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4 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

crediTs PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER Steve Pope

EDITOR

Warren Epstein

WRITERS

Linda Navarro, Jennifer Mulson, Teresa Farney, Tracy Mobley-Martinez, Todd Wallinger, Nathaniel Glen, Jim O’Connell

ARTISTS AND DESIgNERS

Anita Renee Langemach — cover, design and section front illustrations. Erin Clennon — design.

PHOTOgRAPHERS

Mark Reis — cover and section front photos. Bryan Oller, Jerilee Bennett, Kevin Kreck, Christian Murdock, Carol Lawrence

PILOT FOR AERIAL PHOTO Dan Saunders

BEST OF LOgO SCULPTURE Sean O’Meallie

COPY EDITORS

Linda Doty, Kristina Iodice, Willow Welter, Mike Eiler, Dena Rosenberry, Trent Stephens

ONLINE

Pula Davis, Aaron Linn, Stephanie Weber

SALES SUPERVISORS

Brandy Vasquez, Renee Maisel, Sue Spinosa

BEST OF THE SPRINgS SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

Jim Killian. Runners-up: Kyra Boyd, Kristine Hardesty, Michele Thompson, Chris Caraway and Jessica Modeer

The pieces ThaT come TogeTher To build greaTness

e all add the building materials, tangible and intangible, that make our community great. You helped construct this Model City. Now make the most of it. The 16th Annual Best of the Springs magazine will lead you to the best rock band, balloon artist, veggie dish, plumber, hiking trail, cocktail, radio station, accountant and more. On one level, the Best of the Springs is a guide that will help you find the leaders in a particular field. But it’s also a kind of People’s Choice Award, bestowing honors on tremendous achievements of the past year. Who says they’re the best? You do. About 4,000 readers, a major increase from previous years, voted in more than 200 categories.

Our staff experts also put in their two cents in some sections, and, as we did last year, we sought outside experts to give tips in three important areas. Carmichael Training Systems tells us the best places to train, a local artist with Celiac disease suggests where we can find the best gluten-free baked goods and a dad from a family of 13 points us to the best restaurants for big families. This year’s edition has expanded significantly from last year. You’ll notice, for instance, that in most Readers’ Choice categories, we give Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for first, second and third places. This expansion of awards lets us spread the love. We hope you have as much fun reading and using this magazine as we did putting it together.

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Best of the Springs Editor

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Dozens of you gave us suggestions for more categories we can add to our Best of the Springs. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see those categories starting in a new feature called Best of the Rest, an online voting campaign that will expand Best of the Springs into a yearlong deal. Vote for your faVorites at gazette.com/bestof

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Bagels . . . . . . . . . Bakery . . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . . . Breakfast . . . . . . . Brew pub . . . . . . . Buffet . . . . . . . . . Burgers . . . . . . . . Cajun . . . . . . . . . Caterer . . . . . . . . Chai . . . . . . . . . . Chinese . . . . . . . . Chocolate . . . . . . . Cocktail . . . . . . . . Coffee . . . . . . . . . Colorado cuisine . . . Cowboy breakfast . . Crab shack . . . . . . Crepes . . . . . . . . . Cupcakes . . . . . . . Deli . . . . . . . . . . . Diner . . . . . . . . . . Doughnuts . . . . . . Fast food . . . . . . . Fine dining . . . . . . French . . . . . . . . . Fresh tortillas . . . . . Fried chicken . . . . . Fries . . . . . . . . . . German . . . . . . . . Greek . . . . . . . . . Green chili . . . . . . . Hawaiian . . . . . . . Hidden gem . . . . . . Hot dogs . . . . . . . . Huevos rancheros . . Ice cream . . . . . . . Indian . . . . . . . . . Irish . . . . . . . . . . Italian . . . . . . . . . Japanese . . . . . . . Korean . . . . . . . . . Local beer . . . . . . . Mexican . . . . . . . . Mexican hot dogs . . New restaurant . . . . Pancakes . . . . . . . Patio dining . . . . . . Philly sandwich . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . Place for a first date . Power lunch . . . . . . Quesadillas . . . . . . Red chili . . . . . . . . Restaurant for kids . . Salad . . . . . . . . . . Sandwich shop . . . . Seafood . . . . . . . . Shawarma/gyro . . . South American . . . Sports bar . . . . . . . Steak . . . . . . . . . Street food, . . . . . . Sub shop . . . . . . . Sunday brunch . . . . Sushi . . . . . . . . . . Tamales . . . . . . . . Taqueria . . . . . . . . Thai . . . . . . . . . . Vegetarian place . . . Veggie dish . . . . . . Vietnamese . . . . . . Wine list . . . . . . . .

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CITY LIFE PAGE 35 Accountant . . . . . . Ad Agency . . . . . . . Anchor . . . . . . . . . Athlete . . . . . . . . . Bank/credit union . . Barber . . . . . . . . . Bartender . . . . . . . Bed and breakfast . . Bikini wax . . . . . . . Blog . . . . . . . . . . Campgrounds . . . . . Car dealer lounge . . Car wash . . . . . . . Charity event . . . . . Charity race . . . . . . Cheerleader . . . . . . Church . . . . . . . . . Civilian outreach . . . Corporate volunteers Crossing guard . . . . Daytrip . . . . . . . .

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Local exhibit . . . . . . . Movie theater . . . . . . . Mural . . . . . . . . . . . Museum . . . . . . . . . . Music venue . . . . . . . Musical . . . . . . . . . . New theater company . . Original band . . . . . . . Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . Play . . . . . . . . . . . . Poet . . . . . . . . . . . . Political musical . . . . . Prodigal son . . . . . . . Public art . . . . . . . . . Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solo musician . . . . . . . Summer arts program . . Teen band . . . . . . . . . Theater company . . . . Wedding entertainment .

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A & E PAGE 53 Actor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actress . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheetos artist . . . . . . . . Choreography . . . . . . . . City Aud event . . . . . . . . Comedian . . . . . . . . . . . Comedy . . . . . . . . . . . . Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . Cover band . . . . . . . . . . Dance school . . . . . . . . . Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallery handoff . . . . . . . . High school drama program Hookah bar . . . . . . . . . . Karaoke singer . . . . . . . . Last-minute save . . . . . . .

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SHOPPING PAGE 67 Antiques . . . . . . . . . . Baby shop . . . . . . . . . Bookstore . . . . . . . . . Butcher shop . . . . . . . Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing store Consignment store . . . . Discount food . . . . . . . Dollar store . . . . . . . . Electronics store . . . . . Farmers market . . . . . Fashions . . . . . . . . . . Flower shop . . . . . . . . Furniture store . . . . . . Gourmet shop . . . . . . Hardware store . . . . . . Health food store . . . . . Jeweler . . . . . . . . . . Kitchen store . . . . . . .

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SPORTS & REC PAGE 77 Auto-racing fantasy BMX place . . . . . . Bowling alley . . . . City park . . . . . . Climbing wall . . . . County park . . . . . Fishing spot . . . . . Golf course . . . . .

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MODEL CITY WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH THE MODELS?

OK, we’ll fess up. The images on the cover and at the start of each section may look like tiny models or dioramas for train sets, but they’re actually retouched photos.

We did throw in a few actual models just to mess with you. The effect was first created by photographers using what’s called a tilt-shift lens. It keeps things in the center in sharp focus and those in the foreground and background blurry, creating a miniaturized look. We were inspired to try this effect after seeing Manitou photographer Phil Barnett’s calendar, “Mini Manitou” (minimanitou.com). Barnett, like our photographers, used a digital camera and Photoshop to mimic the tilt-shift look. Why the shrinkage? Well, mostly we just think it looks cool and figured you might like it, too. But we also think it makes a statement about scale — that there are giants among us and they’re the ones we honor with this annual Best of the Springs guide.

ONLINE GAZETTE.COM/BESTOF Click around. Test out the search function. Check out the readers’ choices for best cupcakes. Wait, did they pass over your favorite? Click on the Comment function and give everybody a piece of your mind. Better yet, share the recipe for your best cupcakes. The more people weigh in with their ideas and suggestions, the richer this online resource becomes. So don’t be shy. Join our online community and contribute your ideas about everything wonderful in the Pikes Peak region.

OUTSIDE EXPERTS

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Family fun center Family outing Father-and-son outing Kennel Mother-and-daughter outing

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Place to walk your dog Playground School field trip

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Step back in time Teacher Teen hangout Wild adventure

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Places for gluten-free foods Places to train outdoors Restaurants for big families

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King Soopers is Colorado Springs’ Hometown Grocery Store!

Visit These 10 Locations:

• 1750 W. Uintah 719-636-5043 • 6930 N. Academy Blvd. 719-598-5177 • 815 Cheyenne Meadows 719-527-1590 • 3570 Hartsel Drive 719-590-1099 • 1070 W. Baptist Road 719-488-2955 00.00

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• 6030 Stetson Hills Blvd. 719-591-7043 • 2910 S. Academy Blvd. 719-393-9622 • 9225 N. Union Blvd. 719-522-2200 • 3620 Austin Bluff Pkwy. 719-598-1891 • 3250 Centennial Blvd. 719-866-6645

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Gold: PENrosE room

1 Lake Ave., 577-5733; broadmoor.com

GAzeTTe PiCK: rumI’s KaBaB

The top restaurant raters in the country recently recognized what locals have long known: This posh dining room deserves five stars. A superformal French menu is rife with delicacies such as Roasted Atlantic Turbot with Sichuan pepper and Jerusalem artichoke purée.

36 E. Bijou St., 635-7749

Silver: ThE BluE sTar Bronze: ThE PEPPEr TrEE

VEGETarIaN PlaCE Gold: aDam’s mouNTaIN CaFé

934 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1430; adamsmountain.com

Not strictly vegetarian, Adam’s nevertheless serves some of the best veggie dishes in town. Among favorites: meatless lasagna and Senegalese vegetables, a mix of veggies topped with peanut sauce and served over udon noodles or brown rice. Silver: Poor rICharD’s Bronze: ThE olIVE BraNCh

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Although the year didn’t bring new fine-dining spots to the region, there were plenty of swell ethnic entries, including two crêperies, two sushi bars and the Jamaican-themed pasta place. We went for Rumi’s over those worthy competitors because it introduced an entirely new taste to the Springs — Afghan cuisine — and it did it with such flavorful flourish. We especially like the dishes with pumpkin, spinach and lamb. BeSt OF the SPRINgS I 9

NEW RESTAURANT

STREET Food

405 N. Tejon St., 481-6888; rastapastacs.com

321 N. Tejon St., 473-6999

Gold: RASTA PASTA

Combining Jamaican-inspired sauces with noodles Americans love, this funky regional chain (with locations in Breckenridge and Fort Collins) keeps crowds happy with large portions and a background of righteous reggae beats. Silver: CoqUETTE CREPERiE Bronze (Tie): PiAzzA iTAliAN KiTChEN & PizzERiA ANd SqUEAK SodA ShoP

GAzeTTe PiCK: CREPES FRANCAiSE

For years, downtown Colorado Springs’ sidewalk snack options included hot dogs or … hot dogs. Now, this delicious little French café offers a better choice. On warm days, the chef sets up a crepe table out front, where pedestrians can grab hot crepes to go with fillings such as Nutella and bananas or ham and melted Swiss cheese.

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BREAKFAST

FAST Food

323 N. Tejon St., 328-9447

ReadeRS’ pickS

Gold: chick-fil-a Silver: chipotle Bronze: culver’s

SUB ShoP

Gold: Subway Silver: Jimmy John’s Bronze: Quiznos

SANdWiCh ShoP

GAzeTTe PiCK: SmilEy’S BAKERy & CAFE

For those of us who’ve discovered this downtown gem, it’s hard to share. (It’s already murder getting a table on weekend mornings!) But Smiley’s deserves the attention and adoration, as it regularly serves the best egg dishes and outstanding baked goods in a hip-casual, get-your-own-coffee setting.

Gold: Jimmy JohN’S

10 S. Tejon St., 227-7827; 1035 Garden of the Gods Road, 590-7827; jimmyjohns .com/

Like the ads say: It’s freaky fast. Fans also rave about the bread and the fresh ingredients.

Silver: WoogliN’S dEli & CAFE Bronze: JASoN’S dEli

BREAKFAST

Gold: ThE omElETTE PARloR

900 e. Fillmore St., 633-7770; co-spgs-omeletteparlor.com

Fresh-squeezed orange juice, crunchy thick-cut bacon, delicious egg dishes and a casual, homelike atmosphere are just a few of the reasons you have to wait for tables at The Omelette Parlor. Silver: ThE Egg & i Bronze (Tie): AdAm’S moUNTAiN CAFÉ ANd ihoP

SUNdAy BRUNCh Gold: ThE SUNBiRd

230 point of the pines drive, 598-8990; thesunbird.com

Perched on a bluff overlooking the city, The Sunbird offers a brunch to remember, complete with made-toorder pasta, fajita, egg and bananas Foster stations, and endless breakfast and dinner trays. Silver: ThE BRoAdmooR Bronze: ChEyENNE moUNTAiN RESoRT

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Theme Parties

7625 N. Union Blvd. 719.528.8877

Located in the Rampart Village Shopping Center Union & Briagate Blvd. www.goodcompanybar.com Adults 21 & Over After 9pm

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Looking for a summer filled with lasting friendships and unbelievable adventures, just 45 minutes from Colorado Springs? For over 50 years, Eagle Lake has continued to be the best summer experience for kids ages 8-18. With a variety of programs including Residential (Rez), Excursions, Horse, and Crew camps, there is something for every kid. Choose Eagle Lake…you belong here!

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COWBOY BREAKFAST

GAZETTE PICK: SAndY’S RESTAuRAnT 6940 Space Village Ave.

A portrait of John Wayne looks over a rustic dining room, where ranchers and other regulars tear into tasty home fries, tangy Benedicts and fluffy six-egg (yes, six) omelets.

HuEVOS RAnCHEROS Gold: AdAM’S MOunTAIn CAFé

934 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1430; adamsmountain.com

It’s got all the components of traditional huevos rancheros: a flour tortilla, eggs, sauce and cheese. It’s a plateful of heaven. “A melt-in-your-mouth, yummy breakfast.” SIlvEr: KInG’S CHEF dInER BronZE: RudY’S lITTlE HIdEAWAY RESTAuRAnT

BAKERY

Gold: MARIGOld CAFE And BAKERY 4605 Centennial Blvd., 599-4776; marigoldcafeandbakery.com

Much more than a bakery, but the baked goods are amazing. “Be still my heart,” pleaded a reader, “just one more pecan scone, please.” There were thumbs up for “best cakes in town” and, oh, those cinnamon twists. Summed up a fan: “Yummmmeeeeee.”

VEGGIE dISH

GAZETTE PICK: BRuSSElS SpROuTS AT nOSH 121 S. Tejon St., 634-6674; www.nosh121.com

Roasted until the outer leaves are browned, sautéed with butter, wine, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and gochujang — a Korean paste made from red chiles and fermented soybeans aged in an earthen jar — then finished with honey, mixed with wilted radicchio and spooned over polenta. This dish could convert Ted Turner to vegetarianism.

SIlvEr: lA BAGuETTE BronZE: pAnERA BREAd

pOWER lunCH plACE FOR A FIRST dATE Gold: MOnA lISA FOnduE RESTAuRAnT

733 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-0277; monalisafondue.com

Mona Lisa, where the pace slows and you have time to talk between bites of fine fondue. An evening out here turns dining into an all-night affair. Well, we don’t mean “affair” in that way. SIlvEr: THE MElTInG pOT BronZE: nOSH

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Gold: MACKEnzIE’S CHOp HOuSE 128 S. Tejon St., 635-3536; mackenzieschophouse.com

A place to carve out a deal as well as cut into a tender steak.

SIlvEr: THE FAMOuS BronZE: pAnERA BREAd

Authentic German Cuisine Restaurant & Bakery

Indoor & Outdoor dining in a quaint Bavarian setting at the foot of Pikes Peak. Newly Remodeled Rathskeller Reservations Accepted

Open Every Day 11:30-9:00 Dinner Starts at 4:00

34 East Ramona Avenue www.Edelweissrest.com

719.633.2220

BEST BUFFET Happy HoUr

Sun - Thu : 5am -7pm

$2 Draft Beer $350 Import Beer $500 Red Wine

andrew Sidhu Front Supervisor

Deepak Bhardwaj

Winner of 5 Prestigious Gold Medals at 7 Sonama county 200

Belle Dance

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DINER

Gold: KINg’s ChEf DINER

110 E. Costilla St., 634-9135; 131 E. Bijou St., 636-5010; kingschefdiner.com

Whether dining at the original location — the tiny purple castle on Costilla Street — or the new, larger downtown café, you can experience what one fan called “the Springs’ one-and-only perfect diner,” with big, fresh salads, juicy burgers and servers with attitude. Actually, the same fan who raved about its perfection suggested one flaw: It should be open 24 hours.

Silver: guNthER tooDy’s Bronze (Tie): NoRth END DINER aND RosIE’s DINER

rEadErS’ piCkS

ShorT TakeS gREEN ChILI

Gold: king’s Chef diner Silver: El Taco rey Bronze: Western Omelette restaurant

RED ChILI

Gold: amanda’s Fonda Silver: El Tesoro restaurant & Gallery Bronze: El Taco rey

taMaLEs

Gold: La Casita patio Cafe Silver: El Taco rey Bronze: Señor Manuel’s

RED ChILI

GazeTTe PiCk: Café EL Paso 3840 N. Nevada ave., 634-3940

This Tex-Mex mecca does just about everything right. Top of the list, though, is its earthy red chili. It’s rich and tasty, the perfect complement to its fantastic cheese enchiladas. And for a taste of the other side, try the green chili.

gREEN ChILI

GazeTTe PiCk: Café EL Paso

For a tomatillostyle green chili, you can’t beat Café El Paso. It’s not packed with green chile bits, but it’s got more flavor than the law allows. Plus, some heat. Yum.

taMaLEs GazeTTe PiCk: La CaRREta

35 iowa ave., 477-1157

So many voters recognized the ubiquitous lady selling tamales by the road somewhere as offering the best tamales. Agreed. But if you can’t find her, La Carreta’s are wonderful: moist, not-too-sweet masa wrapped around a savory river of marinated pork. Get two and you’ll have a meal. 14 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

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Santa Fe Style Cuisine Dine In Santa Fe Without Leaving Colorado Springs.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a Santa Fe Style dining experience filled with robust Mexican flavors and spices, plus the best margaritas in Colorado Springs, El Tesoro is just the restaurant for you.

Join us for Margarita Happy Hour from 11am-6pm--the perfect way to unwind and sample the best Margaritas in Town. Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm

Reservations accepted. Large groups, private parties, special events, and call-ahead/take-out orders are always welcome.

El Tesoro Restaurant & Gallery 10 N. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO

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MEXICAN

FrEsh tortIllAs

Gold: AMANdA’s FoNdA

GAzeTTe PiCK: lA CAsItA pAtIo CAFé

3625 W. Colorado Ave., 227-1975

It was like voters were ticking off the menu as they described why they love this restaurant. “Margaritas, carne asada, molé sauces: Everything was simply the best.” “Consistently good food and service. I always feel like I’m relaxing south of the border with a great margarita and yummy food. Olé!”

306 S. Eighth St., 633-9616; 4295 N. Nevada Ave., 599-7829; 3725 E. Woodmen Road, 5360375; lacasitapatiocafe.com

Pick up a dozen and you’ll be sneaking a bite or two before you get home. No assembly-line machine tortillas here. For over 20 years, La Casita has been serving up the hand-flattened treats hot off the grill.

MEXICAN

Silver: sAlsA BrAvA Bronze: lA CAsItA pAtIo CAFE

tAQUErIA Gold: MoNICA’s tACo shop

30 E. Fillmore St., 473-1996; 5829 Palmer Park Blvd., 597-7022

This modest taqueria draws a loyal following for “the best quick tacos in town.” Silver: El tACo rEy Bronze: lA’AU’s tACo shop

GAzeTTe PiCK: lA CArrEtA

35 Iowa Ave., 477-1157

tAQUErIA

GAzeTTe PiCK: El rANChIto CArNICErIA No. 3 1714 Monterey Road, 630-0150

Don’t be frightened by the gritty exterior. This taqueria, tucked in the back of a Mexican market, has the best authentic tacos and an unmatched salsa bar with fresh toppings and six homemade hot sauces. Don’t miss the birria (stewed goat) tacos.

hIddEN-IN-plAIN-sIGht GEM GAzeTTe PiCK: BIstro dE pINto 26 E. Kiowa St., 473-3538; bistrodepinto.com

Possibly the most consistent fine dining spot in the Pikes Peak region, this tiny bistro specializes in European and Latin American favorites.

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Last year’s staff pick triumphs again with across-the-board good eating. The Mexico City-style, familyowned restaurant has huge portions, a festive ambience and friendly staff. It makes this off-the-beaten-path spot a home-cooking winner. Be sure to try the chiles rellenos and the tortilla soup.

VOTED BEST BRUNCH

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 & 2010 by The Gazette & The Independent

Complimentary Champagne And an incredible array of foods To include Crab Legs, Shrimp, Seniors and Military Discount Prime Rib, Omelet Station, Pasta Station, Banana Foster, and much more. Seniors and Military Discount

Now on-line reservations at: www.TheSunbird.com

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REstAURAnt FoR Kids

2910 E. Platte Ave., 473-5540; fargospizza.com

2230 Southgate Road, 447-8810; 3770 Bloomington St., 622-8157; 1410 Jamboree Drive, 598-2473; redrobin.com

GAZETTE PICK: FARgo’s PizzA

Pizza, a game room, a player piano, a magic mirror that tells you when your order is ready. For kids, this place is a wonderland.

Gold: REd RoBin

This lively chain restaurant features video games, free balloons, tasty charbroiled burgers and a giant bird that strolls through the dining room. What more could a kid ask for in a burger joint? SIlvEr: it’z FAmily Food & FUn BronZE: nonE

PAtio dining

Gold: AmAndA’s FondA

3625 W. Colorado Ave., 227-1975

There are few summertime joys quite as wonderful as sitting in Amanda’s patio, margarita in hand, looking out at the creek and pondering the meaning of life.

BARBECUE

GAZETTE PICK: BiRd dog BBQ

5984 Stetson Hills Blvd., 596-4900; 1645 Briargate Parkway, 599-4655; birddogbbq.com

One look at the glistening slabs of brisket on the counter at this no-frills barbecue joint will let carnivores know they are in the right place. Excellent meats, classic sides and a delicious “Oklahoma-style” sauce have earned Bird Dog top ratings from The Gazette for three years in a row.

SIlvEr: José mUldoon’s BronZE: nosh

itAliAn

Gold: PARAviCini’s itAliAn BistRo

2802 W. Colorado Ave., 471-8200; paravicinis.com

This hip west-side favorite offering everything from hearty lasagna to delicate veal picatta with fresh-baked bread and great service ran away with the competition. SIlvEr: BiAggi’s RistoRAntE itAliAno BronZE (TIE): CARRABBA’s itAliAn gRill And zio’s itAliAn KitChEn

BUFFEt

Gold: goldEn CoRRAl

1970 Waynoka Road, 591-9870; 5410 E. Woodmen Road, 260-9369; goldencorral.com

Go hungry. As one fan wrote: “Super large selection. Great value for the price.” SIlvEr: UltimAtE BUFFEt BronZE: EmPiRE AsiAn BUFFEt

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BARBECUE

Gold: FRont RAngE BARBEQUE

4935 Templeton Gap Road, 598-8895; 2330 W. Colorado Ave., 632-2596; frbbq.com

This longtime down-home favorite of the west side recently opened a second location on the east side and doubled its following with moist pulled pork and smoky brisket in a uniquely Colorado sauce. One reader summed it up by saying: “Yummy, yummy, yummy.” SIlvEr: BiRd dog BBQ BronZE: FAmoUs dAvE’s

2009 2008

We have been voted 4 stars by The Gazette for Best Mexican Food Please call for reservations

719-477-1157

35 North Iowa 80909 by Platte & Union E Kiowa St

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thAi

CAJUN

3020 W. Colorado Ave., 634-5025; wildgingerthai.com

6502 S. Academy Blvd., 282-8479; culpeppers.net

Gold: wild GiNGer thAi

This 12-year-old west-side institution offers a casual, few-frills atmosphere and reliably good Thai classics, including a dynamic pad Thai. Not to mention that all of the food comes at a great price. Silver: thAi BAsil Bronze: BhAN thAi

Gold: CUlpepper’s CAJUN KitCheN

This big hit from the Big Easy recently moved from the north end of Colorado Springs to the south but retained a rabid following of folks who crave shrimp po’ boys and thick, rich chicken and smoked sausage gumbo. Silver: NAwliNs BAr Bq & seAfood Bronze: osCAr’s oyster BAr

iNdiAN GAzeTTe PiCK: little NepAl 1747 S. Eighth St., 477-6997; lnepal.com

The rich curries, perfectly prepared to your desired spice level, tantalize the tongue with vibrant flavors. We particularly love the saag paneer (cheese and spinach), the tikka masala dishes and the mulligatawny soup.

iNdiAN Gold: MirCh MAsAlA

5047 N. Academy Blvd., 599-0003; mirchmasala cuisine.com

soUth AMeriCAN

Crepes

2536 S. Academy Blvd., 447-9646

915 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-2420; coquettecreperie.com

GAzeTTe PiCK: sABores del perU

Blending flavors from Asia and South America, Sabores delivers comfort food well-suited to the American palate. Try the Lomo Saltado, an Asianstyle beef stir-fry with tomatoes, peppers and red onions, tossed with french fries. 20 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

GAzeTTe PiCK: CoqUette Creperie

This hip and funky new Manitou cafe turns crepes into an international delight, with Italian, Indian, Argentinian, Japanese, Cajun and other exotic varieties.

This spot with nifty Bollywood murals features a great lunch buffet and some of the best naan bread in the city. One fan wrote: “Mmmmm — just thinking about the fresh baked naan makes me hungry!” Silver: tAste of iNdiA Bronze: little NepAl

The Best

Sushi

JUN in the Springs!

Japanese Restaurant 531-9368 1760 Dublin Blvd. 227-8690 3276 Centennial Blvd. Best Views in Colorado Springs!

Enjoy the spectular views and save 50% off of the Initiation Fee* up to $6,250 in savings for a Golf Membership!

The legendary Garden of the Gods Club is an exclusive, private Club where Members and their families savor recreation and relaxation with 27 holes of championship golf, two swimming pools, indoor/outdoor tennis, a recreation center for families, a Sports Club with an array of exercise equipment and classes, an elegant Spa, gourmet dining and a full social calendar. To experience the Club and learn about the membership opportunities, please contact Tracey Kalata at 719.520.4980 for a private tour.

719.520.4980

www.gardenofthegodsclub.com

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GERMAN

FRENch

34 E. Ramona Ave. 633-2220; edelweissrest.com

Four locations; labaguette-co.com (west-side location)

Gold: EdElwEiss REstAuRANt

We’re with the readers. Edelweiss serves the best German-style salads along with a terrific plate of sauerbraten that you can enjoy with accordion music. “Authentic German dishes, the jaegerschnitzel is wunderbar.” “Just consistently good food and a fun place to go. They have nailed the authentic German flavors as well.” Silver: uwE’s Bronze: schNitzEl FRitz

Gold: lA BAGuEttE

Readers agree with us that you can’t get too much of the bakeries’ fresh-baked baguettes or their famous French onion soup topped with melted Gruyère cheese. Silver: lA cREpERiE Bronze: lA pEtitE MAisoN (Now closEd)

schAwARMA/GyRo Gold: hEARt oF JERusAlEM

4587 Austin Bluffs Parkway, 685-9554; 718 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1325; heartofjerusalemcafe.com

The schawarma explosion of the past few years has made this one of the most hard-fought categories in Best of the Springs. Heart of Jerusalem emerged on top again on the strength of its fresh ingredients and vibrant spices. Fans said: “Thank goodness they’re back in Manitou — and better than ever!” “My new favorite restaurant in town.” Silver: MEditERRANEAN cAFé Bronze: tAstE oF JERusAlEM

GREEK

Gold: JAKE & tElly’s GREEK tAvERNA 2616 W. Colorado Ave., 633-0406; jakeandtellys.com

Readers agreed with us: This is the best go-to place to get your Greek-food fix. But you can get some of the best fusion-infused takes on other dishes here, too. Try the osso buco. “Can’t beat the west side! Awesome patio, great list of hard-to-find Greek wines.” “The best Greek and maybe best overall restaurant in the city.” Silver: cAspiAN cAFé Bronze: MEditERRANEAN cAFé

hAwAiiAN

Gold: l&l hAwAiiAN BBQ

5850 Barnes Road, 570-1888; hawaiianbarbecue.com

It’s set up like a fast-food joint, but L&L’s food tastes like real luau fare. Silver: RuMBi islANd GRill (Now closEd) Bronze: lA’Au’s tAco shop

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719-227-7333

mix of exceptional

RARE STEAK WELL DONE

a succulent

prime steaks

mix of exceptional

and fresh

prime steaks

fish in a

and fresh

provocative

fish in a provocative

atmosphere

The

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A STEAK HOUSE

rare steak well done

downtown colorado springs 31 n. tejon 719-227-7333

a succulent mix of exceptional prime steaks and fresh fish in a provocative atmosphere

Early Bird SpecialtieS Vegetarian alCoHoliC SpecialS • Eggs Benedict menu BEVEragES

6-8:30am weekdays only

In the Heart of Historic Old Colorado City

• French Toast & Bacon • 2 Eggs, Hash Browns & Toast

• Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs • Eggs Florentine

• Veggie Burger • Veggie Eggs Benedict

• Corned Beef Hash • Veggie Burrito

Open

Daily Mon. - Sat. 6-3 Specials! Sun. 6:30-3 Breakfast and Ask about our Lunch served Breakfast until 3pm!

Specials!

SandwiCHES & wrapS • philly Cheese Steak • Shaved Turkey • Turkey Melt

• wine and Champagne • Mixed drinks

• 2 Egg omelette

2601 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-1007 Ask about our

• imported and domestic Beers

SouTHwEST dEliCiouS dESSErTS Enjoy a slice of one

• Breakfast Burrito

of our delicious

• Huevos rancheros

cakes or pies with a

• Southwest Burrito • Chili relleno

Enjoy your meal on our ouTdoor paTio!

scoop of ice cream.

we also have sundaes!

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VIETNAMESE Gold: SAIgoN CAfé 20 W. Colorado Ave., 633-2888

Recently expanded and remodeled, Saigon Café wins over fans with its huge, flavorful noodle bowls. Silver: LEMoNgrASS BISTro Bronze: SAIgoN SprINgS

JApANESE

Gold: JuN JApANESE rESTAurANT

1760 Dublin Blvd., 531-9368; 3276 Centennial Blvd., 227-8690; junjapanese.com

The perennial favorite of the Colorado Springs sushi set wins again by a landslide. Readers love the restaurant’s large variety of sushi, as well as extensive dishes for those with a raw-fish phobia. Silver: AkASAkA Bronze: AI SuShI

JApANESE

GAzeTTe PiCK: AkASAkA JApANESE rESTAurANT 4737 N. Academy Blvd., 272-7301, akasakaus.com

This unassuming address holds one of the best and most authentic places for sushi and other Far Eastern delicacies. Fish specials and a homey atmosphere give it broad appeal, while specialty dishes such as shabu shabu draw aficionados in search of authenticity.

ChINESE Gold: SILVEr poNd

5670 N. Academy Blvd., 594-9343; bestsilverpond chinese.com

This perennial winner features Cantonese and Szechuan standards with gourmet touches. Readers praised the food, atmosphere and wine selections. Silver: p.f. ChANg’S Bronze: ShANgrI LA

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ChINESE

GAzeTTe PiCK: ChopSTICkS ASIAN BISTro 120 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., 579-9111; chopsticksasianbistro.com

Nobody does Asian fusion like Chopsticks, which serves such tasty twists on traditional Chinese as Grand Marnier Prawns and Beef Mimosa.

Voted B for 16EST CATE RER con

by the secutive years Indep Gazet readers aenndent te rea ders cd hoice

Let us cater your parties!

The one and only, Original King of Falafel!

Voted BEST of Middle Eastern Food in Colorado Springs ‘07, ‘08 & ‘09 – Gazette & Independent

Grand Opening of our 2nd location in Manitou Springs!

Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine

atering for Life’s Special Moments

The Abu-Khdeir Family – The Original owners of the Heart of Jerusalem, not affiliated with Taste of Jerusalem, formerly Heart of Jerusalem. • Homemade Falafel made daily to order • Fresh Lamb, Chicken & Beef Shawermah (Gyro) • Homemade Baklava • Vegetarian Plates • FREE Drink with Military or Student I.D.

Now two locations to serve you! 718 Manitou Ave

(Manitou Springs, Near Chipita Parking Lot) 685-1325

4587 Austin Bluffs Pkwy (Colorado Springs, at the corner of Austin Bluffs and Barnes Road)

685-9554 HeartofJerusalemCafe.com

50% OFF

Buy any Combo Meal and get the 2nd of equal or lesser value at half price. Expires 8/31/10. affordable catering

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catered new west bbq

•

five-star catering

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weddings reunions company functions rentals, bar, entertainment

• anywhere in Colorado!

719-635-0200 H BestCaterer.net

Heart of Jerusalem Cafe • 718 Manitou Ave • 685-9690

FREE Middle Eastern Tea (sage tea) & Baklava for the Grand Opening in Manitou with any purchase! With coupon only. Limit one coupon per person. Expires 8/31/10. Heart of Jerusalem Cafe • 718 Manitou Ave • 685-9690 the gazette I 2010 I

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SuSHi

reaDers’ picks

short takes

Gold: JuN

FRiED CHiCKEN

1760 Dublin Blvd., 531-9368; 3276 centennial Blvd., 227-8690; junjapanese.com

Gold: popeye’s Silver: kFc Bronze: king soopers

Voted best sushi place for 12 years in a row, Jun does enough turnover to keep fish fresher than you’d have a reason to expect this far from the coast.

SALAD

Gold: souper salad Silver: poor richard’s Bronze: panera Bread

PizzA

sIlver: Ai SuSHi BronZe: AKASAKA

Gold: Borriello Brothers Silver: pizzeria rustica Bronze: papa Murphy’s

DOuGHNuTS

Gold: Dunkin’ Donuts Silver: the Donut Mill Bronze: Daylight Donuts

SuSHi

GaZette PICk: BARA SuSHi AND GRiLL

1645 Briargate parkway, suite 245, 599-7330; sushibara.com

the gazette picks

short takes

Bara has the sophisticated decor and the presentational flourish of Denver’s best sushi places. And the sushi tastes as good as it looks.

HOT DOGS

Margo’s Vienna station

BAGELS

Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery

KOREAN

GaZette PICk: SHiN SA DONG KOREAN RESTAuRANT 3845 e. pikes peak ave., 638-2695

Brought to us by way of the owners of award-winning former Yummy Korean Barbecue. With every meal, you get about eight to 10 side dishes, including kimchi, chives kimchi, cucumber kimchi, Korean radish kimchi, fish cake, acorn pudding, bean sprouts and seaweed. The rice is bottomless. The house signature dishes are grilled fish, crab cooked several ways and ox-bone soup. Chicken, beef and pork bulgogi are tops, as is galbi (Korean barbecue).

KOREAN

Gold: TONG TONG

2036 s. academy Blvd., 591-8585

Friendly service, endless spicy, crunchy kimchi and savory short ribs make Tong Tong a great place for Korean specialties. sIlver: SAN CHANG BronZe: HALLA SAN

ViETNAMESE GaZette PICk: LEMONGRASS BiSTRO 6840 N. academy Blvd., 592-1391; restauranteur.com/ lemongrassbistro

Lemongrass Bistro is an upscale take on classic Vietnamese food prepared to perfection by owner Dang Truong. For a unique experience, try the bean puddings. 26 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

HiDDEN GEM

GaZette PICk: AMuzé BiSTRO

292 s. colorado 105, palmer Lake, 481-1700; amuzebistro.com

Located in an historical station agent’s house on the Rio Grande Railway in Palmer Lake, this intimate, special-occasion bistro specializes in local ingredients prepared in classic French style. Then again, you can’t go wrong with the diver scallops with lobster ravioli, either..

Freshly Ground Spices • Blends • Herbs 140+ hand-blended seasonings • 1/2 oz. amounts available • Locally owned and operated Organic selections • Gift sets available

Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-4pm

110 N. Tejon | 719-633-8803

Quality Outdoor Gear Camping Footwear Clothing

Hiking Climbing Maps

226 N. Tejon • Downtown www.mtnchalet.com • 719.633.0732

Exotic Place! Exotic Flavors!

‘05 - ‘10

AWARD WINNING CUISINE!

‘05 - ‘09

Mediterranean Bistro & Bar

Belly dancing fridays & saturdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

www.caspiancafe.com

528-1155 • 4375 Sinton Rd

East of I-25, Just of thE GardEn of Gods ExIt

M-th: Lunch: 11am-4pm | Dinner: 4-9pm f-sat: Lunch: 11am-4pm | Dinner: 4-10pm sun: Dinner: 4-9pm

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CRAb ShACK

GAzeTTe PiCK: EngLiSh doCKSidE SEAFood & gRiLL 2220 Academy Place, 380-7732; englishdockside.com

Thomas English’s po’ boys and other Southern specialties will take you back to the crab shacks of Georgia and Florida, but it’s his creamy New England-style clam chowder that got the attention of local foodies when it won a prize at the annual Chefs’ Gala.

SEAFood

GAzeTTe PiCK: CARLoS’ biSTRo 1025 S. 21st St., 471-2905

Carlos Echeandia, who is from Peru, flies fresh fish in daily from the East Coast, but it’s the preparation that puts his seafood over the top. The Prince Edward Island mussels in garlic chardonnay sauce as an appetizer is a good place to start. Then move on to an entree portion of the blue lump crab cakes. Your tummy will thank you.

STEAK

Gold: ThE FAmouS - A STEAK houSE 31 N. Tejon St., 227-7333; thefamoussteakhouse.net

The Chicago-style steakhouse is still the go-to place for beef, martinis and a touch of class. As one fan said: “Huge steaks beautifully cooked and served in a great atmosphere.” Silver: TExAS RoAdhouSE Bronze: STEAKSmiTh

SEAFood

Gold: REd LobSTER

4925 N. Academy Blvd., 594-9494; 3510 New Center Point, 596-9057; redlobster.com

CoLoRAdo CuiSinE Gold: CRAFTwood inn

404 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, 685-9000; craftwood.com

Readers say, and we agree, that this is where to experience the finest Colorado cuisine served with sophisticated flair. “All the good stuff ... deer ... ostrich ... boar ... buffalo ... birds.” “The folks there are quite creative with Colorado game.” Silver: ThE winES oF CoLoRAdo Bronze: AdAm’S mounTAin CAFé

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Every year, this popular seafood chain wins the readers’ choice, and every year commenters go nuts criticizing it. One fan summed up the appeal: “Good selection, reasonable prices, and then there are those cheddar-garlic biscuits.”

Silver: CARLoS’ biSTRo Bronze: EngLiSh doCKSidE

PIZZa

GOLD: BoRRIELLo BRotHERs

Eight locations, 884-2020; borriellobrothers.com

You know these thin, tasty New York-style slices are the real deal when you pick them up and oil runs down to your elbow. SILvEr: PIZZERIa RustICa BrOnZE: PaPa MuRPHY’s

MEXICan Hot DoGs

GAZETTE PICK: La PERLa taPatIa MEXICan taquERIa 511 N. 30th St., 228-6006

This little west-side taqueria serves hot dogs that raise the lowly dog to a whole other level. He splits and grills the wiener, wraps it in bacon, then serves it with onions so caramelized they have lovely bits of char along the edges, drizzles the whole thing with Mexico’s thinner, lighter sour cream cousin and a fresh tomatillo sauce, and sets it on a bun next to a heap of fries. Oh, yeah.

BuffEt

GAZETTE PICK: CHEYEnnE MountaIn REsoRt

3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, 538-4000; cheyennemountain. com

You probably know about the lavish Sunday brunch buffet. But the evening Mexican and seafood buffets are even better.

PanCaKEs

GAZETTE PICK: WaDE’s Café 3405 N. Academy Blvd., 596-8122

DELI

GAZETTE PICK: East Coast REstauRant & DELICatEssEn 24 S. Tejon St., 633-4522

Real homemade matzo ball soup, potato knishes like you’d get on the streets of Manhattan, delicious pastrami sandwiches so thick they strain your jaw and firm sour pickles served with just about everything. All the ingredients of a world-class deli.

Wade’s has moved around a bit, but fans always find it, lured by scrumptious fruit-filled pancakes served in nearly a dozen varieties.

quEsaDILLas

GAZETTE PICK: WooGLIn’s DELI 823 N. Tejon St., 578-9443; wooglinsdeli.com

PHILLY sanDWICH GAZETTE PICK: tastE of PHILLY

1634 S. Nevada Ave., 471-1922; 3552 N. Academy Blvd., 638-0020; tasteofphilly.biz

The City of Brotherly Love spreads its affection with fresh, fluffy buns filled with thin-sliced beef and plenty of accompaniments. We suggest The Works, which features steak, cheese, onions, peppers and mushrooms.

Who’d have figured that a college-area sandwich shop would serve quesadillas that are better than the Mexican joints? But try their black bean and chicken quesadillas and we think you’ll agree.

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SPoRTS baR Gold: old cHIcaGo Four locations; oldchicago.com

Beers from around the world, big meaty pizzas and plenty of strategically placed flat-screens make Old Chicago a winning choice for game time. SIlvEr: IndIGo Joe’S BronZE: cHaMPPS aMeRIcana

bReW PUb Gold: PHanToM canyon bReWInG

2 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 635-2800; phantomcanyon.com

It’s rare to find a place in any city that’s this dedicated to the craft of brewing (love the Zebulon’s Peated Porter), serious pub food (the blonde ale and smoked gouda soup is legendary) and a fun vibe. SIlvEr: TRInITy bReWInG BronZE: bRISTol bReWInG

ShorT TAKES

caTeReR

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, 575-0536; cmzoo.org

REAdERS’ PiCkS

Gold: Picnic Basket Silver: Garden of the Gods Gourmet Bronze: Blue Sage

bURGeR oveR $10

GAZETTE PICK: WIld THInGS caTeRInG aT THe cHeyenne MoUnTaIn Zoo

Yes, the catering company is operated at the zoo, but the culinary team is something to take notice of. Not only have they won top prizes at the premier Chefs Gala, they have a new restaurant, the Grizzly Grill, in the park sure to become a destination dining experience.

Gold: Red Robin Silver: Smashburger Bronze: Five Guys Burgers and Fries

local beeR

Gold: laUGHInG lab 1647 S. Tejon St., 633-2555; bristolbrewing.com

Bristol Brewing makes this smooth, malty multi-award-winning Scottish ale.

bURGeR UndeR $10

SIlvEr: beeHIve Honey WHeaT BronZE: Red RockeT Pale ale

Gold: Five Guys Burgers and Fries Silver: drifter’s Hamburgers Bronze (tie): Burger king and Wendy’s

IRISH

FRIeS

It wasn’t easy to edge out perennial winner Jack Quinn — which has set the standard for Irish pubs in Colorado — but McCabe’s has seriously cranked up its kitchen and is now serving some of the finest shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage in the state. It also has an awesome off-the-menu Sunday brunch with delicious homemade corned beef hash.

Gold: Five Guys Burgers and Fries Silver: Mcdonald’s Bronze: Red Robin

coFFee

GAZETTE PICK: Mccabe’S TaveRn 520 S. Tejon St., 633-3300; mccabestavern.com

Gold: Starbucks Silver: Pikes Perk Coffee and Tea House Bronze: Agia Sophia

bURGeR

cHaI

121 S. Tejon St., 634-6674; nosh121.com

Gold: Pikes Perk Silver: Starbucks Bronze: Agia Sophia

GAZETTE PICK: noSH

Imagine a big, fat, juicy house-ground patty, grilled medium rare (don’t you dare order it well-done) and topped with green pepper relish and onion straws. Transcendent.

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cockTaIl

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CUPCAKES

Tastings by appointment only at 271-0302; myabellacupcakes.com

12 locations; kingsoopers.com

GAZETTE PICK: MyA BEllA CUPCAKES

The designs created by Alexandra Elliott on her tiny cupcakes are a feast for the eyes. But the texture and flavors of the little cakes are what keep you coming back for another taste. Especially good are the chai tea and roasted banana flavors.

Gold: KINg SooPErS

We’ve seen it at parties. Somebody takes a bite of a cupcake and says, “Mmmm. Where’s this from?” The answer “King Soopers” surprises. It shouldn’t. This supermarket takes baked goods seriously. SIlvEr: BooNzAAIJEr’S dUTCh BAKEry BronZE: lITTlE loNdoN CAKE ShoPPE

WINE lIST Gold: ThE BlUE STAr

1645 S. Tejon St., 632-1086; thebluestar.net

There are fancier places in town, but not many with a wine list as deep and wide as The Blue Star. Both Old World and New World are well-represented as are some of the boutique wineries. What really puts this list over the top, though, is the halfprice bottle offer on Sunday. It allows wine enthusiasts to explore new varietals and old vintages — and still pay the mortgage. SIlvEr: SUMMIT BronZE: ThE MoNA lISA FoNdUE rESTAUrANT

ChoColATE

Gold: roCKy MoUNTAIN ChoColATE FACTory Four locations; rockymountain chocolatefactory.com

This national chocolate chain has been killing diets for more than two decades. Fans love the fudge, the handmade chocolates, the huge caramel apples covered with chocolate and nuts, and the company’s support of the local community. One chocoholic said: “I could spend my entire paycheck on their chocolate covered pretzels and smores!” SIlvEr: PATSy’S CANdIES BronZE: ThE MElTINg PoT

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ICE CrEAM

Gold: JoSh & JohN’S

111 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 6320299; 5152 N. Academy Blvd.; 593-1220; joshandjohns.com

This local, handmade, natural ice cream shop wins over fans one scoop of oatmeal cookie or Jack Daniels ice cream at a time. Fans also raved about the trivia challenge, which allows you to win dollars off your next scoop. SIlvEr: MAggIE Moo’S BronZE: Cold SToNE CrEAMEry

It’s a Bird It’s a Plane It’s a Restaurant Dine-In Carryout Catering Now serving Colorado Springs’ best BBQ at

2 Locations!!

The Airplane Restaurants centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Built in 1953, this magnificent airplane refueled aircraft throughout the world. Then, in May 2002, it began its second mission~ to be the preeminent aviation restaurant in the United States. Forty-two passengers can actually eat in the plane of the 275-seat restaurant. Rich in aviation history, displaying 100’s of pictures, memorabilia and rare artifacts, The Airplane Restaurant offers much more than great food, it offers a flight through aviation history. Treat yourself to first class and celebrate the 106th Anniversary of Flight and fly onto The Airplane Restaurant!

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HOMEBUILDER Gold: CLASSIC HOMES

6385 Corporate Drive,592-9333, classichomes.com

Voters praised their excellence and quality. One family shared that their Classic home has stood the 10-year test of time. SIlvEr: KELLER HOMES BronZE: SADDLETREE HOMES

CAR WASH

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525 S. Nevada Ave., 634-8536; 2253 La Montana Way, 599-7788; 1108 N. Academy Blvd., 596-3298; waterworkscarwashes.com

Gold: Denver Silver: Breckenridge Bronze: Cripple Creek

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Gold: WATER WORKS

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The business was founded in 1980 and operates with three guarantees: quality, speed and weather. If you’re not happy, the service is free. If the wash takes longer than 20 minutes, it’s free. And if your car isn’t clean within 72 hours of your paid wash, they rewash it. For free!

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SIlvEr: THE HUB CAR WASH AND DINER BronZE: SPEEDy SHINE ExPRESS CAR WASH

Gold: Bristol Brewing Silver (tie): rocky Mountain Brewery and Trinity Brewing

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS

GAZETTE PICK: CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR GOLD MINING

Over the past 12 years employees have paid it forward, donating more than 50,000 hours of volunteer time to 50 organizations in their area. They worked on Woodland Park’s Mainstreet Makeover, were on volunteer fire departments, volunteered with the Two-Mile-High Club in Cripple Creek for events, worked at museums and community festivals and coached Little League baseball. Employees also served on the City Council and Planning Commissions and in other governmental positions. The company helps make it possible, giving paid time off up to 40 hours each year and top volunteers can enter a drawing for cash to be used to go on a vacation. the gazette I 2010 I

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liFeTiMe ACHieveMenT AWArd

RADIO pERSONALITIES Gold: CApT. DAN AND pAuL RICHARDS

Readers have chosen these KKLI morning radio guys so many times, we decided to give them the big wooden plaque. This is the second Lifetime Achievement Award we’ve given. The first went to Lisa Lyden. Pity the future Best Radio Personalities winners. They’ll get the Capt. Dan and Paul Richards Best Radio Personality award. Silver: JOHNJAY AND RICH ON kVuu

Bronze: TRON SImpSON ON kCmN

ABove: GAzETTE ARTS & ENTERTAINmENT EDITOR WARREN EpSTEIN pRESENTED CApT. DAN AND pAuL RICHARDS WITH THEIR AWARD.

THE LISA LYDEN BEST ANCHOR AWARD NOTE: Lyden, for whom the award is named, won the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award and is not eligible.

Gold: GEORGIANNE LYmBEROpOuLOS

They can’t spell the KOAA anchor’s name, but fans certainly can describe what makes Lymberopoulos a household name: “She is always very professional and great at what she does!” “She always appears so happy and truly enjoying her job.”

Silver: ROB QuIRk AT kOAA Bronze: HEATHER SkOLD AT kRDO

mALE NEWS HOTTIE Gold: mATT mEISTER

TV NEWS SHOW Gold: kOAA/CHANNEL 5

Nielsen media ratings agree. KOAA’s newscasts, which are now in HD and feature a sexy new set, are the most popular in Southern Colorado. Silver: kRDO/CHANNEL 13 Bronze: kkTV/CHANNEL 11

RADIO STATION Gold: kRCC (91.5 Fm)

Listeners love the great NPR shows such as “A Prairie Home Companion” and “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” the wonderfully eclectic music library, the friendly noncorporate DJs and the creative local feature “The Big Something.” Silver: kBIQ (102.7 Fm) Bronze: kVuu (99.9 Fm)

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The KRDO weather guy is becoming a regular winner in this category.

Silver: JOE COLE AT kXRm Bronze (Tie): ADAm ATCHISON AT kOAA AND ROB QuIRk AT kOAA

FEmALE NEWS HOTTIE

Gold: GEORGIANNE LYmBEROpOuLOS

One fan said she deserves this award even though she’s “more sweetheart than hottie.”

Silver: kRDO ANCHOR HEATHER SkOLD Bronze: kXRm ANCHOR STEpHANIE pYTLINSkI

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TourisT aTTraCTion Gold: garden of THe gods

Just off 30th Street and north of West Colorado Avenue; gardenofgods.com

Magnificent red rocks jutting out of the hillside inspire photos, poems and wedding proposals. There’s no better place to take visitors. “I have always loved Garden of the Gods. It’s nice to bike through, hike or just drive through.” SIlvEr: Pikes Peak BronZE: CHeyenne MounTain zoo

flower gardens

GAZETTE PICK: Turf MasTer aT Crowne Plaza HoTel

CaMPgrounds

Gold: CHeyenne MounTain sTaTe Park

410 JL Ranch Heights, 576-2016; tinyurl.com/24ff8h3

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is Colorado’s newest state park, acquired in 2000 and open since October 2006. “Great sites, clean facilities and wildlife everywhere.” “Close by — great facilities, programs and hiking trails.” “Beautiful views, close to town, new campsites with hookups for RVs and pads for tents — it’s awesome!” SIlvEr And BronZE: none

Blog

Gold: sPringsBargains.CoM

Readers lavished springsbargains.com with the kind of adoration usually reserved for stars and humanitarian services. Maybe that’s because voters felt site-maven Carrie Isaac actually cared about saving them money. One wrote, “I love this website! It has saved my family hundreds of dollars this last year!” (It also won best website.) SIlvEr: frugalisTHenewsexy.CoM BronZE: HunTerwolffgallery.CoM

ad agenCy Gold: VladiMir Jones

6 N. Tejon St., 473-0704; vladimirjones.com

The former Praco ad firm calls itself “a communications company fueled by intellectual curiosity.” Fans agree: “Their work is always interesting,” wrote one voter. “I love the thing with the doors around town they did on domestic violence earlier this year. And the big animals on buildings downtown they did for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Cool!” SIlvEr: ValPak BronZE: none

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Vivid colors in the round planters leading to the front of the hotel and gardens all around the grounds are an inviting delight. They’ve been recognized by the professionals as well, winning an award of excellence from the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. Congratulate Sheryl Glasgow as Turf Master Industries celebrates its 30th year in business.

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GAZETTE PICK: larry sTeBBins, direCTor of Pikes Peak urBan gardens

He has taken hundreds of city folks back to the land. Following his group’s motto, “Creating Places Where People Meet to Grow,” he has shepherded the turning of little, empty plots of land into productive sources of food. Community gardens sprouted up, backyard gardens took seed and PPUG is there to help everyone through Colorado’s semi-arid, short-growing-season idiosyncrasies.

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TATTOO PArLOr Gold: WESTSiDE TATTOO

2031 W. Colorado Ave., 219-4800; westsidetattoo.net

They can give you a tiny butterfly or cover your entire arm with a work of art. Fans said: “Amazing artistic ability, clean good service. One of a kind!” “These guys know what they are doing!” “I’ve seen soooo much great work from them.” And, best of all, “no touch-up work needed ever.” Silver: ArT WiTH A PuLSE TATTOO Bronze: PrEMiEr TATTOO

HOTEL

Gold: THE BrOADMOOr

1 Lake Ave., 577-5775; broadmoor.com

The name says it. Those five stars say it. And the readers say it loud and clear, year after year. “Is there any question?” asked one. “Having a cocktail as the sun sets and viewing Cheyenne Mountain from the Lake Terrace. It doesn’t get more sublime than that!” said another. Silver: THE CLiFF HOuSE AT PiKES PEAK Bronze: AnTLErS HiLTOn

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Short takeS

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SALOn

Downtown cannot be beat. Between the hungry high school kids on their lunch breaks, the business folks taking care of business and the nightlife patrons, you’ll never be bored.

Gold: Mateo’s Salon & Day Spa Silver: Veda Salon & Spa Bronze: eden’s Salon & Barbershop

Silver: MAniTOu SPringS Bronze: MALLS

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Gold: Mateo’s Salon & Day Spa Silver: exhale Day Spa & Salon Bronze: Veda Salon & Spa

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Gold: Mateo’s Salon & Day Spa Silver: Veda Salon & Spa Bronze: exhale Day Spa & Salon

BED & BrEAKFAST Gold: OLD TOWn guESTHOuSE

115 S. 26th St., 632-9194 ; oldtown-guesthouse.com

Guests had a lot to say about this contemporary, urban fourdiamond B&B: “Fabulously appointed, great service close to Old Colorado City and you can wake up and walk anywhere!” Silver: AVEnuE HOTEL B&B Bronze: CHEyEnnE CAñOn inn

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SPA

Gold: MATEO’S SALOn & DAy SPA 5919 Delmonico Drive,266-9295; mateosdayspa.com

Stressed? Leave it all at this northwest spa. Fans said: “Hands down the best spa in Colorado Springs. You feel at home there, and it has a really comfortable vibe and all the best technologies.” “Mateo’s is the perfect place to relax and spoil yourself! The staff is up to date on all the new trends, and so welcoming you won’t want to leave!” Silver: gEnESiS MEDSPA Bronze: VEDA SALOn & SPA

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CROssinG GuaRD Gold: kaThy GORMan

Parents of Trailblazer Elementary School students said Gorman “waves to all parents and has a personal relationship with all her kids and parents.” Gorman is also an aide during the school day. Silver and Bronze: nOne

aThleTe

DOCTOR

Rachael Flatt won your hearts. Not only is she a student who attends Cheyenne Mountain High School, but she’s also the U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, who just competed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

3208 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 150, 573-1388

Gold: RaChael FlaTT

Gold: Dennis CalDwell, M.D.

It’s all in the family: He’s the doctor of choice for the children and grandchildren of some of his first patients. And the office is a family affair, with his wife, Carol, and a staff that’s considered family as well. About 10 years ago, Dr. Caldwell started caring for patients who don’t have insurance. Patients never receive a bill; it’s the Caldwell family mission. Learning he had been nominated by readers, this grandfather was humbled.

Silver: aPOlO anTOn OhnO Bronze (Tie): “GOOse” GOssaGe anD TyleR waTT

Silver: lisa Jenks, M.D. Bronze (Tie): ChaRles JOhnsOn, M.D. anD lauRa FelDMan, D.O.

DenTisT

Gold: BROaDMOOR DenTal (niCOlas PRueTT, D.D.s., leFT, anD ChRisTOPheR MazzOla, D.D.s.)

830 Tenderfoot Hill Road, 5765566; broadmoordental.com

We all have feelings about going to the dentist — fear and anxiety. It’s a good thing Broadmoor Dental seems to have that all under control. Patients found lots to love about the staff and the way they clean your pearlies: “Everyone is so friendly, kind and professional!” “Very clean and organized office. The staff is very welcoming and the doctors and hygienist are amazing! There is a very strong emphasis on communication before treatment. Love, love, love!!” Silver: MOniCa DOBBin, D.D.s. Bronze: Jay CalDwell, D.D.s.

lawyeR

Gold: sTanley C. kenT, P.C. 90 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 1210, 577-4414

He practices a variety of law but is the man to see if you’re planning your estate or writing your will. Also specializes in elder law. Silver and Bronze: nOne

aCCOunTanT

Gold: wieChMann, BOyCe & assOCiaTes Suite 300, 5390 N. Academy Blvd., 596-6110; wiechmanncpa.com

Nine CPAs, all crunching numbers and serving clients. But they say it’s not about money. Well, it’s about money, but it’s also about relationships. Silver: JenniFeR POwillieT Bronze: ClOuTTe & assOCiaTes

PluMBeR

Gold: OlsOn PluMBinG & heaTinG 121 W. Cucharras St., 635-3563; olsonph.com

Olson Plumbing has been staying in the flow of things since 1917. The plumbing, heating, sewer and air conditioning technicians are available around the clock for that 2 a.m. toilet jam. You agree. “Always willing to come!” Silver and Bronze: nOne

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CheeRleaDeR Gold: aDDi ROGeRs

Cheyenne Mountain High School student Addi Rogers can work a crowd. She has some great moves, and as team captain, she’s shown tremendous leadership skills as well. One fan said she “brings tons of spirit to all Indian games. She is a great leader and knows how to get her team and the school riled up!”

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RetiRement Home

tanning saLon

Gold: tHe PaLisades at bRoadmooR PaRk

4547 Palisades Park View, 226-2273; palisadesatbroadmoorpark.com

Gold: tan yoUR Hide

This could be the best retirement home in Colorado, said several voters. “Lovely setting, beautiful grounds, extradelicious food with great choices, caring staff,” said one happy resident. Others talked about all the activities: “It’s fun” and “a place to call home.” (Palisades also took gold for Best Senior Programs, with Silver Key taking silver and Colorado Springs Senior Center taking bronze.)

Eight locations; tanyourhide.com

Fans liked the clean salons, the convenient locations and the multiple tanning options. Silver: sUn sPot atLantis Bronze: one sUnsationaL tan

Silver: ViewPointe Bronze: tHe ViLLage at skyLine

CHURCH

Gold: FiRst PResbyteRian CHURCH 219 E. Bijou St., 884-6100; first-pres.org

This downtown church was founded in 1872, and after three years it had about 100 members. Today the sprawling worship center boasts more than 4,000 members, and we heard from plenty of them: “Jim Singleton, the pastor, is great!” “The best, tons of activities and groups for all ages. They walk the talk. Very open to all people and ages.” “Though large, there is a subgroup for everyone.” Silver: new LiFe CHURCH Bronze: woodmen VaLLey CHaPeL

FUneRaL Home

Gold: CaPPadona FUneRaL Home 1020 E. Fillmore St., 520-1817; cappadonas.com

Cappadona Funeral Home is a family-owned and -operated, full-service facility with a crematory on the premises. And a Facebook page. How many funeral homes have one of those? Readers said: “Great service, reasonable fees.” “When my husband’s mother (of eight children) died, the Cappadona Funeral Home took care of us and made sure that the kids remembered their mom in a special way.” Silver: sHRine oF RemembRanCe Bronze: bLUnt moRtUaRy

HosPitaL

Gold: memoRiaL HosPitaL

1400 E. Boulder St.,365-5000; memorialhealthsystem.com

Kudos to the nurses and the health care professionals, said the voters: “People who actually seem to care, they truly take care of you at Memorial.” For many, their hospital experiences were extra-special because that’s where their babies were born. “Beautiful rooms and all the nurses are so sweet! I had a wonderful experience when I had my daughter there.” Another mom said, “When my baby was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) for a month, Memorial North made me feel like I was in my home away from home to care for my baby.” Silver: PenRose-st. FRanCis HeaLtH seRViCes Bronze: eVans aRmy CommUnity HosPitaL rEadErS’ PickS

Short takeS moteL

Gold (tie): La Quinta and Super 8 Silver and Bronze: None

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Gold: University of colorado at colorado Springs Silver: cheyenne Mountain High School Bronze: Palmer High School

bank/CRedit Union Gold: Ent Federal credit Union Silver: Wells Fargo Bronze: 1st Bank

HigH sCHooL gUidanCe CoUnseLoRs

Gold (tie): Becky kenney at colorado Springs christian School and Stan Lambros at cheyenne Mountain High School (track coach)

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Peruse the website and you’ll see images of children, families and stunning dream weddings. A fan said: “Wendy is wonderful to work with and gets outstanding pictures.” silver: caYToN’S PhoToGRaPhY bronze: dUVal diGiTal

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An ideal place for a wedding whether indoors or one of the outdoor sites. The Victorian English country estate makes a lovely backdrop for the all-important photos of a lifetime. One fan summed it up perfectly: “A fairytale setting.” silver: The bRoadmooR ReSoRT bronze: GaRdeN of The GodS

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They walk and run for those with breast cancer, those in treatment, the survivors and those they walk in memory of. Each year it raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to be given in grants. “Tremendous support from the community for this one!” “Very organized and gets bigger and better every year.” SIlvEr: SAILIN’ SHoES rUN For FUN bronZE: NoNE

CHArITy EVENT Gold: THE yoT CLUb

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For 13 years, local young professionals have thrown a Christmastime holiday bash to beat all holiday bashes. Yet, YOT Club (toy spelled backward) is much more, providing thousands of toys and books to area children. The philanthropic bent of the evening touches low-income elementary schools as well as troubled and hospitalized teens. SIlvEr (TIE): HEArT bALL AND DANCING WITH THE STArS bronZE: NoNE

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Residents and their families were enthusiastic about always having something to do, whether going on a scenic drive, having one’s nails done, working on their fitness, learning something new or choosing from a variety of “fun.” SIlvEr: SILVEr KEy SENIor SErVICES bronZE: CoLorADo SPrINGS SENIor CENTEr

FrIENDS To THE HoMELESS GAZETTE PICK: TErESA AND KArL MCLAUGHLIN

Last winter, the sprinkler-landscaping business owners took food to several of the homeless camps. And they spent time just sitting and listening to the campers, learning their stories. Then they set out to help those who were interested in finding jobs. When the no-camping ordinance passed, they were there, helping 55 homeless people out of the camps and into shelters in two days. “They’re the best outreach workers we have,” said officer Dan McCormack of the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team.

MEANINGFUL EVENTS

GAZETTE PICK: ForT CArSoN’S WELCoME HoMES www.carson.army.mil

At the Fort Carson Special Events Center, families and friends cheer as the doors burst open, there’s a puff of smoke, and to the strains of Toby Keith’s “American Soldier” troops reunite with their families. Screams, tears, hugs and kisses ... It’s a beautifully human scene rewound hundreds of times during the year — sometimes multiple times a day — and it never gets old. The public’s invited.

CIVILIAN oUTrEACH GAZETTE PICK: ArMy 101, ForT CArSoN ArMy CoMMUNITy SErVICE www.carson.army.mil

Don’t know your AAFES from your BDU? Army 101 is here to help. Hundreds of civilians in the community have gone through the free A-to-Z course to learn about their neighbors at Fort Carson. 50 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

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Staff cuts. Shortened hours. Then, at the end of 2009, the possibility of closing when a nearly $24 million budget shortfall drew a bead on the museum. But, in December, this irreplaceable treasure received a reprieve when the City Council voted to allot another year of funding.

coMEdIAN

Gold (TIE): KEVIN SchroEdEr, LEfT ANd MArK rANTAL, rIghT

• Schroeder is the host of Stand Up or Shut Up openmike night at Thunder & Buttons II (last Mondays monthly) and a member of the Stick Horses in Pants improv troupe. He’s done TV commercials, modeled in billboards and has gained inexplicable fame as a dancer in the crowd at sporting events. • The frenetic Rantal is a member of the RiP improv troupe and has built a career on playing insects, animals and men in need of a good spanking. He most recently starred as a young priest in the Six Women Playwright Festival at the Manitou Art Theater. sIlvEr And bronZE: NoNE

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This family-friendly troupe has been performing improvised comedy bits since 2004. They do private and public gigs, drawing ideas from the audiences to help shape their long- and short-form sketches. sIlvEr: “ThE MySTEry of IrMA VEP” bronZE: ThE rIP

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Actress

Gold: eryn cArMen

With her flawless comic delivery and boundless charm, this vivacious actress did the impossible: She managed to make a manipulative murderess (in the Fine Arts Center’s “Sweeney Todd”) lovable. And she’s got some pipes to boot. SIlvEr (TIE): LAcy MAynArd And birgittA de Pree BronZE: AMy brooks

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In a production that would have impressed Stephen Sondheim himself, the brilliant Fine Arts Center cast and top-notch design team worked hand in bloody hand to remind us just how powerful a great musical can be.

As Eugene in the Fine Arts Center’s “Broadway Bound,” the young actor was both the narrator and central character. If his interactions with brother Stanley seemed particularly natural, maybe that’s because Stanley has been played by his real-life brother Oscar. Robinson also brought life to the Fine Arts Center’s “Christmas Survival Guide.”

Gold: “sweeney todd”

SIlvEr: “wicked” BronZE: “retUrn to the Forbidden PLAnet”

set

Gold: “sweeney todd”

Christopher L. Sheley’s massive, multilevel set at the Fine Arts Center evoked its own grim mood, including the creepy shadows of the asylum and the fiery depths of Mrs. Lovett’s kitchen. And who can forget that ultracool barber chair? SIlvEr: “12 Angry Men” BronZE: “retUrn to the Forbidden PLAnet”

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Gold: “sweeney todd”

Though new to the Fine Arts Center, Nicole Harrison has already proved her consummate artistry in this show, creating an array of eye-catching costumes that look like they stepped right out of a Dickens novel. SIlvEr (TIE): “12 Angry Men” And “cyrAno de bergerAc” BronZE: none

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SIlvEr (TIE): JiM JAckson And toby Lorenc BronZE: none

Actor

GAZETTE PICK: chris LoweLL

In Reginald Rose’s gripping drama “Twelve Angry Men,” this local favorite — best known for his lively impersonation of Benjamin Franklin at area schools — earned his own verdict of phenomenal, revealing a rarely seen humanity behind the blustering, bigoted mask of Juror No. 3.

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TheATer COMPAny

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This year, TheatreWorks brought new life to some old classics, while enticing acclaimed New York director Ping Chong to create an eye-opening, first-person look at disability in “Invisible Voices.”

This company, formed by some of the most accomplished actors in town, may have only one production under its belt, but that one was so stunning that it raised the bar for everyone else.

Gold: TheATrewOrKS

SIlvEr: MAnITOU ArT TheATre BronZE: fIne ArTS CenTer

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SIlvEr: STAr BAr PLAyerS BronZE: fIre And ICe TheATrICAL TrOUPe

POLITICAL MUSICAL GAZETTE PICK: “ThIS BeAUTIfUL CITy”

It was born here, in 2006, when New York theater troupe The Civilians came to Colorado College to create a piece about the evangelical community. Before they were done, they’d amassed more than 150 interviews and were face to face with the Ted Haggard scandal at New Life Church. In December, the troupe returned with a version honed by performances at off-Broadway venues and other vaunted locations. It was dynamic, uncomfortable and thoughtprovoking.

hIgh SChOOL drAMA PrOgrAM GAZETTE PICK: PIne CreeK hIgh SChOOL

Headed by Carrie Barnhardt-Roberson, this school’s theater department not only puts on professional-quality productions (the students are performing in Scotland next year), but the cast always includes a number of newbies, keeping education — not entertainment — its primary goal.

drAMA GAZETTE PICK: “TALK rAdIO”

Springs Ensemble Theatre’s provocative, bitingly funny production kept us on the edge of our seats with its penetrating portrait of a man on the edge.

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For the third installment of Neil Simon’s Eugene trilogy, the Fine Arts Center brought back veteran actors from the first two, a cast that has become the first family of the local theater scene. Readers said: “Best play I’ve seen in a really long time”; “Amy Brooks is a star”; “The FAC gets better with each production.” SIlvEr: “TweLve Angry Men” BronZE: “Sweeney TOdd”

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The Pikes Peak region’s first poet laureate recently completed his twoyear term. His legacy: a higher profile for poetry in the region. He helped institute the “Poetry While You Wait” program that put books of local verse at offices and other venues where people wait. SIlvEr: KAren SUChArSKI BronZE: PhIL CUrTIS

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Gold: bIll wAllbAUM

A regular at Deb’s Coffee House, It’s a Grind and Old Town Guest House, this singer-songwriter and guitarist plays a mix of originals and covers that some fans say reminds them of John Denver. Silver and Bronze: nOnE

MUsIC VEnUE

Gold: sTARgAzERs THEATRE & EVEnT CEnTER 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, stargazerstheatre.com

Originally a United Artists movie theater, this intimate 500-seat venue was renovated by John and Cindy Hooton and reopened in February 2009 as a home for blues, jazz, salsa, comedy and much more. Readers loved that variety, calling it “a fun, fresh, welcoming atmosphere.” Another said: “A wonderful restoration of a comfortable venue, with great lighting and sound.” Silver: THE blACK sHEEP Bronze: PIKEs PEAK CEnTER

MOVIE THEATER

Gold: KIMbAll’s PEAK THREE THEATER 113 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 447-1945; kimballstwinpeak.com

The restored art-deco-style movie palace gained a third screen this year, which means more of the indies, sleepers and art-house favorites that have made the Peak a place where you can enjoy the thrills of cinema without the dorky 3-D glasses. Silver: TInsElTOwn Bronze: HOllywOOd

COnCERT Gold: ElTOn JOHn

The Rocket Man touched down at World Arena in April 2009 for a show that reached deep into his repertoire, featuring gems such as “Border Song” that have long been upstaged by John’s megahits. Silver: TRAns-sIbERIAn ORCHEsTRA Bronze: THE MUsIC OF “lA bOHEME”

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The sound of the wheels on all that wood alone would make Pikes Peak Derby Dames’ bouts a perfect fit for City Aud. But there’s also something sweetly nostalgic about getting a beer, settling into a chair as old as your grandparents and watching women battling it out for the high score. Silver: dAnCIng wITH THE sTARs Bronze (Tie): THE HAndbEll FEsTIVAl And CElEbRATIOns PsyCHIC FAIR

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ChOREOgRAPhy GAzeTTe PiCK: “thE musiC mAN”

Mary Ripper Baker created some of her most demanding routines yet for this beloved musical, but the Fine Arts Center’s all-ages cast members made them look easy, captivating the audience with their infectious energy.

ORigiNAL BAND Gold: thE LO-Fi COwBOys loficowboys.com

Chuck Snow, former lead singer for the Springs’ hottest angry alt-rock band, The Autono, in the 1980s and ’90s, has really found his groove fronting the garage rock/alt-country band Lo-Fi Cowboys, which dominated the Original Band category in our recent Battle of the Bands contest. The band also features Kevin Waybright, Ric Carney and Collin Estes. They have opened for the likes of Robert Earl Keen and Cross Canadian Ragweed. . silver: REiLLy bronze: ANOthER DOOR

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Readers lauded the food and staff, as well as the authentic feel of this downtown bar and eatery, saying that it’s like an English pub with “fireplace, brew and food.”

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COVER BAND Gold: 6035

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Named after Colorado Springs’ elevation, 6035 won The Gazette’s recent Battle of the Bands contest with an awesome cover of Grand Funk Railroad’s “I’m Your Captain.” Band members include Fritz Genato on vocals, Rick Hilyard on drums, Dave Rouse on bass, Dave Turnupseed on guitar and Rick Guthrie on keyboard. The group plays at many clubs in the region, including Gasoline Alley, Cleat’s Bar & Grill and Meadow Muffins. silver: LOOsE CONNECtiON bronze: ChAsiNg BLuE sky

ChOREOgRAPhy Gold: “A ChRistmAs suRViVAL guiDE”

Jazzy, fresh and inventive choreography pumped plenty of life into the Fine Arts Center’s musical about the joy and stresses of the holiday season.

silver: ROB mOORE DANCEwORks bronze: mARy RiPPER BAkER

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GAzeTTe PiCK: DANCE OVER ANAhEim

KRCC’s “Big Something” show nailed it when it said this group of local acoustic pop high-schoolers was “either headed for the big time or college, whichever comes first.” Their sweet harmonies beat most of the dreck you hear on local radio these days. They were recently featured at the Pikes Peak Center’s Showcase at Studio Bee.

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Gold: Rocky MoUntAin DAncE AcADEMy 3958 N. Academy Blvd., 596-4110; rmdaofcolospgs.com

Parents raved about this school, which teaches all age levels such diverse styles as ballet and break dancing. They said: “This is a loving environment for kids.” “Awesome studio! Extremely talented teachers and dedicated ownership.” Silver: FoUntAin ARtS cEntER Bronze: Robin’S DAncEwoRkS

DAncE SchooL FoR ADULtS Gold: SpRingS SALSA & DAncE FitnESS

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Whether you’re looking to get into shape, learn salsa dancing or surprise your significant other with pole-dancing moves, the two locations of Springs Salsa will get you right in step. Students said: “It inspires adults to get their groove back.” “Women of all shapes and sizes are welcome there.” “The owners have assembled the best group of dance-fitness instructors on the planet.” Silver: Rocky MoUntAin DAncE AcADEMy Bronze: oRMAo DAncE coMpAny

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Born in 1975 as the Rampart Range Sertoma Territory Days Parade and Buffalo Barbecue, the festival commemorates Old Colorado City’s brief moment as the first capital of the Colorado Territory in 1861. Territory Days has grown from a modest neighborhood gathering to a three-day, Western-themed extravaganza, with gold panning, inflatable jumps and slides, tons of craft booths and lots of great food on sticks. It draws about 100,000 visitors each year. Silver: coMMonwhEEL ARtiStS LAboR DAy ARtS AnD cRAFtS FEStiVAL Bronze (Tie): coLoRADo bALLoon cLASSic AnD thE coLoRADo REnAiSSAncE FEStiVAL

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MURAL

Gold: MURAL At EcUMEnicAL SociAL MiniStRiES 201 N. Weber St., 636-1916, ecusocmin.org

It seems that everywhere you turn downtown there’s a Kim Polomka mural. This 15-by-54-foot image debuted in February. “Artist Kim Polomka nailed it,” a reader said. “It’s all about what ESM does for people and the community.” Silver: MURAL by DoUgLAS RoUSE, At 14 n. SiERRA MADRE St. Bronze: MURAL by tRiciA SMith, SqUEAk SoDA Shop

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You’ll forget the floral displays and the napkins. But that first dance to “Love Me Tender”? Or that moment when Uncle Steve reunites with Aunt Ida during “Shout’? You’ll remember that. Springs Sounds works with future brides and grooms to create the soundtrack for their big day. It also provides energetic DJs who’ll get everybody on the dance floor. Silver: AbSoLUtE DAncE SoUnDS Bronze: Stick hoRSES in pAntS

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MUSeUM

Gold: The FINe ARTS CeNTeR

30 W. Dale St., 634-5583; csfineartscenter.org

The Fine Arts Center seemed to find a fascinating balance this year. Instead of putting most of its eggs in the blockbuster touring art shows, the center mixed local and national artists around fascinating and provocative themes, such as “NASA/ART: 50 Years of Exploration” and “Conflict | Resolution.” SIlvEr: COLORADO SPRINGS PIONeeRS MUSeUM BronZE (TIE): MIChAeL GARMAN MUSeUM AND The MONey MUSeUM

PRODIGAL SON GAZETTE PICK: RODNey WOOD

A longtime artist and promoter of the local arts scene, Wood left us in 2006 for a life of painting in New Mexico. He made a celebrated return in February for a joint exhibition of his magical realism at Rubbish Gallery and the Modbo.

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In February, UCCS’ Gallery of Contemporary Art took over the space in Plaza of the Rockies inhabited by the Fine Arts Center Modern. “Point A,” the first GOCA 121 exhibition, was quirky and fun with a little taste of sophistication. With any luck, it’s a glimpse of the interesting things to come.

Using the NASA touring exhibition as a foundation, this ambitious show ventured into new territory by mounting the space-related work of local artists including Vance Kirkland, Eric Bransby and Monica Aeillo. The additional programming, which extended to the Bemis School of Art, lectures and a film festival, were fun, engaging and downright daring. “NYC in our own backyard,” wrote one reader.

GAZETTE PICK: GOCA 121

Gold: “NASA/ART: 50 yeARS OF eXPLORATION” Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, csfineartscenter.org

SIlvEr: “SyMBIOSIS: The PAINTINGS OF RODNey WOOD,” The MODBO AND RUBBISh GALLeRy BronZE: “The BAROqUe WORLD OF FeRNANDO BOTeRO,” FINe ARTS CeNTeR

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PANeL

GAZETTE PICK: “ART CULTURe POLITICS” AT COLORADO COLLeGe

This panel discussion by playwrights David Henry Hwang, Tony Kushner and Suzan-Lori Parks was among the highlights of the year’s cultural scene. It was hard to believe that playwrights of this stature would come to Colorado Springs. But in February, the three took the CC stage and talked about their work, the state of theater and the world at large. It was a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the bigs of the theater world and the way these prolific writers think.

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GAzeTTe PiCK: JAson bAALMAn

Last year, this Colorado Springs artist took an award for Best Use of Pennies for a portrait of Lincoln made out of the coins. This year, Baalman outdid himself by creating an uncanny likeness of late-night talk-show host Conan O’Brien out of Cheetos.

suMMER ARts PRoGRAM

GAzeTTe PiCK: coLoRAdo sPRinGs consERvAtoRY And cEntRAL citY oPERA suMMER PERFoRMinG ARts intEnsivE

This partnership brings together 20 auditioned performers, ages 14-19, to create and perform opera, musical theater and theater under the tutelage of professionals from the New York stage, Juilliard and Central City. Last summer, participants researched local philanthropist Winfield Scott Stratton, turned his life into an opera and performed it in February for enthusiastic donors and sponsors.

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GAzeTTe PiCK: “JouRnEY” bY MichAEL bRohMAn

A controversial work about the lingering effects of slavery, it’s exquisitely beautiful and deeply sad. Its placement in front of the courthouse makes it just that much more powerful.

GALLERY Gold: ARts ALLEY distRict (Rubbish GALLERY And thE Modbo)

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In a town where galleries often struggle to find a niche, this little arts district has created a great following by being a little hard to find and showing works by emerging artists. Readers called it a “breath of fresh air in the Springs art scene” and lauded the “unusual setting, unusual art.” Add to that The Modbo’s full calendar of classes, dance concerts, music and poetry, and you have a real hub for the arts. Silver: thE FinE ARts cEntER Bronze: tRi-LAkEs cEntER FoR thE ARts

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They’re big. They’re red. And they’re whimsical. With this Art on the Streets first-prize winner, artist Weed continues his journey into making the small and forgettable too big to miss.

Silver: “continuuM,” biLL buRGEss Bronze (Tie): “tRAiLbLAzER,” FREd dARPino, And “thE dAncE,” JAMEs nAthAn

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• Recess is a children’s clothes consignment shop specializing in name brands and cool styles. A fan said: “Great selection of children’s clothing at affordable prices.” • Extraordinary Ingredients gourmet shop wins over shoppers one heirloom bean or morel mushroom at a time. A loyal costumer said: “Incredible ingredients, fun environment, great service and helpful people. Love the chefs’ presentations.” Silver (Tie): SavORy SpicE ShOp aNd cOSTcO bronze: NONE

childREN’S clOThiNg STORE Gold: REcESS childREN’S clOThiNg 1721 W. Colorado Ave., 635-9725, recessconsign.com

This adorable shop was a shoppers’ favorite from the minute it opened. “Stacy and Vern are always there to help you find the best bargains.” … “Best new clothing store in the city. Great prices and all brand-name clothes.” Silver (Tie): childREN’S placE aNd MOuNTaiN MOppETS bronze: gyMbOREE

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A parent said of the national chain: “Like the big selection of items and being able to wrap things on-site.” Silver: REcESS childREN’S clOThiNg bronze: MOuNTaiN MOppETS

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Give yourself plenty of time when you stop by this west-side shop. Fans are truly fanatic about it: “She had the neatest items — jewelry, clothing, shoes — at amazing prices. You can’t but feel like you have been to a high-end fashion boutique when you walk out of Eve’s … You will always be treated with the utmost of courtesy.” Silver: REcESS childREN’S clOThiNg bronze: JuST bETWEEN FRiENdS

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FARMERS MARKET

Gold: Old COlORAdO CiTy 24th Street at West Colorado Avenue

Although the Colorado Farm and Art Market cooperative produces bettersourced markets at America the Beautiful Park and The Margarita at PineCreek, this Saturday street market in Old Colorado City is sprawling with fresh produce, meats and herbs. As one fan said: “No other Farmers Market has the selection like the one in Old Colorado City.” Silver: MEMORiAl PARK Bronze: SunFlOwER FARMERS MARKET gROCERy STORE

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Gold: SPARROw HAwK gOuRMET COOKwARE 120 N. Tejon St. 471-3235; sparrowhawkcookware.com

This longtime favorite recently moved to a new, larger location. The extra space allows for more cookware to be on display, tempting gourmands to fill up their shopping baskets. Whatever the cook needs can be found here. Silver: CHEFS RETAil Bronze: williAMS SOnOMA

HEAlTH FOOd STORE Gold: wHOlE FOOdS MARKET

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We agree with readers. Who can beat this national-chain health food giant? “Always the best options.” “Can find almost anything you need on the healthful side.” Silver: MOunTAin MAMA’S Bronze: SunFlOwER FARMERS MARKET gROCERy STORE

FlOwER SHOP Gold: PlATTE FlORAl

1417 E. Platte Ave., 632-2607; plattefloral.com

For more than 70 years it has been the place to go for party centerpieces, weddings, perfect memorial arrangements, and plants and flowers for your home. “Always beautiful flowers, lovely furniture, special knickknacks, will send flowers out of town.” “Nice displays, helpful staff, dependable.” Silver: RiCH dESignS HOME Bronze: gEnTRy’S FlOwERS inC.

SPiCE STORE

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BuTCHER SHOP

GAzeTTe PiCK: Andy’S MEAT MARKET 2915 E. Platte Ave., 636-1149; andysmeatmarket.com

This full-fledged butcher shop has been open since 1952. It specializes in wild-game processing. Try the homemade sausage.

Just walk in and take in that aroma. The local spice scene got a whole lot more spicy when Savory opened up downtown. Fans said: “I used to travel to Denver to get these spices.” “It has wonderful spices at reasonable prices.” Silver: ExTRAORdinARy ingREdiEnTS Bronze: SPiCE OF liFE

gOuRMET SHOP Gold: gARdEn OF THE gOdS gOuRMET

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Gold: RAnCH FOOdS diRECT 2901 N. El Paso St., 473-2306; ranchfoodsdirect.com

More retail store than actual butcher shop, it was created by rancher Mike Callicrate and specializes in natural, antibiotic-free meats. Silver: Andy’S MEAT MARKET Bronze: wHOlE FOOdS MARKET

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Gold: American Furniture Warehouse Silver: Platte Furniture Bronze: I Saw It First

HARDWARE SToRE Gold: ACE HARDWARE Five locations; acehardware.com

Do-it-yourselfers loyal to Ace nailed it: “Great service and you can find things you didn’t know you needed.” “Everything under the sun, great kitchen islands and wall decorations.” “The smaller store atmosphere with the individual attention is wonderful!” SIlvEr: LoWE’S BronZE: HoME DEPoT

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Gold: AMERiCAn CLASSiCS MARKETPLACE 1815 N. Academy Blvd., 596-8585

Shoppers praised the huge selection: “Lots of vendors,” “Plan to spend at least two hours getting lost in this place.”

SIlvEr: THE AnTiQUE gALLERy BronZE: CoLoRADo CoUnTRy AnTiQUE MALL

SnoWBoARD SHoP Gold: THE SKi SHoP

1422 S. Tejon St., 636-3355; theskishopinc.com

Although its name suggests it’s all about skis, its employees also have some expertise in snowboards: “These guys know their business! Very helpful, friendly and great prices!” “This shop is heads and shoulders above the others.” SIlvEr: BLinDSiDE BronZE: CHRiSTy SPoRTS

SKATEBoARD SHoP Gold: BLinDSiDE

293 S. 21st St., 636-1554; blindsidecolorado.com

There are bigger shops in town, but fans say it’s not about size: “This shop knows its product and they actually skateboard!” SIlvEr: BC SURF & SPoRT BronZE: nonE

SPoRTing gooDS Gold: DiCK’S SPoRTing gooDS

3133 Cinema Point, 638-3400; 1710 Briargate Blvd., 264-1810; dickssportinggoods.com

This chain megastore has it all, fans said: “Great sales.” “Everything you need as far as sporting goods.” SIlvEr: REi BronZE (TIE): Big 5 AnD SPoRTS AUTHoRiTy

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SUPERMARKET

GAZETTE PICK: King SooPERS

Multiple locations, kingsoopers.com

This supermarket chain continues to update its stores to more of a market look, and its prices are hard to beat, especially if you’re a coupon clipper.

Family comes in all shapes and sizes

Compassionate, quality, veterinary care for companion dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. Find rest for your body & soul with an overnight stay. Includes breakfast. See our website for great summer getaway rates!

www.gleneyrie.org/overnight • 877.488.8787

Dublin Animal Hospital Where you and your pets are family

888 Dublin Blvd. 719.593.1336 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 dublinanimalhospital.com

Your Hearing Aid Center

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TOY STORE

Gold: LiTTLE RichaRd’S TOY STORE @ POOR RichaRd’S 324 N. Tejon St., 578-5848; poorrichards.biz

The delightful local store continues its winning ways: “The store setup will overwhelm you, but the journey into the world of amazing toys is the absolute best!” Silver: TOY STaTiOn Bronze: TOYS R US

PaWnShOP

Gold: acE LOanS PaWn ShOPS

3060 S. Academy Blvd., 390-6072; 1515 S. Nevada Ave., 632-4671; 2339 Platte Place, 632-1558

This 35-year-old, family-owned local pawnshop chain sells just about everything you can fit on a shelf and a few things you can’t. You’ll find jewelry, electronics, bikes, tools, guns, toys, DVDs, musical instruments. But the stores’ richest treasure is expertise. The employees used to have shelf after shelf of reference books, and now they’re wizards at online research. That means that if you’re buying, you’ll expect to get a bit of a bargain and if you’re selling, you’ll get market value without a runaround. Silver: acmE PaWn ShOPS Bronze: nOnE

fURniTURE STORE

Gold: amERican fURniTURE WaREhOUSE 2805 N. Chestnut St., 633-4220; afwonline.com

People know about Jake Jabs and his adorable tigers-and-kangaroos commercials. And they know about his furniture. “I was astounded at the prices. I seriously was thinking I’d have to take out a loan for furniture. To find stuff I liked that I could pay for with my budget was a great surprise.”

JEWELER

Gold: LUiSa GRaff JEWELERS

4663 Centennial Blvd., 260-0100; luisagraffjewelers.com

Her ads and commercials make her one of the most recognizable jewelers, and voters appreciate “great selections” and “the unusual diamonds.” Silver: JOhannES hUnTER JEWELERS Bronze: JaREd GaLLERia Of JEWELRY

Silver: WOOdLEY’S finE fURniTURE Bronze: amERican fURniTURE GaLLERY

ShOE STORE Gold: dSW

7639 N. Academy Blvd., 264-8007; dsw.com

Fans bubbled: “Excellent selection.” “Love the selection, variety and prices here. Their clearance racks in the back are always stocked.” “I LOVE going to DSW. It’s so spacious!! Easy to browse and I always find a bargain.” Silver: BROWn’S ShOE fiT Bronze: diLLaRd’S

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BOOKSTORE Gold: BaRnES & nOBLE

795 Citadel Drive East, 637-8282; 1565 Briargate Blvd., 266-9960; barnesandnoble.com

Readers tell us they miss Chinook, but this chain bookstore does the job OK: “Easy to work with, in store and online.” “Very helpful and great story time for kids.” “I like their children’s section.” Silver: BORdERS Bronze: POOR RichaRd’S BOOKSTORE

VIdEO gaME STORE

Gold: gaMESTOP

Nine locations; gamestop.com

Gamers, in the rare moments when they could put down their controllers, said: “Great selection.” “Very friendly and knowledgeable.” “Every time I go they are always helpful and can give me a rundown on the latest games.” Silver: EnTERTaInMaRT Bronze: bEST bUy

MUSIC STORE

Gold: IndEPEndEnT RECORdS and VIdEO Four locations; beindependent.com

This local, old-school CD-shop chain has been music to our ears since ’78, when vinyl ruled. Fans said: “As long as music stores are still around, this will be the king!” “They survive in spite of the Internet.” Silver: MEEKER MUSIC Bronze: gRanER MUSIC

LIQUOR STORE

Gold: ChEERS LIQUOR MaRT

1105 N. Circle Drive, 574-2244; cheersliquormart.com

Cheers is more than a liquor store. It’s a mega spirits superstore. Fans were so lavish in their praises, you have to wonder if they’ve been … well, nevermind. They summed up the appeal: “The largest selections of any kind of alcohol.” “They’ve started a wine club.” “Very helpful if you want something special or need help.” “I support smaller shops when I can, but if I need to stock up on wine, I have to shop Cheers.” Silver: COaLTRaIn WInE and LIQUOR Bronze: COLORadO LIQUOR OUTLET

WInE ShOP

SMOKE STORE Gold: STag TObaCCOnIST

Gold: COaLTRaIn WInE and LIQUOR

4109 Austin Bluffs Parkway, 633-0669

For smokers who’ve been kicked out of every bar and bowling alley in the state, Stag comes as a welcome and welcoming oasis. Smokers love the laid-back atmosphere with the comfy smoking lounge and deck, the cigar and pipe humidors, and what’s touted as the largest cigar selection in town.

330 W. Uintah St., 475-9700; coaltrainwine.com

Fans love the selection, the expertise and the instant wine chiller. Silver: SWIRL WInE EMPORIUM Bronze (Tie): ChEERS LIQUOR MaRT and VInTagE’S WInES and SPIRITS

Silver: PEaK CIgaRS & PIPES Bronze: CObaLT CLUb

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May 10

Sports Corp Annual Golf Tournament

120

Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Country Club of Colorado May 14 – July 23

Lighten Up Colorado – 10 Week Fitness Challenge

500

All Across Colorado May 27

Breakfast of Champions

300

Penrose House – Garden Pavilion June 25

PPIHC Fan Fest

30,000

Downtown Colorado Springs June 27

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

4,000

Pikes Peak June 29

College Football Kick-Off Luncheon

450

Colorado Springs Marriott July 17

USA Boxing National Championships

1,500

Crown Plaza Colorado Springs July 30

Rocky Mountain State Games Opening Ceremony

5,000

Colorado Springs World Arena July 30 – August 1

Rocky Mountain State Games

7,000

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College Hockey Face-Off Luncheon

250

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Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame

600

Colorado Springs World Arena

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HoRseBACk RIDING

CLIMBING WALL

Gold: CItyRoCk CLIMBING CeNteRs

21 N. Nevada Ave., 634-9099; 16240 Old Denver Road, Monument, 481-9099; climbingtherock.com

Gold: GARDeN of tHe GoDs

More than just a wall, this climbing center offers curved features, a bridge and much more. Fans said: “Fun, friendly and helpful staff.” “Love the bouldering area.”

4 El Paso Blvd., 633-5667; arsriding.com

Academy Riding Stables provides fine horses and experienced guides, but its main asset is the location. Nothing beats riding through Garden of the Gods on a fall morning.

Silver: spoRt CLIMBING CeNteR Bronze: DICk’s spoRtING GooDs

HIkING tRAIL

Gold: ReD RoCk CANyoN opeN spACe West on U.S. 24, left onto Ridge Road; springsgov.com, search for “Red Rock Canyon”

Silver: AIR foRCe ACADeMy Bronze: BRoADMooR stABLes

Miles of easy hiking trails wind through nearly 800 acres that, geologically speaking, are an extension of Garden of the Gods with beautiful red rock formations. Hikers said: “Any of the many trails there are wonderful.” “Lots of options ... not too many people.”

CouNty pARk

Silver: tHe MANItou INCLINe Bronze: pALMeR pARk

Gold: BeAR CReek

Well-tended tennis courts, hiking trails, a dog park and wide open spaces for Frisbee are the main draws.

pICNIC spot

Gold: GARDeN of tHe GoDs

1805 N. 30th St., 634-6666; gardenofgods.com

“Unbelievable beauty.” “Gorgeous scenery and still space to get away from ... people.” Silver: NoRtH CHeyeNNe CAñoN pARk

Silver: fox RuN Bronze: pAINt MINes

Bronze: fox RuN pARk

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BOWLING ALLEY

FIsHING sPOt

3845 N Academy Blvd., 5911000; bowlatharmony.com

Lake George; parks.state.co.us/parks/ elevenmile

gold: HArmONY BOWL

Harmony scores a 300 with bowling fans. One said: “Great birthday parties and Saturday morning bowling.” Silver: BEAr CrEEk LANEs Bronze: mr. BIGGs FAmILY FuN CENtEr

rOLLEr rINk

gold: skAtE CItY

1920 N. Academy Blvd., 597-6066; 4575 Austin Bluffs Parkway, 591-1016; skate citycolorado.com

Skate City is on a roll with local skate fans. They said: “Very good to the local school programs.” “Lots of fun, affordable for the families.” “Friendly owners and always a special going on.” Silver: tOur INLINE HOCkEY ArENA Bronze: NONE

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gold: ELEvENmILE stAtE PArk ANd CANYON

Not only can you snag some rainbow, brown, cutthroat and kokanee trout, or even pike, you also can enjoy one of the most spectacular fishing ambiences in the world. Silver: CAtAmOuNt rEsErvOIr Bronze: CrYstAL LAkE

HuNtING sPOt gold: (tHEY’rE NOt tELLING)

It seems some hunters wouldn’t reveal their favorite spots if Jack Bauer interrogated them.

Silver: ELEvENmILE Bronze: WILkErsON PAss

CItY PArk

gold: AmErICA tHE BEAutIFuL

Kids especially love the playground and the giant Julie Penrose Fountain. Silver: mONumENt vALLEY Bronze: mEmOrIAL

Delicious Authentic Louisiana Cookin’

Bringing the BEST of Germany to Colorado

Live Music

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German Restaurant & Deli

Gulasch, Chicken, Sauerbraten, Rouladen

Bristol Beer Premium Martinis Cognacs / Wine Tropical Drinks Premium Cigars

Second item must be of equal of lesser value. Good with coupon only. Not vail with any other offers. One coupon per family per table. Expires May 31, 2010

Thank you, Colorado Springs for voting Nawlins

“Best of the Springs”

3317 Cinema Point

571-9777

Jaegerschnitzel with Spaetzle & Red Cabbage.

4037 Tutt Blvd. • 719-573-2000 One block south of Sky Sox Stadium Open: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

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Voted Best green chilli & diner 2009 The Gazette

110 E. Costilla

Open Everyday 7am-4pm-ish

Open Mon-Fri 8am-2pm-ish

Need Care? 599-4180 • private and Safe • full Service Medical Marijuana dispensary • Superior Quality • expert advice • friendly Service

Conveniently Located at Garden of the Gods & I-25 Please call for an appointment 599-4180 • Doctor days scheduled regularly

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Hours: Mon - Fri. 9:30 to 6:00 Sat. 9:30 to 5:00 Closed on Sundays.

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TEJON

719-636-5010

PIKES PEAK

The UPS Store® Where go getters go to get things done! Mailing • Shipping • Copies • Packing • Postal

Military Discounts on Weekends Cheyenne Mountain Center, 1670-F E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., CS. 80906 • Tel (719)540-0595 FAX (719)540-0877 • store2973@theupsstore.com the gazette I 2010 I

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AuTo-RACINg fANTASy

gym

16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain, 1-800-237-3889; drivepetty.com

The Village People knew it. So do Best of the Springs voters: “I love how laid-back it is at the Y, I don’t feel intimidated.”

GAzeTTe PiCK: RIChARD pETTy DRIVINg ExpERIENCE

Pikes Peak International Raceway now offers a DIY racing experience for those who’ve always wanted to be Richard Petty for a day. Under the tutelage of expert drivers, you get to do the oval at speeds that will get your heart fluttering.

Gold: ymCA of ThE pIkES pEAk REgIoN Multiple locations; ppymca.org

Silver: 24 houR fITNESS Bronze: golD’S gym

TRAINER

Gold: JoE RAmIREz 229-2639; trainwithjoe.com

Ramirez leads a serious (yet fun) bootcamp for women and does plenty of personal training. His fans told us: “The results are phenomenal.” “I am now in the best shape of my life and cannot wait until swimsuit season. Did I mention that I’m over 40?” Silver: ShANNoN ChApmAN Bronze: TRISh DoylE-STAhl

pIlATES

Gold: REVIbE pIlATES AND boDywoRk 2410 W. Vermijo Ave., 231-6430; revibepilates.com

This little Pilates and massage salon has attracted a fiercely loyal, yet calmly centered, clientele. They said: “Small and intimate. Trish makes a point of knowing her clients and addressing their individual needs, even in group classes.” “Best ball class and reformer in town. Excellent prices and great people, with that distinctive west-side vibe.”

Silver: ymCA of ThE pIkES pEAk REgIoN Bronze: golD’S gym

yogA

Gold: pRANAVA yogA CENTER 718 N. Weber St., 444-8463; pranavayogacenter.com

hIgh SChool bASkETbAll TEAm GAzeTTe PiCK: SIERRA boyS

Coach Otis Johnson’s Stallions have bragging rights. They’re the back-to-back Class 4A state champions.

hIgh SChool CRoSS CouNTRy TEAm

GAzeTTe PiCK: ThE ClASSICAl ACADEmy gIRlS

These runners have grabbed seven straight Class 3A state titles and they qualified for nationals last fall.

hIgh SChool VollEybAll TEAm

GAzeTTe PiCK: ColoRADo SpRINgS ChRISTIAN SChool gIRlS

These Lions roar when they hit the court, winning six consecutive Class 3A state titles. This year they went 30-0.

hIgh SChool TENNIS CoACh

GAzeTTe PiCK: DAVE ADAmS, ChEyENNE mouNTAIN

A 30-year coach, he has taken the school’s teams to 14 state titles. Last year, he had nine newcomers on the boys’ team and still they went to state. The girls’ team, defending state champs, has eight of its 11 lettermen playing this year. 80 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

Down dogs, angry cats and flexible humans agree: “Absolutely the best. Owners Mike and Charlotte are like family.” “Very friendly, fun classes. Many different yoga styles, available schedule, many workshops, teacher training.” “It is such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and I always leave with a good feeling.” Silver: CAmbIo Bronze: CoREpowER yogA

hIgh SChool CoACh Gold: mATT bRICkEll

For 20 years, he’s been coaching wrestling, and the results have fans going to the mat for him: “He took Coronado to second place in the State Wrestling Tourney.” “Great wrestling coach year after year.” Silver: DohERTy bASkETbAll CoACh J’oN ST. ClAIR Bronze: NoNE

SkATE pARk

Gold: mEmoRIAl pARk SkATEboARD pARk www.springsgov.com

Memorial Park’s world-class, 40,000-square-foot skate park is always busy, rain or shine.

Silver: RICh “gooSE” goSSAgE youTh SpoRTS ComplEx Bronze: ChEyENNE mouNTAIN STATE pARk

T hank You Colorado Springs for Your Patronage! Voted best Chinese Cuisine 12 years in a row

Offer $3.00 OFF

Fine Dining - Full bar - Catering - Take out Delivery 3 miles radius/$20 min

594-9343

Any Large Pizza • Pickup only • Expires 8/31/10 Must Show Coupon www.louiespizzacoloradosprings.com

5670 N. Academy Blvd. www.bestsilverpondchinese.com

5 Convenient Locations 1146 E. Fillmore St. (3 blocks west of Hancock) 473-0060

5996 Stetson Hills Blvd. (Powers & Stetson Hills) 597-5991

2009

4815 Barners Rd. (Barnes & Oro Blanco) 591-5241

Buy Two Regular Size Plates Get $4.00 Off With purchase of Two Drinks or Smoothies. Valid at the colorado Springs l & l hawaiian barbecue only. not valid with any other offer. no Substitutions. coupon must be presented at the time of order. offer expires 05/31/2011

333 N. Tejon Street (Tejon & Boulder) 635-5565

Open Lunch/Dinner We Deliver 3 mile radius, $20 min. Catering Available

2771 Briargate Blvd. (Union & Briargate) 260-5555

® the origin al hawaiian barbecue® • www.hawaiianbarbecue.com

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COLORADO’S FINEST JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR SPECIALS

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The Healing Canna • New lower Prices

1603 W. Colorado Avenue

• Bubble Hash edibles & clones

Colorado Springs • 719-632-6111

westsideanimalhospital.com

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A Tradition of Quality & Caring Since 1970

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6:00PM • Saturday 8:00AM-3:00PM

O’Furry’s

Voted “Best Breakfast” 16 years in a row! Serving 15 different omlettes, plate size pancakes, Belgian waffles and Eggs Benedict. GREAT LUNCH MENU!

Located at 900 E. Fillmore Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a delightful & intriguing place for lunch, dinner or late-evening rendeveous. World Famous for fun, frivolity, frolic and BEST WINGS & BEST BURGER this side of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Juniper Valley Dining room

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Specializing in skillet fried chicken or baked ham dinner

Omlette Parlor

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Comprehensive Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Ultrasound & Advanced Diagnostics; Complete Dental Services Pediatric, Geriatric, and Wellness Programs Canine Massage Therapy; Stem Cell Therapy Extended Hours-Drop Off Service

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Opening April 2nd

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BMX PLACE

Gold: MEMoriAL PArk 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 385-5940; www.springsgov.com

The Memorial Park Skateboard Park provides great air opportunities to bicyclists and skateboarders alike. Silver: riCh “GoosE” GossAGE Youth sPorts CoMPLEX Bronze: PALMEr PArk

MouNtAiN BikE trAiL Gold: FALCoN trAiL

On the Air Force Academy; tinyurl.com/24 94292

A cyclist summed it up this way: “Fun, fast, a bit of technical, a bit of everything!” Silver: PALMEr PArk Bronze: rEd roCk oPEN sPACE

sPorts CoMPLEX

Gold: EL PoMAr Youth sPorts PArk 2230 Executive Circle, 630-0168; csyouthsports.org

The 10-year-old park is always busy with Little League baseball, lacrosse, Pride and Rush Pikes Peak Soccer, Colorado Springs Athletic League and several high school sports teams. “Well managed, great facility,” said voters.

urBAN ruN

GAzeTTe PiCK: JACk quiNN’s ruNNiNG CLuB jackquinnsrunners.com

Before the time change and the lengthening days, you could spot the Quinn running group by the masses of head lamps shining along downtown sidewalks. Beautiful sight. About 1,000 runners — and some of their dogs — gather at 6 p.m. each Tuesday for this 4-year-old, 5K pub crawl. It starts at Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse & Pub, and winds north through Monument Park to Uintah Street before looping back. Runners get to feast on a free appetizer buffet, and if you make it 10 times, you get a free Running Club T-shirt.

GoLF CoursE Gold: PAttY JEWEtt

900 E. Espanola St., 385-6950; www.springsgov.com

Golfers say it’s “the oldest and dearest course in the town … location, location, location.” “Great views, fun course.” Silver: thE BroAdMoor Bronze: VALLEY hi

Silver: riCh “GoosE” GossAGE Youth sPorts CoMPLEX Bronze: MEMoriAL PArk

sWiMMiNG PooL

Gold: CottoNWood CrEEk rECrEAtioN CENtEr

3920 Dublin Blvd. (in Cottonwood Creek Community Park), 385-6508; www.springs gov.com

This municipal pool is like a mini water park. Fans of Cottonwood Creek say they “love the lazy river and whirlpool!”

Silver: WiLsoN rANCh PooL Bronze: MANitou AquAtiCs ANd FitNEss CENtEr

iCE riNk

Gold: sErtiCh iCE CENtEr 1705 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 385-5983; www.springsgov.com

In Memorial Park, Sertich is our community place to skate. Fans said: “Being a communitysponsored center, the lessons are great and we’ve got to keep it funded!” “Best sheet of ice in town! Best Learn-to-Skate program in town! Best coaching staff!” Silver: WorLd ArENA iCE hALL Bronze: hoNNEN iCE riNk At CoLorAdo CoLLEGE

sPECtAtor sPort

GAzeTTe PiCK: Air ForCE FALCoN FootBALL goairforcefalcons.com

If you could hear “Go, Air Force!” all the way over in Black Forest this year, that’s because Falcon Stadium was crazy with spirit. This season is the first time since 2003 that Air Force has been bowl-eligible for three consecutive years.

NEW iCE oBsEssioN

GAzeTTe PiCK: Air ForCE’s CAdEt iCE ArENA

Although markedly smaller than the World Arena, this arena has been drawing tons of fans the past few seasons. Of 19 home games, 13 were sellouts.

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rodEo

Gold: PikEs PEAk or Bust rodEo

Norris-Penrose Event Center, 635-1101, ext: 1, coloradospringsrodeo.com

A 70-year ropin’, ridin’ tradition. Cowboys and cowgirls said: “The best of historic Colorado Springs.” “I’m always amazed how good it is.” Silver: rANGE ridErs’ PikEs PEAk thErAPEutiC ridiNG CENtEr sPECiAL rodEo Bronze: ridE For thE BrANd

Breathe

• English Cream Teas and Victorian Teas available throughout the week. See website or call for details. • Summer High Tea on the Terrace Save the Date! Saturday, Aug 14th.

new life into your Colorado lifestyle

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And Research Center Adult & Pediatric Allergies • Asthma • Hay Fever Frequent Infections • Hives • Drug Allergy Bee Sensitivity • Chronic Sinus Trouble Allergy Hotline for Pollen Counts & Allergy Tips

473-NOSE (473-6673)

473-0872

Congratulations Captain Dan & Paul 2709 N Tejon • www.allergydrs@aacos.com

In the Morning

For Your Lifetime Achievement Award for Best Radio Personalities

Voted th e Best Plac e for Tea in Co lorado Springs!

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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY SEE A DERMATOLOGIST TOMORROW! Michael Babcock, M.D. Cheryl Marcus, M.D. Patrick Sniezek, M.D. Brian Sperber, M.D., P.h.D. Nathan Trookman, M.D. Michael Turner, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologists

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Matéos Day Spa

Yay, here comes a friendly couple. Oooh…take a picture

Relaxing, therapeutic and age reducing services From head to toe & all under one roof!

with me. It will make all the other art on the street jealous! Wait, did he just say something about dinner? Is

EscapE for an hour or a day!

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that my yolk growling? Wonder where they’re going. There are tons of things to do and see, it’s hard to pick just one. If onlyI wasn’t afraid of falling…I’d go too.

Zak

M A R K E T I N G

Day Spa packages starting at $94

2008

Gift certificates Always available

2009

Visit the Salon at Mateos featuring the area’s top stylists!

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266-9295

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America the Beautiful Park won you over with its cool water sculpture and playground equipment. “Best view, best playground, great water feature and walking/ biking paths — and picnic areas.” Silver: cottonwood creek community Park Bronze: Palmer Park

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Place to walk your dog Gold: Bear creek dog Park 21st and Rio Grande streets

This large dog park has it all: a stream to play in, a nice long trail to cruise and a gated area for the smaller dogs. The dogs’ best friends said: “It’s a great walk for humans and a fairytale land for canines.” “Nice and wide open, with a creek to boot!” Silver: Palmer Park Bronze: red rock canyon oPen sPace

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Much more than just a day care center, it’s a preschool with a 49-year history. “Where else can your kids enjoy chickens (they’ll cook with the eggs and sell extras to raise funds for the school), an organic garden they tend, crazy art projects (how about making prints by painting a dead fish and putting paper over it — no kidding!), great parent involvement. It’s exactly what a preschool is meant to be!”

OK, so the zoo has been getting more attention lately for its otter escapee than for the zoo itself. But it remains one of the top family attractions in the region, and it’s even better since it installed the Mountaineer Sky Ride and built the Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit.

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This Powers Boulevard-area fun center dominated in many of the family-related categories, also winning best School Field Trip, Family Fun Center, Teen Hangout, Father-and-Son Outing, Motherand-Daughter Outing, and Birthday Parties for 5-year-olds, 16-year-olds and 50-year-olds. One major iT’Z fan summed up what put it above the rest of the pack: “Our children are grown and we still enjoy going there.” Silver: CheYeNNe MOUNTAIN ZOO Bronze: GArdeN OF The GOds

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Another retro wonder, the North Pole features a delightful collection of rides. The younger kids especially love feeding the goats and llamas, checking out the magic show, screaming their way through the haunted house, and, of course, having some face time with the jolly fat guy.

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Kids love to bounce, and ArtSports can get them air they never dreamed of. They can jump on bungees, jump on trampolines, jump into foam pits, jump into gymnastic moves. ArtSports also has sleepovers, camps and even training on how to be a circus performer. There’s no place better to get the wiggles out. 90 I BEST OF THE SPRINGS I 2010 I THE GazETTE

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The ginormous Jeub family doesn’t eat out often, but when it does, value is important. “The most economical way to feed all the kids is pizza. We’re looking for quantity more than quality,” Jeub said. They often go for Pizza Hut because the pizza is filling and coupons make it affordable. But he also has taken most of his clan to Fargo’s and liked the food, atmosphere and the pop served by the pitcher.

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PLACES FOR GLUTEN-FREE FOODS

Spear, a local artist, has Celiac disease, which means she must avoid foods with wheat and gluten. She also happens to be a major foodie and doesn’t like to sacrifice taste. So, she’s done plenty of research about where to find the best gluten-free foods. Crackers: Outside the Breadbox bakery; Spear’s favorites are the Jalapeño Cheddar Crackers Bagels: Cere’s Kitchen, also has yummy cheesecake via special order Snickerdoodle cookies: Outside The Breadbox Place for a gluten-free bakery treat with a cup of coffee: Sunflower Café, and the sandwiches rock Fast food salad: The Chicken Cashew salad at Culver’s Beer and a bite: The Stagecoach Inn, which serves Bard’s Tale, a fine gluten-free beer, as well as hearty chili French fries: Crispy shoestring fries at Drifter’s Hamburgers and steak fries at Red Robin; both have dedicated fryers that don’t touch wheat products Pizza: Pizza Time or take and bake from Cere’s Kitchen Italian food: Biaggi’s, which has an extensive gluten-free menu with pasta, pizza and entree options Crepes: Coquette Creperie, especially the Tokyo crepe Fine dining: The Blue Star and Craftwood Inn; both are conscientious about gluten the gazette I 2010 I

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Colorado Springs is a unique training location, which is one of the reasons it’s home to a wide range of sports-training organizations, including the Olympic Training Center, USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Carmichael Training Systems. You can achieve almost any training goal using the trails, roads and facilities in and near Colorado Springs. The people at Carmichael offer up a few training recommendations below. road cycling training goalS

running

Long, sustained uphill power: 26th Street to Gold Camp Road; Cheyenne Cañon; Ute Pass to Woodland Park (high traffic area with narrow shoulder at times so stay far right, use caution and try to avoid the busiest times of day); Woodmen Road climbing into the Peregrine neighborhood, descending onto Centennial Boulevard Shorter, steeper road climbs: Serpentine Road in Manitou Springs; Marland Road near the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, or the road to the zoo itself; Alta Vista Road to the west of The Broadmoor; Flying W Ranch Road Colorado Springs long endurance road rides: Squirrel Creek Loop: U.S. Highway 85/87 to Fountain, east on Squirrel Creek Road, north on Peyton Highway, east on Colorado Highway 94 back to downtown; Colorado Highway 115: an out-and-back ride featuring rolling hills, best on Sundays; Air Force Academy; Black Forest, Springs to Cripple Creek; Springs to Deckers Cross-country mountain biking routes: North Cheyenne Cañon (classic trails like Buckhorn, Captain Jacks, Palmer Trail and Columbine); Cheyenne Mountain State Park; 13-mile singletrack loop Falcon Trail at the Air Force Academy Very, very long climbs: Rampart Range Road, Gold Camp Road (past the collapsed tunnel, it eventually connects to Old Stage Road) Technical mountain biking: Palmer Park for tough stuff, Ute Valley Park for easier stuff Short, fun, aerobic loops: Red Rock Canyon, Bear Creek Park, Palmer Park (there are some less-technical routes), Fox Run Regional Park in Black Forest

Flat runs: Monument Valley Trail (where you can run all the way to Larkspur), Stratton Open Space, Palmer Park, Garden of the Gods Long, sustained climbs: Cheyenne Cañon’s Buckhorn Trail, the Chutes (starting from the Cheyenne Boulevard trailhead to Stratton Open Space, up the road and then up the Chutes), Barr Trail Hilly loops: Red Rock Canyon, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Waldo Canyon/Williams Canyon, Palmer Park, Stratton Open Space, Bear Creek Park, Ute Valley Park, Section 16, Garden of the Gods

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