DINING: READERS’ PICKS
SPAGHETTI GOLD: PARAVICINI’S ITALIAN BISTRO 2802 W. Colorado Ave., 471-8200, paravicinis.com
Let’s face it. Paravicini’s has won the town over for all things Italian, including the super-moist meatballs and spaghetti. The red sauce smothering the dish is just the right balance of spice and tomato. SILVER: LUIGI’S HOMEMADE ITALIAN FOOD BRONZE: OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN KITCHEN
SPORTS BAR GOLD: OLD CHICAGO PIZZA & TAPROOM Multiple locations, 593-7678, oldchicago.com
Voters love this place, which has plenty of television screens, beers on tap and tasty food. Pizzas are a highlight of the menu. SILVER: BACK EAST BAR & GRILL BRONZE: BUFFALO WILD WINGS
STEAK GOLD: TEXAS ROADHOUSE 595 S. 8th St., 473-9711; 3120 N. Powers Blvd., 638-8050; 16196 Jackson Creek Parkway, 481-9980; texasroadhouse.com
Many voters commented on the consistency of the steaks cooked here. “Always great. Always good value for what is paid and never disappoints,” one said. SILVER: THE FAMOUS STEAK HOUSE BRONZE: MACKENZIE’S CHOP HOUSE
SUBS
GOLD: JIMMY JOHN’S Multiple locations, 434-4646, jimmyjohns.com
The chain does a fine job of filling freshly baked breads with plenty of meat, cheese and veggies. Diners can’t get enough. SILVER: FIREHOUSE SUBS BRONZE: SUBWAY
SUNDAY BRUNCH GOLD: OVER EASY, A DAYTIME EATERY 28A S. Tejon St., 471-2311; 5262 N. Nevada Ave., No. 100, 598-2969; overeasycolorado.com
This multicategory winner keeps fans coming back with its interesting dishes, bloody mary bar and service. “Their breakfast tacos are amazing. So filling,” one voter raved. “I also had an orange-carrot drink that was fantastic. Love this place.” OLD CHICAGO PIZZA & TAPROOM
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CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE FILE
SILVER: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT BRONZE: LAKE TERRACE DINING ROOM, THE BROADMOOR