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Radio Show C : KCFR’s Colorado Matters Every morning when I get in my car, my radio is pre-set to 90.1. I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to NPR on my commute because I like news better than shock…

Philanthropist EC.c : Frank Day To be honest, it’s hard to pick the “best” philanthropist—it’s kind of like picking the best chocolate or the best beach spot in Fiji. But Frank Day and his bevy of restaurants seem to stand…

Eyewear EC.c : Rick’s Eyeworks Your eyes won’t believe it. You’ll see the light. Don’t turn a blind eye. OK, no more vision-related idioms…If Rick’s Eyeworks is known for one thing, it’s service. Rick’s has been Louisville’s local eye-care specialist…

Day Spa EC.c : Sunflower Spa I always thought that people were supposed to be stressed-out, dry-skinned and tensed-up. And then I walked into Sunflower Spa in Longmont—where patrons take a break from life, relax, moisturize, detoxify and wash away…

Wings EC.c : Pumphouse Brewery Rule of thumb: never take a girl to a get wings on a first date. The No. 1 reason involves your face slathered with Buffalo sauce. At the Pumphouse, wings come in a variety of…

Restaurant for Kids EC.c : Two Dog Diner BD.c : Gondolier on Pearl Chuck E. Cheese, you can take your pizza and singing robots and shove them in your ball pit. The hip new diner in hip new subdivision Prospect…

Wine Shop EC.c Tenacity Wine Shop No matter how small or how large, wine shops are about the personality of the wine and the personality of the people. So, you know a place called Tenacity will be robust and bold,…

Theater Company BD.c : Colorado Shakespeare Festival When does a theater company become more than a theater company? Well, when they provide consistently spectacular productions while artfully crafting a unique performance model. In Boulder, Colorado Shakespeare Festival has been making…

Bagel BD.c : Moe’s Broadway Bagel When a lady from Colorado and a gent from New York decide to start a bagel shop, you get an original mom and pop bagel shop with which Boulder has fallen in love: Moe’s…

$10 Meal EC.c : Cheese Importers (Olde Philly Towne Hoagie, honorable mention) Even after updating its menu, the Cheese Importers’ grilled paninis clock in under $7. A delectable combination of sumptuous cheeses and fresh ingredients toasted between slices of pan…