2009 Boulder County Gold
BEST Travel Agency: James TravelPoints
Winner James TravelPoints www.travelpoints.com 1750 14th St., Boulder 303.442.2340 JamesTravelPoints Founded in 1957, James TravelPoints is today led by a second generation of the James family. President Donald James explains the company’s success: “We’ve developed many specialty niches, so that one, two or three people here become experts in a particular destination. They focus all their attention... [Read more]
BEST Brunch: Lucile’s Creole Cafe
Winner Lucile’s Creole Cafe www.luciles.com 2124 14th St., Boulder, 303.442.4743 518 Kimbark St., Longmont, 303.774.9814 BEST Breakfast: Lucile’s Creole Cafe Ask Rose Fuller which menu item is the customer favorite, and she answers without hesitation: Eggs New Orleans (fried eggplant slices with creole sauce, poached eggs and hollandaise). “Though our eggs Benedict will give any other eggs... [Read more]
BEST Lasik/Laser Eye Facility/Surgeon: InSight Lasik
Winner InSight Lasik www.insightlasik.com 1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette 303.665.7577 InSight Lasik “At InSight Lasik we strive to achieve perfection,” says Dr. Jimmy Jackson, president of InSight Lasik. “We are in the perfection business.” The facility and its experienced vision correction specialists, who have collectively treated more than 35,000 patients, approach perfection with... [Read more]
BEST Outdoor Recreation Store: Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Winner Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) www.rei.com 1789 28th St., Boulder 303.583.9970 REI Shopping at REI is flat-out fun. “It has to do with us being a cooperative, so there’s a sense of belonging,” explains Boulder’s assistant store manager, Anna Ransdell. “This is a place where people come to hang out on the weekends.” The outdoor gear cooperative and its knowledgeable employees... [Read more]
BEST Home Furnishings Store: HW Home
Winner HW Home www.hwhome.com 1941 Pearl St., Boulder 303.545.0320 HW Home “There’s not a person who walks in who doesn’t say, ‘I love this store!’” says HW Home manager Bev Werner Needham, who has been with the company since it opened 10 years ago. “It’s got so many unique, interesting things. It just makes you feel good.” The store’s color palette, rich textiles, furniture selection... [Read more]
BEST Art Gallery: Art & Soul Gallery
Winner Art & Soul Gallery www.artandsoulboulder.com 1615 Pearl St., Boulder 303.544.5803 Art and Soul What is the magic of art, that a painting or sculpture, or even an exquisite piece of jewelry, can transport us or make us feel something? “We are committed to bringing the most unique and thought-provoking art to Boulder,” gallery owner Debbie Klein explains. “We specialize in emerging... [Read more]
BEST Retirement/Alternative or Elder Care/Assisted Living: The Academy
Winner The Academy www.theacademyboulder.com 970 Aurora Ave., Boulder 303.938.1920 The Academy has won the Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award numerous times, and no wonder. “People recognize that we strive for excellence and that we have a special community,” says Karen McMurray, a managing director and co-owner of the Academy. “The Academy is a beautiful place, but it’s the people... [Read more]
BEST Place to Hear Live Music: Boulder Theater
Winner Boulder Theater www.bouldertheater.com 2032 14th St., Boulder 303.786.7030 Boulder Theater Boulder Theater is a landmark – it opened in 1906 and has showcased everything from opera productions and silent movies to blues legends and indie trailblazers. The building has been renovated several times to fit the needs of its audiences over the years, the most recent changes having to do with... [Read more]
BEST Hair Salon: FIX Hair Salon
Winner FIX Hair Salon www.fixhairsalon.com 1810 29th St., Suite 2000, Boulder 303.442.4247 FIX Hair Salon “We like to say that we’re not in the beauty business,” says FIX owner Robin Laurel, “we’re in the people business. It’s all about our guests here. We treat them like Queens or Kings and make them look and feel good! We find our ‘Rising Star Stylists’ and put them through our... [Read more]
BEST Asian Restaurant: Chey Thuy
Winner Chey Thuy 2655 28th St., Boulder 303.442.1700 www.chezthuy.com Chez Thuy Since 1993, perennial favorite Chez Thuy has brought the lively flavors of Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian cooking to hungry Boulder diners. Chez Thuy’s chefs use fresh cilantro, basil, lemongrass, tamarind, ginger, coconut, pineapple and mango to create an exciting menu that is perfect for sharing in a group.... [Read more]
