn & Suites1450 Cascade AveLoveland 970-622-8000At the gateway of the road

to Estes park is Loveland’s LaQuinta Inn and Suites, an out-standing hotel rated the bestbecause of their rooms,friendly service and amenities.

Other favorites:Embassy SuitesBest Western

BEST LIQUOR STORELiquor Max1497 E Eisenhower Blvd,Loveland, 970-461-5885Think picking a wine at a

restaurant is a challenge? Trywading through a whole roomof wine bottles. But the staffat Liquor Max is more thanwilling to assist in makingthat perfect pairing.

Other favorites:House of SpiritsWi l b u r ’s Liquor

BEST ANTIQUE STORECanyon Collectibles5641 W US Highway 34

Loveland, 970-593-9227Canyon Collectibles offers

three floors of antiques, col-lectibles and flea marketitems ready for scoring thenext big deal. The store car-ries 100 dealers, a credit totheir business success, andthe staff is friendly too. Thereis a large variety of productsfrom antique furniture, vin-tage clothing and jewelry tomodern house-hold goods, notto mention collectible dollsfrom across the decades.

Other favorites:North Fork AntiquesA&J Antique Mall/

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BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRSTriad Automotive135 SE 12th St., 663-5503When those car wheels

come to a crashing halt, trusta repair business with 35 yearsof experience. Triad Automo-tive is family owned and oper-ated. They give honest qualityservice for an honest priceand don’t sell people whatthey don’t need.

Other favorites:Metric MotorsT&T Tires

BEST DAY CAREThe Children’s Workshop

Early Learning Centers1425 Diana Drive,

Loveland; 970-663-3146

4601 Sunview DriveLoveland, 970-613-9424

The Children’s WorkshopEarly Learning Centers offerenriching programs for chil-dren of all ages. Some classesinclude science, crazy sciencedays, literacy, music, art andhistor y.

Other favorites:Kindercare Learning

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BEST BICYCLE SHOPPeloton Cycles1310 E. Eisenhower Blvd,

Loveland, 970-669-5595Goat heads are the bane of

existence to bicycle tires, andPeloton Cycles has replacedinnumerable tubes and tiressince 1992. Once a customerbuys a cycle at Peloton theyget free tune-ups for life.

Other favorites:Loveland Cycle ‘n FitnessBreakaway Cycle

BEST BANKHome State BankMultiple locations in North-

ern ColoradoHome State Bank repeated-

ly takes the top award withtheir variety of services. Theyare a home-owned indepen-dent community bank thathas offered competitive ratesand straight talk since 1950.Visit their new CommunityBanking Help Center for ahuge online glossary of bank-ing and financial terms andclear answers for all mattersfinancial.

Other favorites:Advantage BankL ong’s Peak Credit Union

BEST BRAKE SHOPBrakes PlusComplete Auto ServiceOrchard Shopping Center,

3190 N. Garfield, 667-3100When mountain driving

takes a toll, the folks atBrakes Plus offer the quickestservice around. One big rea-son Lovelanders stop by is to

fix pulsation, a problem thathappens when breaks heat upfrom driving up hills, causingthe steering wheel to vibrate.Brakes Plus fixes mechanicaland personal jitters by pro-moting 100 percent customersatisfaction. Get a brakecheck-up before screeching toa halt.

Other favorites:T&T TireThe Brake Shop

BEST CARPET CLEANERProfessional Carpet Clean-

ers, Inc.220 12th St SW Unit 113Loveland, 970-669-4911Keeping homes and busi-

nesses shiny is the name ofthe game for Professional Car-pet Cleaners, and they playthe best. They operate mainlyby word of mouth and treatupholstery, tile, grout andceilings.

Other favorites:Sears Carpet & UpholsteryStanley Steemer Carpet

Cleaner

BEST FLOWER SHOPRowe’s Flowers and Gifts863 N. Cleveland Ave.Loveland, 970-667-2300For 24 years, Rowe’s Flowers has built a loyal

customer base. Owner Bill Rodgers knows howregular customers like their orders and willnever push more sales on them. He even helpsthe men who only know about roses pick outstunning arrangements to coax a girl out on adate. Rowe’s thrives because of the generosityof the people of Loveland as they care for eacho t h e r.

Other favorites:Earle’s Flowers & GiftsFlowerama

BEST WINGS29th St. Wing Shack158 E 29th St, Loveland970-669-3929Once again 29th Wing Shack has taken the title of

Best Wings. The restaurant specializes in rich, flavor-ful wing sauces ranging from garlic hot to buffaloBBQ, and offers both take out and dine in. Wings areavailable bone in and boneless, and come with celeryand dressing for dipping.

Other favorites:HootersJim’s Wings

BEST COFFEE HOUSEStarbuck’s1317 Eagle Dr., Loveland970-613-8600Starbucks has revolutionized the coffeehouse in-

dustry, and provides flavorful, unique blends to themasses in a unique, hip atmosphere. Stop in for avanilla latte or a Pumpkin Spice Frappucino.

Other favorites:The Coffee TreeLoveland Coffee

BEST SANDWICHHeidi’s Deli532 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland970-624-7940This New York-style deli provides a taste of old

school Americana — try the Reuben or a PhillySteak Sandwich to get the idea. From pastrami tocorned beef to prime rib sandwiches and tasty wraps,to fresh salads and healthy smoothies, to mouth-wa-tering cheesecake and other delectable desserts,you’ll want to keep coming back to try somethingn e w.

Other favorites:Daddy O’s Green OnionPanera Bread

BEST PATIO DINING/BEST NEW RESTAURANT/BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Aspen Leaf Grill1480 Cascade Ave., Loveland970-622-8008Aspen Leaf Grill showed up big in this year’s Read-

ers’ Choice awards, garnering three impressiveawards. The new restaurant, owned by the same own-ers of the Black Steer in downtown Loveland, hasgenerated a lot of excitement thus far in Loveland,and with good reason. Give the prime rib a try thenext time you dine out. The restaurant is locatednext to the La Quinta hotel.

Other patio dining favorites:McGraff’s RestaurantFireside Café

Other Sunday brunch favorites:Schmidt’s Bakery & DelicatessenCountry Junction Restaurant

Other best new restaurant favorites:Stone Ridge GrilleN o rd y ’s Bar-B-Que & Grill

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD/BEST LUNCHFireside Café1515 Cascade Ave., Loveland970-292-4494Located in the lobby at Group Publishing, Fireside

Cafe is a down-to-earth, welcoming, and charmingplace to have breakfast, lunch or a midday snack. Re-lax in the beautiful lobby, warm up by the fire, sip ahot cup of coffee and be refreshed by the inviting at-mosphere and down-home dining experience.

Other vegetarian favorites:Henr y’s PubAsian Grill

Other lunch favorites:Henr y’s PubMimi’s

BEST BARBECUENordy's Bar-B-Que & Grill4360 St. Cloud Dr., Loveland970-461-9227For those who love good barbecue,

N o rd y ’s Bar-B-Que & Grill is the place togo. Whether you’re in the mood for fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoked brisket or fried cat-fish, Nordy’s has it. The new restaurant pro-vides dining, take-out and catering.

Other favorites:Biggins BBQBBQ Bob's


The Best in BusinessBEST DRY CLEANERS

Amy’s Green Dry Cleaning540 N Jefferson Ave, Loveland,

970-669-2505 and 273 E 29th St # D,Loveland, 970-667-1177

Zooming around town, it is impossi-ble to not spot the Amy’s Green DryCleaning vans. They offer pick-up anddrop-off services. And every aspect oftheir dry cleaning is green. Instead ofdumping harmful excess chemicalsback into the environment, they usesand to clean clothing, a re-usable re-source. They also offer in-house tailor-ing.

Other favorites:B u r ke ’sVa n ’s

BEST GROCERY STOREKing Soopers1275 Eagle Drive, 663-4125253 East 29th Street, 669-6222To d a y ’s grocery stores offer a world’s

worth of cuisine. Wander Loveland’s fa-vorite, the King Soopers chain for weeklymoney saving deals, fresh produce andfresh ideas for dinner.

Other favorites:SafewayAlbertsons

BEST CAR WASHWash Me2300 N Lincoln Ave1033 South Lincoln3100 West Eisenhower, 970-663-3100L oveland’s favorite 20-year old Wash Me

now has three stores. Each location offersan addictive and reasonable way to washoften. Wash Me pre-paid cards help save25-30 percent on each wash.

Other favorites:Speedy SparkleMountain Wave Car Wash

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BEST ART GALLERYGallery East229 E 10th StLoveland 970-667-6520Gallery East offers a large

spectrum of culture and artexperiences ranging from an-tique Chinese jade pieces tocontemporary collage artand pottery. Many local andregional artists represented.

Other favorites:Sage Moon OriginalsLoveland Museum

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BEST OUTDOOR / REC STORE ANDNEW BUSINESS

Jax Outdoor Gear Ranch &Home

950 E. EisenhowerLoveland, 970-776-4540Opened in September of 2008,

Jax caters to Colorado outdoor hob-bies, sports and style needs. Fromcamping gear to baseball gloves, Jaxhas it all. Jax has served the North-ern Colorado area for more than 50years.

Other favorite outdoor stores:REI-Recreational EquipmentDick’s Sporting Goods

Other favorite new businesses:Noble HouseTrue Colours Day Spa

BEST FITNESS CLUBGold’s Gym910 E Eisenhower Blvd, 593-9111Gaining some muscle mass has

never been easier with one of Love-land’s newest workout centrals.Gold’s Gym features cardio ma-chines, weights, trendy bicycle roomand yoga room.

Other favorites:Orchards Athletic ClubChilson Recreation Center

BEST TRAVEL AGENCYTravel Leaders610 E 29th St., 800-393-4040Travel Leaders has been under the

same ownership for 25 years. Theyoffer corporate and leisure travel.The staff cares about what they aredoing and offer world traveling expe-rience.

Other favorite:Travel King

BEST HAIR SALONTrendz Salon and Day Spa1417 Cleveland AveLoveland, CO 80538970-663-0455The welcoming trendy atmosphere of

Trendz Salon and Day Spa is the best placein town to receive royal beauty treatment.Their most requested service is hair de-sign. Their pedicure room boasts two mas-sage chairs, relaxing music and a soft am-biance away from the business of life. Theirnail technician specializes in funky nail artand colors to add twinkle to the appear-ance.

Other favorites:True Colours Day SpaTen Aveda

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BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STOREHome Depot1100 Nickel Dr, 970-461-9406Bursting with home improvement

ideas at every turn of the head, HomeDepot makes gearing up for householdprojects a blast.

Other favorites:L owesAce hardware

BEST HEALTH FOOD STOREWhole Foods Markets2201 S College AveFort Collins, 970-267-9200Lovelanders are willing to trek the

extra miles to Fort Collins’ WholeFoods market, an organic and naturalfood center bursting with color, light,fresh food, flowers, vitamins and sam-ples.

Other favorites:Vitamin WorldSunflower Farmers Market

BEST WEIGHT LOSS CENTERWeight WatchersMeetings held at Orchards Medical &

Professional Center295 E 29th St., 1-800-651-6000Weekly support meetings are the

life-blood of this weight loss supportgroup, and yet again this year, WeightWatchers takes the Loveland’s favoriteaward. The curriculum providesrecipes, support and motivations.

Other favorites:Golds GymCurves/Slim 4 Life

BEST DENTISTDr. Theodore E. Mioduski Jr, DDS2975 Ginnala Drive Suite 100,Loveland, 970-663-1000The quality care and compassion

Dr. Mioduski Jr. of Implants andGeneral Dentistry of Northern Col-orado provides for patients keepsLovelanders bringing their smilesto his capable hands. Mioduski has

been in the practice for nearly 25years.

Other favorites:Dr. HowardDr. Dildine

BEST VETERINARIANNorth Shore Animal Hospital3041 North Taft AveLoveland, 970-663-0220When Fido takes a fall or the kitty

eats too many mice, North Shore Ani-mal Clinic was voted Loveland’s BestVeterinarian for their healing touchand care. Open since 1981, the hospi-tal provides full services, including or-thopedic surgery and in-house soft tis-sue surgeries.

Other favorites:Blue Sky Animal ClinicO rc h a rd ’s Animal Hospital/Dr. Butts

BEST PHYSICIANDr. Peter Smith1808 Boise Ave, 970-278-1862Once again Dr. Peter Smith takes

the cake for best doc around (orshould we say apple?). For the pastdecade, Dr. Smith has put patientsfirst in his practice.

Other favorites:Dr. DanforthDr. Bohm

BEST MORTGAGE LENDERHome State Bank/Wells FargoVarious locations in N. ColoradoTied for first place, Home State

Bank and Wells Fargo offer the bestmortgage lending programs around,standing as solid rocks. For support inreal estate selling or buying, Lovelandturns to these companies.

Other favorites:Freedom Home LoansFirst National Bank

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BEST PLACE TO BUY TIREST&T Tire1203 N Lincoln AveLoveland, 970-667-1030Once again T&T Tire rolls out the

best rubber in town. From peskynails causing flats to snow-ready re-placements, this third generationfamily owned business offers someof the best pricing in town.

Other favorites:Discount TiresBig O Tires

BEST EYE CLINICKirk Eye Center3650 E 15th StLoveland, 970-669-1107Whether some sweet new shades

are in order or a serious eye surgeryis needed, Kirk Eye Center has aneye on Northern Colorado. The ex-perienced eye physicians perform a

wide range of services from routineeye exams to treating more seriousconditions like glaucoma, maculardegeneration, cataracts and presby-opia.

Other favorites:Dr. CecilDr. Osius

BEST INVESTMENT CENTEREdward Jones InvestmentsVarious investors around Love-

land — see www.edwardjones.com.Navigating murky financial waters

takes professionals with communityrapport and clean track records.Loveland voted Edward Jones as thewisest economist in town.

Other favorites:The Investment CenterWells Fargo

BEST BOOKSTOREThe Anthology Book Store422 East 4th Avenue970-667-0118Creating community makes a business, according to

The Anthology Book Store. For the past two decades,Anthology’s reputation as the best half-price book re-source has been firmly established.

Other favorites:Barnes & NobleCity Newsstand

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BEST HEARING CLINIC (TIE)Audiology & Hearing Aid Center909 E Eisenhower Blvd # 101,Loveland, 970-593-9137

Hearing Health2902 Ginnala Dr, Ste 3, Loveland,

970-593-1509

Tied for first place, Audiology &Hearing Aid Center and HearingHealth topped the list for this year’sbest in ear health. They both workto improve the quality of communi-cation of their patients.

Other favorites:Alpine Ear, Nose Throat/

Hearing Rehab Center

BEST CAR WINDOW REPAIRSOS Glass200 12th St SW # 114Loveland, 970-663-4040With a 25-year history of gallantly

fighting the Loveland glass chipwar, SOS Glass won’t mess around

with quality and service. Theirwindshield repairs will restore thestructural integrity of a windshield.

Other favorites:Anchor Auto Glass & TintElite Auto Glass

BEST PET GROOMER

Classy Pup Grooming Salon1540 W Eisenhower BlvdLoveland, 970-667-2766Mentoring the future groomers

of America is the goal of ClassyPup, a Loveland-based groomingschool. Students learn the art ofdog anatomy, safety and handling,parasites and 94 bath and brushbreed training. Bring dogs in fortreatment by instructors or starstudents for a discount.

Other favorites:Pet SmartBoyd Lake Veterinary Center

BEST JEWELERNoble House Precious Investments425 E. Eisenhower Blvd.Loveland, 970-622-9443One of the newest Jewelers in town, Noble House Pre-

cious Investments has been up in running for sixmonths. The company trades in all aspects of the noblemetals — gold, silver and platinum.

Other favorites:Jared Galleria of JewelryCustom Goldworks

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The Children’s WorkshopEarly Learning Centers

1425 Diana Dr.Loveland

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4601 Sunview Dr.Loveland

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BEST PLACE TO BUY MEN’S ANDWOMEN’S APPAREL

Ko h l ’s1340 Sculptor DriveLoveland, 970-669-0930Load up and take the whole

family shopping — Ko h l ’s againtook Loveland’s favorite apparelhot spot. With seasonal salesand other gift items, streamingthrough those department storedoors fits Northern Coloradostyle.

Other favorites:Jax Outdoor Gear

Ranch & HomeMacys

BEST PLACE FOR A BARGAINGoodwill Industries935 E Eisenhower BlvdLoveland, 970-593-1032Giving has never been easier.

Goodwill in Loveland offers vin-tage clothing as well as modernfor deep pocket discounts. Pro-ceeds go on to help local fami-lies and lighten the load of backto school shopping.

Other favorites:Ro s sCanyon Collectables

BEST PAWN SHOPFriendly Pawn200 N Lincoln Ave,Loveland, 970-663-1389Friendly Pawn is friendly and

professionalism and they featureproducts ranging from gold anddiamonds to fire arms, tools anda lot of guitars. They are pickyabout what they take on.

Other favorites:Mister MoneyLoveland Pawn

BEST LAWN & GARDENN U R S E RY

Loveland Garden Center& Nursery

1801 S Lincoln AveLoveland, 970-669-3577Right outside of Loveland,

the first glimpse of life whencoming into town on northbound Highway 287 is theextensive grounds of Love-land Garden Center. Theyproudly grow every plant inLoveland and they also offera nursery with trees andshrubs in addition to their14 acres of green houses.

Other favorites:Gateway Garden & Home

CenterGulley Greenhouse

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BEST CRAFT STOREHobby Lobby3133 N. Garfield Avenue970-593-0077With weekly sales and enough inspi-

ration to keep the whole town buzzing,Hobby Lobby offers gift and hobbyideas for all walks of life. Watch for fre-quent mark downs.

Other favorites:JoAnn’s FabricMichaels

BEST LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS (TIE)Canyon Collectibles/Noble HouseSee previous entries for both storesNot only do these businesses offer

the newest and best in collectibles andall noble resources, their managementstaff impressed the people of Lovelandas well.

Other favorites:Almosta MercantileThe Anthology Book Store/

Jax Outdoor Gear Ranch & Home

RH photo / Rhema MuncyRental boots at Snow Mountain Rentals.

BEST SKI/SKATE SHOP

Mountain Rentals401 E Eisenhower BlvdLoveland, 970-667-

2922Mountain Rentals

works hard to satisfy ev-ery customer’s need, andthis year they have every-thing it takes for a personto have the best possibletime possible out on thesnow-packed hills of Col-orado. Stop by and oogleand the rows of rentablesnow boards, skis andboots, not to mentiontheir rainbow or colorsouter wear offerings.

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which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certifi cation requirements. InvestmentCenters of America, Inc. (ICA) member FINRA, SIPC, is not affi liated with Home State Bank. Securities and insurance products offered through ICA and affi liated insurance agencies are *not insured by the FDIC or any other Federal Government agency *not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by any bank or their affi liates *subject to risks including the possible loss of principal amount invested.

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KEVIN DUNNIGAN, MBACERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM PROFESSIONAL300 E. 29TH ST., LOVELAND, [email protected](970) 622-2366

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BEST PLACE TO BUY GIFTSAlmosta Mercantile343 E 4th St., 970-663-2626With hard-to-find items, unique

cards and other gifts, Almosta Mercan-tile tops Loveland’s gift wish list for an-other year. The store often boasts side-walk sales beckoning people to bar-gains on seasonal and apparel items.

Other favorites:Jax Outdoor Gear Ranch & HomeCanyon Collectibles

BEST PLACE FOR FUELSam’s Club1200 E. Eisenhower Blvd.Loveland, 970-669-6100Sam’s Club offers cheaper prices on

gas than many other establishmentsaround town. Loveland favors this stopbefore heading up to the mountainsand drivers appreciate the discounts.

Other favorites:King SoopersWestern Convenience

BEST WI-FI SPOTThe Coffee Tree422 E 4th StLoveland, CO 80537970-663-1885Nestled right inside Anthropology

book store, the Coffee Tree is Love-land’s favorite spot to sip a coffee bev-erage and peruse the Internet. Any giv-en day will find their cozy customerbase engaged in conversation, discus-sion hot topics or working on home-work with their lap tops. Check themout for an Internet experience withsmart ambiance and down-town charm

Other favorites:StarbucksDazbog Coffee

BEST YOGA PLACEMonk Yoga202 E. 4th St., Loveland970-685-2344Owner Jennifer Monk doesn’t mess

around when it comes to relaxationand wellness. Her studio offers several

community outreach programs to ex-tend yoga to all ages in Loveland. Theinstructors tailor classes to all skill lev-els and generations. For some down-town rest, attend a class or schedule aprivate session to start down the roadto good strong health.

Other favorites:Golds GymChilson Recreation Center

BEST TANNING SALONColor U Tan1487 W EisenhowerLoveland, 970-669-0194Keep the summer glow up all year

with Color U Tan, Loveland’s pick forstaying colorful even in the winter. Inaddition to traditional tanning beds,Color U Tan offers air brush tanning,teeth whitening services, lotions, skincare products and make-up.

Other favorites:Endless summerClub Maya

BEST PLACE TO GET A MASSAGETrue Colours Day Spa1426 W Eisenhower Blvd, 663-9423Deep relaxation heals the body and

mind like no other remedy, and theprofessional massage therapist at TrueColours Day Spa knows her methods.She offers neuromuscular, Swedish,traditional and pre-natal services.

Other favorites:Terrie Martin at TouchworksTrendz Salon and Day Spa

BEST PEDIATRICIANDr. Michael QuintanaLoveland Youth Clinic2021 N Boise Ave., 970-669-3298Dr. Quintana knows how to make

kids smile. With 32 years of experi-ence, he repeatedly takes Loveland’sbest pediatrician award and keeps hispatients through college.

Other favorites:Dr. Andrea MeadDr. Wright

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Walmart Supercenters1325 North Denver AveLoveland, 970-669-3640250 W 65ThLoveland, 970-667-3331Going back to school is a

complicated deal these days.Kids don’t need just clothes— they need the coolest fold-ers, backpacks and 128 colorsof crayons. They also need thenewest technology gadgetsand high powered calculators.Look no further thanWalmart, Loveland’s back toschool central of choice.

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BEST EMPLOYERGroup Publishing1515 Cascade Ave.

970-669-3836Once again, Group Publish-

ing has earned the title of bestemployer. Is it the talkingmoose in the entryway? Thein-house cafe, Starbucks anddry cleaning services?

Those things probably don’thurt, but employees say it’sthe personable employees, acompany that really caresabout its’ workers, and a com-munity atmosphere.

Other favorites:SOS AutoGlass PeopleJax Outdoor Gear Ranch

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDSAND BEST PLACE FOR KIDSB I RT H DAY

Bounce1020 S Lincoln AveLoveland, 970-593-1800L oveland’s indoor inflatable

playground offers a new kind

of exciting entertainment. In10,000 square feet, Bouncehas eight large inflatables in-cluding two giant slides, oneobstacle course with a slide,two bouncers with slides, twotraditional bouncers and onetoddler bounce. Adults canplay with their children orhang out in The CornerLounge, a large area with win-dows, seating and free Inter-net. Bounce also accommo-dates birthday parties with atable for cake and food tokeep the kids bouncing all af-ternoon.

Other favorite places totake kids:

Fairgrounds ParkLake Loveland

Other favorite birthdayparty venues:

Chuck E CheeseFairgrounds Park

BEST CHIROPRACTICCoberly ChiropracticSince 1999, Dr. Guy Coberly has been serving Love-

landers. Coberly and his Loveland patients know thepower of chiropractic adjustments and the role theyserve in a person's overall health and wellbeing.

Other favorites:Dawson ChiropracticGateway Chiropractic

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