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T he businesses and organizations listed and featured in this special section were chosen by the read-

ers of Colorado Community Media. Your votes are what determined the 2012 Best of the Best winners.

� is publication, our annual tribute to these winners, is a re� ection of your tastes, a window into the communities we cover.

Some of the winners are perennial picks, like Romano’s Italian Restau-rant, which has locations in Littleton and Highlands Ranch and won over readers in those communities plus Englewood and Centennial. Roma-

no’s has been an area favorite since the 1960s.

But longevity is not a requirement in this contest. We also are recogniz-ing top newcomers. One such busi-ness is Parker’s winner in the “New Restaurant” category, elev. 5900. � e restaurant industry is a particularly tough one, but this new business could be building the type of fan following needed to thrive for decades.

As you � ip through these pages, you will notice that we couldn’t write about every winner, though they are all de-serving of such recognition. With doz-ens of categories per community, fea-

turing every top pick is an impossibil-ity. Consider what you � nd in the fol-lowing pages a sampling.

To get the full � avor, you will need to visit these businesses and organi-zations. � en, when next year’s voting rolls around, you can again decide who is the Best of the Best.

Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone in the area who strives to provide top-notch service and qual-ity products. And thank you to our readers who took the time to vote for their favorites.

Chris Rotar, editor

Readers recognize the best

� e 2012 Best of the Best is a publication of Colorado Community Media, 9800 Mount Pyramid Ct. Ste. 100, Englewood, CO 80112, (303) 688-3128, www.ourcoloradonews.com. All winners were chosen by readers of the following CCM publications: Castle Rock News-Press, Centennial Citizen, Douglas County News-Press, Elbert County News, Englewood Herald, Highlands Ranch Herald, Littleton Independent, Lone Tree Voice, and the Parker Chronicle.

president and publisher:Gerard Healey

editor:Chris Rotar

reporters:Ryan Boldrey, Deborah Grigsby,

Chris Michlewicz, Rhonda Moore,Tom Munds, Jane Reuter,

Jennifer Smith

advertising sales:Erin Addenbrooke,

Michele Apodaca, Jim Boucher,Jennie Herbert, Ron Mitchell

design:Scott Andrews

Castle Rock: page 3Centennial: page 17Elbert County: page 19Englewood: page 21

Highlands Ranch: page 22Littleton: page 30Lone Tree: page 34Parker: page 39

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AccountantMcKillip & DiCiesare, CPA’s, LLCBruce L. Fosdick, CPA, PCAcupunctureHeidi Del Regato Susan WestAnnual EventCastle Rock Chamber of Commercefor StarlightingArt GalleryCastle Rock Chamber of Commercefor Art FestAsian RestaurantSouth GardenAttorneyFolkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patoile, PCAuto BodyH&M Transmission & Automotive, LLCAuto Repair/ServiceH&M Transmission & Automotive, LLCBakeryDream PastriesBank/Credit UnionFirstBank - Douglas CountyBarbeque RestaurantOld West BBQBest Place to Buy ProduceKing SoopersBest Place to Meet New PeopleCastle Rock Chamber of CommerceBest Place to Take Your KidsCastle Rock Recreation CenterBest Place to Watch Live Music/Go DancingNext Door Bar & GrillBike ShopCastle Rock Bike & SkiBook StoreTreasures on ParkBowling AlleyBrunswick ZoneBreakfast SpotB&B CaféBrew PubRockyard American Grill & Brewing Co.BurritoSantiago’s Mexican RestaurantButcherTony’s MeatsCafeCastle CaféCar Wash/DetailingMotoSpa of Castle RockCatering ServiceFlying Horse CateringChiropractorCampbell Chiropractic Inc.Clothing Store/BoutiqueBling!Co� eeCrowfoot Valley Co� eeComputer Store/RepairLaptop Repair of Castle RockConsignment/� rift StoreDouglas Elbert Task ForceCosmetic DentistOakwood Dental - Brandt Jones, DDSCosmetic Surgery/Medical Aesthetics� e Orchard Day Spa

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A dam Krier has been in the liquor business since 2004, but when the opportunity came up in 2010

to sell everything and put in an o� er on the Bubbles Liquor store in Castle Rock, he couldn’t pass it up.

He and his partner opted to add “a ton” of inventory, improve on the selection, lower the prices and intro-duce a rewards program that was one

of the most aggressive of its kind. � e program allows Krier to return more to his customers, he said.

“It’s just an approach I think is a more useful kind of a long-term ap-proach to make sure your existing customer base loves you as much as possible and tells everyone they know,” Krier said.

Two years later, his customer base loved him enough to name Bubbles

Liquor World the Best Liquor Store in

Castle Rock, an award Krier said re-

� ects the Bubbles e� ort to put the cus-

tomer � rst.

“If there is a customer nearby and

they need you, drop what you’re do-

ing and take care of the customer,” he

said. “We emphasize customer ser-

vice. Growth takes care of itself.”

Bubbles Liquor World keeps customers in mind

Bubbles Liquor World owner Adam Krier bought the store in June 2010 when it was a bank-owned property and turned it around with added inventory, improved selection and lower prices. A customer-friendly ap-proach and rewards program helped push the store to a new level, earning it the Best of the Best award as Castle Rock’s Best Liquor Store.Photo by Rhonda Moore

Bubbles Liquor World675 Genoa Way, Castle Rock303-468-8100www.bubblesliquorworld.com facebook.com/BubblesLiquorWorld @BubblesLiquor

Best Liquor Store

CASTLE ROCK

Come see why the B&B’s breakfast (pancakes, cinnamon rolls, breakfast burritos, and omelettes to name a few) is so good. We’re located at 322 Wilcox St.,

in downtown Castle Rock. Our hours are Monday thru Saturday 6 am - 3 pm, and Sunday 7 am - 1 pm (breakfast only). 303-688-9983.

Thank you also for your support of the B&B Café through the legal struggles we encountered over the past year. We are pleased and most appreciative of your friendship as you continue to return to our restaurant. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family throughout the year. And we look forward to serving everyone through the holidays!

The 4th Generation Of The B&B Café Thanks You For Voting Us The

BEST OF THE BEST Place For Breakfast In The Castle Rock Area

Grandma Angela welcomes our newest family member!

Baby Richy made his appearance in May to proud parents Mandy and Jarad.

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Dance Studio/CompanyDanza Dance Academy Day Spa� e Orchard Day SpaDeli/Sandwich ShopJimmy John’s DentistPeak View Dental, LLC - Dr. Jenni SiboDessertAugustine GrillDive BarNext Door Bar Dog ParkSurrey Ridge Dog ParkDry CleanerContinental Cleaners ElectricianCastle Pines Electric - Scott FergusonEye-Care ProviderDr. Kerry Tyler/Castle Rock Eye CenterPearle VisionFamily Entertainment Center� eater of Dreams Arts and Event CenterFamily RestaurantAngie’s RestaurantFinancial PlannerMichael McIntosh - Northwestern MutualFine DiningAugustine GrilGabriels Restaurant and Tuscan BarFloristCastle Pines FloristFrench Fries5 Guys Burgers and Fries

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I t was the great Mac/PC debate that was the turning point in Novem-ber 2011 when Laptop Repair Castle

Rock moved to its new location.At the time, store manager Coy

� eobalt had seen a trend of more peo-ple moving their personal use to Mac computers and, with a growing market in iPhones and iPads, he knew the writ-ing was on the wall.

Theobalt’s computer background was in sound engineering, which is supported primarily by Mac software,

Laptop Repair Castle Rock values clientele

Laptop Repair Castle Rock409 S. Wilcox St., Suite D, Castle Rock303-669-9083www.laptoprepaircastlerock.com www.facebook.com/pages/Laptop-Repair-Denver

Best Computer Store/RepairCoy � eobalt, manager of Laptop Repair Castle Rock, at the repair store on south Wilcox Street. � e store opened its new location in December 2011 and began o� ering Mac support in March. � eobalt believes the company owes its Best of the Best win to its dedication to building personal relationships with its customers. Photo by Rhonda Moore

See LAPTOP on page 14

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OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM — LUNCH AND DINNER363 Village Square Lane | Castle Pines North | 80108 | 303.814.2487 | www.dukescastlerock.com

• 21 Draft Beers on Tap

• Brunch

• Happy Hour Daily from 3-7 pm

We are so very excited that you voted us the BEST STEAK HOUSE 2012 and invite you to visit us any time to savor the finest steaks and award-winning prime rib in the area. You will LOVE our wonderful atmosphere that matches our fantastic menu!

The Orthopedic and Sports Injur y

Rehabilitation Specialists

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Olinger Andrews CaldwellGibson Funeral Home

Castle Rock, CO 80104303.688.3191

Olinger Chapel HillMortuary and Cemetery

Littleton, CO 80121303.771.3960 www.olingerandrews.com | www.olingerchapelhill.com

Thank you for voting for us as the

in the Castle Rock area. We appreciateyour vote and confidence in us that we will do our very best in your time of sorrow.

BEST MORTUARY/FUNERAL HOME

hanleetaekwondoacademy.com

Castle Rock | 729 Barranca Dr. | 303.814.9300Centennial | 7500 S University Blvd. | 303.721.7800

Greenwood Village | 9555 E. Arapahoe Rd. | 303.790.1976

HAN LEE’S TAEKWONDO ACADEMY

Thank you again for your vote!

THE BEST OF THE BEST IN MARTIAL ARTS IN CASTLE ROCK

SIGN UP FOR FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM

& RECEIVE FREE FIRST MONTHNew Student Only

Expires 9/25/12

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IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!Supplies your child needs to succeed:

• FOCUS • DISCIPLINE • BULLYING PREVENTION • RESPECT • ABDUCTION PREVENTION

THANK YOU for voting Castle Rock Bike & Ski the BEST OF THE BEST

for the 11th Year.We appreciate your continued support

and businessWe’re also the best place for all your ski and snowboard needs — apparel,

accessories, skis, boards, boots and rentals for everyone from beginners to experts.

Season ski/board rentals start Labor Day Weekend.

725 Wilcox St.303-688-1722

Exclusive home of the Keep Rollin’ Free Lifetime Service Guarantee and Ski All Day Rental Program

www.CastleRockBikes.com

.Small, Personalized Play Groups.Safe, Clean Artificial Turf Play Yards.24 Hour Staffing.Dog Daycare 7 Days a Week.All-Suite Boarding.Feline Only Area.Premium Pet Supplies.Practical Obedience & Puppy Classes 401 S Gilbert Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104(303) 660-9934 www.tailsup.com

4 years in a row!

We appreciateall your loyaltyand support!

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FirstBank at:

So. Wilcox St. & Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock 303-688-5000

4775 Front St., Castle Rock 303-814-3000

560 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines 303-660-3350

8600 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial 303-694-9000

8280 s. Holly St., Centennial 303-773-6000

2219 W. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Highlands Ranch 303-471-1000

9205 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch 303-798-3000

9409 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch 303-347-5956

101 W. County Line Rd., Littleton 303-798-3000

9217 E. Lincoln Ave., Lone Tree 720-875-1000

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FirstBank the 2012 BEST OF THE BEST

In Castle Rock, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Lone Tree!!! See us for all your banking needs!

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“We are so thankful to all who voted! We have the prestigious honor of

accepting awards in all three categories!” Lisa Burmeister

Come see for yourself what all the excitement is about! At TheOrchard Day Spa we specialize in providing extraordinary skincare and creating amazing results.

We won in three categories:

Best Day SpaBest Medical AestheticsBest New Business

303.284.42703740 dacoro lane, suite 125castle rock, co 80109www.theorcharddayspa.com

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Funeral HomeOlinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral HomeCastle Rock Funeral and CremationGift ShopEnchanted GiftsSkadoodles Speciality GiftsGolf CourseRed Hawk Ridge Golf CourseGraphic Design/Web AgencyDavis Graphics Conceptsgopixel design studios, inc.Greek/Middle EasternPegasus RestaurantGreen ChiliSantiago’sGymnasticsChameleon Gymnastics Haircut/SalonWind Water Salon and Spa Hamburger JointCrave RestaurantHappy HourUnion - An American BistroHeating & Air Conditioning ServiceBill Smith Plumbing and Heating Hiking/Biking TrailCastlewood CanyonHome Repair/RemodelingCastle Pines Basement HospitalSky Ridge Medical CenterHot Wing PlaceFowl Line


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W hen newlyweds Ted Man-zanares and Lisa Burmeis-ter opened the Orchard Day

Spa, they did it with a vision. For Burmeister, her vision was to make women beautiful. For Manzanares, his vision was to make his bride happy.

�ree months after they opened their spa on Dacoro Lane, her client list of nearly 500 gifted the couple with a trio of Best of the Best awards, including the Best New Business in Castle Rock, and the couple had no problem when the honor came on the eve of their honeymoon.

Orchard Day Spa builds something beautiful

Orchard Day Spa owners and newlyweds Lisa Burmeister and Ted Manzanares opened the doors to their business three months before their Best of the Best win. Burmeister was previously an aesthetician at a local spa and had a client list of more than 400 Castle Rock customers. �e Orchard Day Spa is the realization of a lifelong dream for Burmeister, who o�ers medical, cosmetic and laser treatments. Courtesy photo

�e store had been a dream in the works for years, and when Burmeister opened the doors, she did it with no small �air.

�e Orchard Day Spa o�ers medical skin treatments from injectable �llers, to Botox, medically based facials, epi-dermal leveling, chemical peels and laser treatments. Limelight treatments treat pigmentation, laser hair remov-al, skin tags, toenail fungus and teeth

whitening. More traditional treat-ments include eyelash extensions, air-brush makeup, waxing and facials.

“We feel very, very blessed to get the Best of the Best awards,” Burmeister said. “I love the fact that I have a loyal following of people that felt con�dent enough to vote for us. At this point now I feel like we need to live up to that ti-tle.”

Best New Business�e Orchard Day Spa3740 Dacoro Lane, Suite 125, Castle Rock303-284-4270www.�eOrchardDaySpa.com

facebook.com/pages/�e-Orchard-Day-Spa See our ad

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Open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

We are committed to excellence and to delivering the highest quality of care and educational programs to

our children and families.

We thank you Castle Rock residents for voting us

The BeST dAy CARe/ nuRSeRy fACIlITy

in the area and appreciate the confidence and trust you have

placed upon us.

We thank you Castle Rock We thank you Castle Rock residents for voting usresidents for voting us

We thank you Castle Rock We thank you Castle Rock

We Keep You Smiling!

Brandt D. Jones DDS, PCFamily, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

for voting us as the Best of the Best 2012!THANK YOU!A Big

303-688-3860

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Best New Restaurant

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Global cuisine that’s close to home.


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Servicing the Castle Rock

community since 1987.

THANK YOU BEST of the BEST

2012 ACCOUNTANT

Castle Rock residents

for voting me

Your con�dence and trust in me is appreciated and I thank you for your continued support of CPA Consulting and Tax Service Professionals.

Full service accounting �rm dedicated to providing their clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of �nancial and business needs.

BRUCE L. FOSDICK, CPA, PCOakwood Park Professional Center, Suite 205

Castle Rock, CO 80104303.688.2751 | www.FosdickCPA.com

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Thank you for voting us the BEST WORKOUT/FITNESS FACILITY IN CASTLE ROCK!

THANK YOUFOR VOTING ME THEBEST PERSONAL TRAINER IN CASTLE ROCK!

Stu Schaefer is the Fitness Director as well as a personal trainer.

My “thank you” gift is aFREE ORIENTATION

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Hotel/Bed & BreakfastBest Western Inn and SuitesIce Cream/YogurtSmart Cow Yogurt Bar Insurance Agent/CompanyBob Lowry - Allstate InsuranceMary McDonald - Allstate InsuranceInterior DesignerSW Design ConceptsItalian RestaurantAngie’s Restaurant Jewelry StoreCastle Rock Jewelers KaraokeHideaway Bar & GrillKIds Store/Toy StoreToys R USLiquor StoreBubbles Liquor WorldLocal Non-Pro� t OrganizationDouglas Elbert Task ForceLocal � eater/Playhouse� eater of Dreams Arts and Event CenterLunch SpotAugustine Grill Maid ServiceNeat Freaks House KeepingMargaritaCarlo’s & MiguelsMartial ArtsHan Lee’s Taekwondo Academy


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R ockyard Brewing owner Je� Drabing is a businessman � rst and a brewer, well, not at all. He leaves his craft brewing to master

brewer Jim Stinson in a decision that has netted Drabing and his sibling partners Mike and Di-ane Drabing “tons” of awards, including world beer cups, Great American Beer Festival Awards, Colorado State Fair awards and recognition as the 2012 Colorado Community Media Best Brew Pub in Castle Rock.

The Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co. opened in April 1999 and was named with a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Douglas Coun-ty jail, right down the street. Drabing’s willing-ness to take risks with � avors and � exibility in the brewing process, with attention to consistency and quality, has helped � ll a niche in a market he says covers a “wide variety of taste spectrum.”

His favorite o� erings at the moment include the Buddha Nuvo, which he likens to a chardon-

Risks pay o� for Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co.

Best Brew PubRockyard American Grill & Brewing Co. 880 Castleton Road, Castle Rock 303-814-9273www.rockyard.com www.Facebook.com/RockyardBrewing www.Twitter.com/RockyardBrewing

Rockyard Americal Grill and Brewing Co.Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

See ROCKYARD on page 14

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Our heartfelt thanks for your voting us theBest of the Best

eye care provider for 2012.

We appreciate your vote and invite

you to visit our store so we can thank you

in person!

PEARLE VISION62 Founders Parkway #E,

Castle Rock, CO 80104303-688-1146

M-F 10 AM – 6:30 PM | SAT 9 AM – 5 PMwww. pearlevision.com

Some people just talk about putting

customers first. At Pearle we really mean it!

We consistently look for new and different

ways to improve your optical experience.

Our focus is YOU!

THANKS TO MY CLIENTS and everyone who refers me in Castle Rock and Douglas

County, for selecting me as the Best of the Best Realtor for 2012. I grow through referrals. I love to help others do the same.

LET’S TALK!!!

719 Wilcox St.Castle Rock, CO 80104

[email protected]

Lin Miklas ABR, GRI, CNE, CLHMS 5280 Magazine, Five Star Real Estate Agent 2011 & 2012

BEST OF THE BEST-GYMNASTICS STUDIO

FREE TRIAL CLASS

Free Registration if you mention this ad($35.00 value) New clients only.

Not valid with other offers.

303-663-2664Chameleon Gymnastics

1041 Park StreetCastle Rock, CO 80109

Visit our website www.chameleongymnastics.com

Questions? Email [email protected]

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS• Girls and Boys USAG L4-L10• Colorado Eagles/Prep Op

ALWAYS AT CHAMELEON GYMNASTICS:• Parent/Tot & Preschool Gymnastics• L1 to L10 Gymnastics• Fitness Classes-Boys and Girls• Tumble & Tramp

OPEN GYM (for ages 5 and up)• Every Friday 6-8pm• Call to reserve your spot• Bring Friends and Family!

Castle Rock Residents ... THANK YOU

so very much for voting us Best Dance

Academy/School for 2012 in the Castle Rock area!

We specialize in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, competitive dance and much more

for ages 3 years old and up.

We are Passion In Motion.

www.danzadanceacademy.com

Danza Dance Academy 4807 N. Industrial Way, #B

Castle Rock, CO 80109

303-688-1010

Thank you so very much for voting us the BEST OF THE BEST pediatricians

in the Castle Rock area.

We are so very pleased and proud of the confidence you have shown in us and will do our best to continue to serve you, your

family and friends.

1001 S. Perry Street, #101ACastle Rock, CO 80104

303-688-5226www.perrystreetpediatrics.com

Exceptional Care for Your

Infant, Child,

Adolescent

PegasusRestaurant

313 Jerry StreetCastle Rock

303-688-6746

WE SERVE BREAKFAST 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL 2 PM

Our thanks to you once again for voting for us and thereby our being named

BEST GREEK/MIDDLE EASTERN Restaurant for 2012.

Your continued support of our establishment is greatly appreciated and we welcome you at any time. Our family is proud to have served you for

23 years!!! We thank you for making our restaurant your number one choice!!!


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American Grill & Brewing Co.

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A ngie’s Restaurant in Castle Rock began as one of those deals that just don’t happen

anymore.� e family-owned restaurant was

purchased in 1965 by Mike McCaffrey Sr., who trad-ed a 1950 C a d i l l a c and paid the back taxes to pur-chase the restaurant, which bears the nickname of the gentleman who started it all, said owner Mike McCaf-frey Jr.

McCa� rey Sr. eventually handed the restau-rant, complete with its family recipes, to his sons, who run the Castle Rock and Littleton stores with

ngie’s Restaurant in Castle Rock began as one of those deals that just don’t happen

� e family-owned restaurant was purchased in 1965 by Mike McCaffrey Sr.,

and paid the

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4344 Woodlands Blvd., #140 • Castle Rock, CO 80104 • 303-660-9333 • www.PeakViewDental.com

Thank you again for voting us BEST DENTIST IN CASTLE ROCK AGAIN! Your trust and con�dence in our sta� is greatly appreciated and we would welcome the opportunity of providing dental services for you and your family.

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Massage � erapistKristin Buster Mexican RestaurantGuadalajar’s Family Mexican RestaurantMesquite GrillMortgage CompanyColorado Mortgage Alliance - Joan DwyerPremier Mortgage - Zach DonahueMusic StoreCastle Rock Music Nail SalonWind Water Salon and SpaNew Business� e Orchard Day SpaNew RestaurantNoodles & CompanyNew/Used Auto DealerBerkenkotter MotorsNursery/Day CareCastle Pines AcademyOrthodontistGregston OrthodontistParkBison ParkPediatricianPerry Street PediatricsPersonal Trainer“Stuart “”Stu”” Schaefer”Pet BoardingTails UpPet Grooming4 Paws



Angie’s Restaurant201 Fourth Street, Castle Rock303-660-1233www.angies.us

Best Italian Restaurant

Angie’s Restaurant is real family operation

See ANGIE’S on page 14

Angie’s Restaurant is a longtime favorite of local diners who enjoy family recipes that have been shared among the two-res-taurant chain since 1965. Server Lauren Searle balances a tray for the lunchtime crowd. Photo by Rhonda Moore

See our ad on page 13

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URGENT CAREFamily Practice

BEST URGENT CARE – 6 years

BEST PEDIATRICIAN – 4 years

BEST WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE – 2 years

Closer to home ... Committed to caring since 1987

M E D I C A L

410 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock . 303-688-6900 . www.plumcreekmedical.com

Physicians Board Certi�ed in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics . Adults & Pediatrics . Lab & X-ray . Fractures & Lacerations . Preventative & Sports Medicine


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I t was a magic carpet ride around the world that brought Joe and Carol Gi-van full circle to Castle Rock.� e couple met while performing

at Houston’s Magic Island, a � ve-star restaurant filled with rooms featur-ing a variety of magic acts. The two continued to run into each other over the years, with Joe Givan taking his award-winning illusions from Los An-geles to Japan and Carol Givan with her � ash magic on cruise ships around the world.

When they � nally decided they had enough with their “outrageous” phone bills, they chose his home state of Col-orado as a landing pad, and in 2003 opened the � eatre of Dreams with a vision to bring top-notch magic acts to Castle Rock.

Their strength lies in their inter-national reputation to draw illusion-ists, mind readers and hypnotists from around the world for private perfor-mances that include wedding rehears-al dinners, reunions, corporate and birthday parties, as well as public per-

formances throughout the year.“Magic is the perfect ice-breaker,”

Carol Givan said. “You’re breaking re-ality and you’re seeing it live. Just the shock value and the amazement. � e surprise takes them out of their every-day thinking. When one of their group members is involved in the show itself, that’s a lot of fun. � ey remember it for-ever.”

� eatre of Dreams knows a trick or two

� eatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center735 Park St., Castle Rock303-660-6799 www.facebook.com/pages/FANS-of-� eatre-of- Dreams-in-Castle-Rock/340813311467 @magicarol

Best � eater/PlayhouseBest � eater/Playhouse

� eatre of Dreams performers, husband and wife Team Joe and Carol Givan, met in the mid-1990s while performing at a magic club in Texas. � ey opened the � eatre of Dreams with a � ve-year plan to bring world-class acts to the Castle Rock area. Performers include jugglers, mind-readers, illusionists, hypnotists and ventrilo-quists. Courtesy photo

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F irstBank began in 1963 with a commitment to superior custom-er service, convenience and loyal-

ty to its employees. Over the years the company has grown through superi-or banking services and a remarkable standard for community investment. FirstBank is now Colorado’s second largest depository institution and the state’s largest locally owned bank. FirstBank has more than $11 billion in assets and over 125 locations in Colo-

rado, Arizona, and California. With a wide array of options for

personal and business checking, col-lege savings plans and health savings and retirement accounts, money mar-ket accounts, CDs and IRAs, FirstBank is a committed community partner.

FirstBank credits much their success to the core values they’ve held since inception – convenience, friendly and intelligent customer ser-vice, and loyalty to employees. First-Bank has grown through consumer

and commercial lending, innovative banking products and services and a high regard for local investment.

Customers enjoy online and mo-bile services, and 200 automated teller machines that make banking fast and easy at any time of day and any day of the week.

Nearly 50 years later, the commit-ment to providing a high level of ser-vice to customers and in the commu-nity has not changed.

FirstBank credits success to values

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FirstBank maintains a strong commitment to convenience, friendly and intelligent customer service, and loyalty to employees. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

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THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR VOTING ANGIE’S RESTAURANT THE BEST OF THE BEST FOR THE

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Restaurant“�e Best” since 1965

…for recognizing the work we do on behalf of those in crisis in Douglas and Elbert counties,

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Santiago’s720-733-0090860 Kinner St., Castle Rockwww.eatatsantiagos.com

Best Burrito

Santiago’sspices things up

Backdropped by the Rock in Castle Rock, Santiago’s draws large crowds for lunch. File photo

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A s with many successful restaurants, Santiago’s started with one great recipe in somebody’s mom’s kitchen.

In this case, the recipe was green chile and the mom was Rachel Morales, who roasted jalapenos on the grill, then gave them to her kids to peel by hand. One of those kids was Carmen Morales, who says it burned like crazy. Nevertheless, she grew up to open the � rst Santiago’s under three guiding principles.

� e food has to be fresh, because she doesn’t like leftovers. Customers need to be greeted with a friend-ly face, because you only get one chance to make them want to come back.

“� ird was a humble approach of not naming the restaurant after oneself, but to name it after a saint,” says Morales. “After all, not all new businesses are successful, and we would need all the help we could get.”

Clearly, it worked. Santiago’s has grown to more than 20 locations throughout the metro area and be-yond, from Englewood to Fort Morgan.

� e key to Santiago’s burritos and other dishes, of course, is the green chile. It’s so popular now that they started shipping to out-of-state customers who can’t get enough, and it’s also available in grocery stores. Locals can get it for every meal – on huevos ranche-ros for breakfast, a Mexican hamburger for lunch and perhaps carne asada or pork chops for dinner.

“It’s a Santiago’s thing,” proclaims the website.

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the menu items and intimate atmo-sphere intact. And the loyal follow-ing of Angie’s customers wouldn’t have it any other way.

� ey have come to count on the same spaghetti and meatballs, Ital-ian sausage sand-wiches, home-made pasta and f r e s h - b a k e d bread that have been coming out of Angie’s kitch-en for nearly 50 years.

The family recipes are the same as they were the day Mike Sr. opened his doors and the strength of the restaurants still lies in the lo-cal following that begins in the neig hborhoods that surround the restaurants.

“My brother has his location

in Littleton, he supports his family,

I support mine, we help mom and

dad out, it’s a big deal,” said Mike

McCaffrey Jr. “We make our own

past every day. We’re so happy.”

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so that by the time the store became the � rst and only computer store in town to o� er Mac support, it hit the ground running.

In addition to Mac support, Laptop Repair Castle Rock services laptops and desktops, and performs simple tune-ups, system clean-ups, virus re-moval, hardware screen replacement and repair, hardware replacement, hard drive repair and spill damage.

But � eobalt credits the store’s 2012 Best of the Best award to more than its strength with computers.

“I think it’s because of the way we form personal relationships with our customers,” Theobalt said. “It’s vital that we realize the clientele in this ar-ea appreciate that close relationship. We realize it’s a bedroom community. Folks here value people who are reli-able, honest and value that bond.”

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nay wine. “It’s just percolating away in its

bottles, evolving all the time and get-ting smoother and smoother,” Drabing said. “It’s the only bottling we’ve done and still excellent.”

Rockyard from page 8

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Angie’s Restaurant cook Aurelio Sergio Mendez prepares an Ital-ian sausage sandwich, part of the traditional Italian fare and fam-ily recipes that helped earn Angie’s the title as Best Italian Restau-rant and Best Family Restaurant in Castle Rock. Photo by Rhonda Moore

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Angie’s Restaurant cook Aurelio Sergio Mendez prepares an Ital-ian sausage sandwich, part of the traditional Italian fare and fam-ily recipes that helped earn Angie’s the title as Best Italian Restau-rant and Best Family Restaurant in Castle Rock. Photo by Rhonda Moore

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Situated in an old 1902 Victorian House, surrounded by beautiful �owering gardens, diners enjoy a cozy European dining room or dine under the stars amongst lighted trees, fountains and classical guitar music on weekends. Serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, the Augustine Grill is a great venue for Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, or any special occasion. Reservations suggested by calling 303-814-3663 or look us up further on www.augustinegrill.com for hours and menus.

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Conveniently lo-cated on Peoria, just o� Arapahoe Road, this South Suburban Parks and Recreation jewel includes activities and games for a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests in one central location.

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AccountantMatt Gri� nAcupunctureJohn Stebbins Annual EventHigh Line Canal Run and Spring FlingWestern Welcome Week, Littleton Art GalleryLarry Johnson Photography Asian RestaurantPho 79� ai Heip Restaurant AttorneyFolkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. Auto BodyHampden Auto Body Auto Repair/ServiceHampden Auto BodyBakeryGreat Harvest/ Greenwood VillageBank/Credit UnionFirstBank - CentennialBarbeque RestaurantFamous Daves Best Place to Buy ProduceSun� ower Farmer’s Market Highlands Ranch Best Place to Meet New People Goodson Recreation Center Best Place to Take Your KidsGoodson Recreation CenterBest Place to Watch Live Music/Go DancingHudson Gardens Bike ShopCampus CyclesBike SourceBook StoreTattered cover Bowling AlleyBrunswick Zone /Lone Tree Breakfast SpotOriginal Pancake House/ Greenwood VillageBrew PubWynkoopBurritoSantiago’s Mexican RestaurantButcherTony’s MarketCafeSazzaCar Wash/DetailingJazz Car WashCatering ServiceTony Rosacci’s Fine Catering ChiropractorDr Paul Geersen / Highlands Ranch Clothing Store/BoutiqueShe She’s Corner Upscale Resale BoutiqueCo� eeEnchanted Grounds Computer Store/RepairCribari Computer Solutions, LLCConsignment/� rift StoreShe She’s Corner Upscale Resale BoutiqueCosmetic DentistDr. Bruce LeeDay SpaCiao Bella Day Spa

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W ith more than 35 years of ex-perience in providing quality pediatric care in the commu-

nity, Advanced Pediatrics is dedicated to providing the most advanced clini-cal care, customer service and tech-nology available. � ey are commit-ted to their customer service slogan of “Big enough to meet your needs. Small enough to show we care!”

Advanced Pediatrics has taken special care to develop a model for pe-diatric care that combines the bene� ts and services of a larger group practice with the personalized care of a small-er physician o� ce. � eir goal is to pro-vide a medical home where families

can expect compassionate and com-prehensive care within their o� ces, convenient access to quality after-hours advice, and professional coor-dination of care between our provid-ers and community specialists and services.

� e Centennial o� ce is the largest of the three o� ces in the network and is the central location for Saturday hours and the administrative o� ces.

With a bright, colorful “Imagine a World” decor, the Centennial o� ce is decorated with playful jungle and ocean murals to capture the imagina-tions of youngsters and provide a car-ing and friendly environment for chil-dren to visit.

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S ally Wallace, Shepherd of the Hills preschool director, said parents tell her they like

Shepherd of the Hills because the program o� ers small classes, quali� ed teachers and educational programs for their children.

The classrooms are large and well-lit. Outside, there are two sep-arate playgrounds. � ere are the traditional playground items like a sandbox and slide, but there also are lots of balls as well as bikes and scooters. Of course, before getting on bikes or scooters, the children have to put on a helmet.

An added attraction is the small vegetable garden outside the school. Each day, the teachers have the youngsters check the plants to see if any of the vegetables are ready to be harvested.

“Our preschool o� ers a variety of schedule options designed to help family � nd the program that � ts their need for child care,” Wal-

Best Pediatrician

Family Sports Center lives up to name

Advanced Pediatric Associates devoted to quality

Shepherd of the Hills cares for kids

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18 Best of the Best 2012 Centennial

Deli/Sandwich ShopPanera BreadDentistDr. Kimberly York, DDSDessertMaroon BellsDive Bar� e Shebeen Irish PubDog ParkDavid Lorenz Park Dry CleanerContinental CleanersFamily Entertainment CenterFamily Sports Center Family RestaurantFamily Sports Center- Avalanche GrillFine DiningSansone’s BistroFuneral HomeHoran & McConatyGarden/Landscape CenterWilmore NurseriesGift ShopCompleat Gourmet & Gifts Golf CourseSouth Suburban Golf CourseGreek/Middle EasternDamascus GrillSchwarmaGreen ChiliLos Dos PotrillosSantiagosGymnasticsSouth Suburban at GoodsonHaircut/SalonSkye Salon & Spa

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Mortgage CompanyRocky Mountain Mortgage Specialists, Inc.Nail SalonBeauty BrandsNew RestaurantCheddarsLa Polleria Peruvian Style ChickenNew/Used Auto DealerKyle Jensen Auto Broker for HM Brown Nursery/Day CareShepherd of the Hills Christian Schooland Child Care OrthodontistReed OrthodonticsParkDeKoevend Park PediatricianAdvanced Pediatric AssociatesPersonal TrainerKristen PimentalLori Beery at GoodsonPet BoardingFetchersVCA MountainviewPet Supply CenterPaw PrintsPhotographerLarry JohnsonMemories by TrevaPhysical � erapistSandi Johnson PizzeriaBoulevard pizza kitchen PlumberPlumblinePublic Art DisplayGoodson Recreation Center Real Estate CompanyREMAX MastersRealtorJoe Skalisky

Retirement CommunityVIWind Crest Retirement

SchoolShepherd of the Hills Christian School

Sporting Goods StoreBreakaway SportsSports Authority

Sports Bar/LoungeFamily Sports Center- Avalanche Grill

Steak HouseOutback SteakhouseDel Frisco’s

Swimming Pool/WaterparkCook Creek Pool

TeacherSusan Shoaf and Ann Hazel - Shepherd of the Hills Christian School

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VeterinarianAcademy Acres Animal HospitalDr. Kim Saltus DVM - Animal Clinicat the Festival

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B ender Menders, Elbert Coun-ty’s premier collision repair and paint facility, is conveniently lo-

cated just east of town at Kiowa Street and CR-17. Bender Menders is a local home-grown business founded by Morrie and Lisa Christner.

Specializing in collision repair, hail damage repair, frame straight-ening, glass and window tinting and custom auto detailing, Bender Mend-ers is ready to get you back on the road.

All technicians are certified by

ASE and I-CAR and are committed to excellence.

Bender Menders tries to reduce, re-use and recycle as much as possible. Their 9,000-square-foot facility has many “green” features such as xeri-scaping and high-e� ciency lighting and the use of a waterborne paint sys-tem to reduce the use of solvents.

Let Hertz Rental Car pick you up and get you on your way while repairs are being made.

Bender Menders has established great working relationships with most

major insurance companies. � ey’ll work hard to ensure your complete satisfaction and o� er a limited life-time warranty on workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.

“My wife and I really take pride in being part of this community,” said Christner. “We know our success here comes from not only the communi-ty, but from the dedicated employees on our sta� . We couldn’t do it without them.”

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W hen you’re craving authentic Italian cuisine with a classic touch American diner, then

come experience the eclectic atmo-sphere at Cosentino’s Italian Diner in Elizabeth.

Owners Tony and Meghan Cosentino o� er a fun family dining

Bender Menders gets you back on road

Cosentino’s makes everything from scratch

Bender Menders763 Crossroads Circle, Elizabeth303-646-3378www.bendermenders.com

Best Auto Body

Cosentino’s273 E. Kiowa Ave., Elizabeth303-646-2700www.cosentinosdiner.com

Best Family RestaurantBest Family Restaurant

Morrie Christner, owner of Bender Menders Elbert County’s premier collision repair and paint facility, credits the company’s success to well-trained and dedicated employees.Photos by Deborah Grigsby

Cosentino’s in Elizabeth serves up Italian fare with American diner � air.

See CONSENTINO’S on page 20

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Pet Supply CenterMagic DogPhotographerLisa HayesPhysical � erapistBrian WebbParker Physical � erapyPizzeriaCosentino’sPlumberTony FrankReal Estate CompanyRemaxRealtorJoe Skalisky SchoolRunning Creek Elementary Steak HouseWester Trails Sushi BarYutaka’sTowingBerellieWestside TowingVeterinarianElizabeth Animal HospitalWestern StoreMurdochsWindow & Siding ServiceBig RWine BarElodji’s Wine & TapasWomen’s Health CareEspree Woman ClinicJames Lingle-SW OBGYNWorkout/Fitness CenterNizzoni PilatesStaying Fit & Lovin’ It

experience and an exciting menu with a variety of options for any time of day, from a down-home, cooked-to-order breakfast, a classic grilled burger or re-al brick oven pizza.

“What can I say? We make every-thing from scratch,” said Cosentino. “We’re a small, family restaurant and take pride in what we do.”

Open for breakfast, lunch and din-ner, Cosentino’s cozy decor comple-ments its comfort food favorites. A unique mixture of classic Americana and Colorado railroad history keeps the conversation going.

� ere a full bar with a complete se-lection of beer and wine. On Fridays, ask Tony about his “not-on-the-menu” special.

“The Friday special is never the same,” he said. “It’s just whatever looks good at the market that day.”

A friendly and knowledgeable sta� is always ready to serve your needs. Ask about the Italian sausage. It’s a fam-ily recipe that’s been handed down for generations. It’s available in mild, hot and chicken basil.

Consentino’s from page 19

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Hot Wing PlaceChampps American Restaurant

Insurance Agent/CompanyMichael McIntosh - Northwestern Mutual

Italian RestaurantRomano’s Italian Restaurant

Liquor StoreIncredible WinesLiquor Warehouse

Lunch SpotCarino’s Italian

MargaritaLos Dos Potrillos

Massage � erapistKristin Buster at My Holistic HandsMassage Envy/Daisy

Mexican RestaurantLos Dos Potrillos� e South

Music StoreSecond SpinSwallow Hill

New BusinessCapture 37 Productions

New RestaurantParry’s Pizza

New/Used Auto DealerMike Ward In� niti

Nursery/Day CareEspree of Lone Tree

Personal TrainerUniversal Health/Kim Cotton

Pet BoardingDogtopia

Pet GroomingPaw Prints

Pet Supply CenterPaw Prints

PhotographerEmily Burke Photography

PizzeriaRomano’s Italian Restaurant

PlumberJ and K Plumbing

RealtorKim Kronenberger, Re/Max

SchoolBlue Springs ‘n Katydid Dog Training Center

Seafood RestaurantPappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Sporting Goods StoreSportsmans Warehouse

Steak HouseSteak 10

Swimming Pool/WaterparkPirates Cove Family Aquatic Center

Travel AgencyLarison Travel LLP

VeterinarianHampden Family Pet Hospital

Weight Loss CenterSlim Genics Highlands Ranch

Wine BarWine Loft

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D an and Mary Ann Ross estab-lished Hampden Auto Body in 1983 and it remains a family

owned and operated business. Since it opened, Hampden Auto Body has o� ered to do complete collision re-pair for customers, and also the sta� can repair vehicles damaged by hail.

� e o� ce is in the front portion

of the building at 2801 W. Hampden Ave. � e rest of the large building is work areas where shop employees re-place crumpled body panels, pounds out dents and get the vehicle ready for the paint booths. � ere are addition-al work areas in an adjacent building facing a parking lot where vehicles awaiting repairs are kept.

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T his year, the certi� cate for the Best of the Best barbecue place goes to Moe’s BBQ and Bowling

at 3295 S. Broadway.“We opened about 3½ years ago

and brought Dixie-style barbecue to the area,” manager Ian Matting-ly said. “Our barbecue is prepared by rubbing spices into the meat and slow-cooking it over the coals to en-hance the smoky taste.”

He said a house specialty is the pulled pork sandwich with marinat-ed coleslaw served on the bun with the meat, along with white Alabama barbecue sauce.

The menu also includes fried chicken, turkey, ribs and fried cat-� sh. � ere is a choice of a full meal or a sandwich. � ere are popular South-

ern side dishes available like baked beans, coleslaw and banana pud-ding. Moe’s also o� er larger quanti-ties like a whole turkey or slab of ribs, and the restaurant will do catering.

� e Broadway location also o� ers bowling, plus there is live music three nights a week. � ere is full beverage service, and outdoor seating is avail-able during nice weather.

Often Moe’s has special events like the recent motorcycle show plus the upcoming craw� sh boil.

Moe’s now has locations in Boul-der, Denver and Lakewood, plus there is now a mobile van.

Mattingly said the van joins the gathering of food trucks each Tues-day and � ursday at Civic Center dur-ing the summer. � e truck also goes to special events in the winter.

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Moe’s brings Dixie-style approach

See AUTO BODY on page 29

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H ighlands Ranch Tattered Cover isn’t just a bookstore but a “com-munity hub,” says store manag-

er Margaret Shaheen.“We have meeting groups, book

clubs, journaling clubs, it’s really just a gathering place,” Shaheen said. “It’s a place where people can come to meet each other and to browse. We’ve got a lot of places where people can just sit down and read, browse through the books. … We also have author events probably every night in at least one of our stores.”

A Denver institution for more than 35 years, Tattered Cover opened its doors in Town Center in November 2004 and Shaheen and most of the store’s booksellers have been at the Ranch location since day one.

“We all just love to read, and love

putting books in hand,” Shaheen said, adding that when folks choose to shop with them, not only are they getting a unique experience but they are supporting an independent book-store, co� ee shop and their commu-nity.

One of three Tattered Covers in the Denver area, Shaheen said each store is tailored to its neighborhood, and that in addition to its broad selec-tion of titles, the store on Dorchester is known for having a great children’s section, story times and different kids’ events.

The store is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9-6 on Sunday. � e cafe, which prides itself on selling local co� ee and pastries, opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and at 8 a.m. on the weekends.

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Margaret Shaheen sits amongst the enormous children’s section at Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. Shaheen has managed the store since it opened in November 2004. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

Tattered Cover, located in Town Center South, is the spot for book and co� ee lovers in Highlands Ranch.

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D elinda Fatianow opened Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar at the corner of Lucent and Highlands Ranch Parkway with her husband, Peter, in Oc-

tober 2008. With close to 100 selections of wine from around

the world, full lunch and dinner menus, happy hour seven days a week and the self-proclaimed “best view in Denver” from a west-facing patio complete with � re pits and couches, the Fatianows built the restau-rant with one thing in mind – comfort.

“I think we are a lot di� erent from any other res-taurants from around this area,” Delinda Fatianow said. “We built this restaurant because we thought there was a need in the community for something upscale, but comfortable, and that’s what we think we provide. We have a full bar, lots of wine and great food.”

� e couple, who just opened a second location on Main Street in Golden, are happy to host everything from birthday parties to company events and wed-ding rehearsals and also teaches on-site and online wine education courses.

� e bistro and wine bar is open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-� ursday and 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday and open for din-ner from 4-10 p.m. Sundays. Happy hour is every day from 3-6 p.m.

Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar stands out

Best Wine BarIndulge Bistro and Wine Bar1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch303-991-1994www.indulgewinebar.com www.facebook.com/pages/Indulge-Wine-Bar/46271149309 @IndulgeWineBar

Delinda Fatianow owns and operates Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar with her husband, Peter Fatianow. With close to 100 selections of wine from around the world to choose from the bistro also o� ers full lunch and dinner menus. Photos by Ryan Boldrey

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D elinda Fatianow opened Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar at the corner of Lucent and Highlands Ranch Parkway with her husband, Peter, in Oc-

tober 2008. With close to 100 selections of wine from around

the world, full lunch and dinner menus, happy hour seven days a week and the self-proclaimed “best view in Denver” from a west-facing patio complete with � re pits and couches, the Fatianows built the restau-rant with one thing in mind – comfort.

“I think we are a lot di� erent from any other res-taurants from around this area,” Delinda Fatianow said. “We built this restaurant because we thought there was a need in the community for something upscale, but comfortable, and that’s what we think we provide. We have a full bar, lots of wine and great food.”

� e couple, who just opened a second location on Main Street in Golden, are happy to host everything from birthday parties to company events and wed-ding rehearsals and also teaches on-site and online wine education courses.

� e bistro and wine bar is open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-� ursday and 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday and open for din-ner from 4-10 p.m. Sundays. Happy hour is every day from 3-6 p.m.

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D r. Aaron Casselman is so well-known for hav-ing his patients’ backs that he has been vot-ed Best of the Best � ve years in a row when it

comes to � xing them. In businesses since 2006, the man behind Pin-

nacle Chiropractic on Wildcat Reserve Parkway considers Pinnacle’s non-traditional approach as the reason why his clients keep putting up the votes at the highest clip in town.

To Casselman, being a chiropractor is all about � xing the problem that causes the pain and doing away with that pain for good.

“� e traditional approach has a lot to do with symptom management. We focus more on spi-nal rehabilitation,” he said. “So, instead of just the treating the symptoms, we try to correct the un-derlying problems.”

Pinnacle dedicated to keeping pain away

Dr. Aaron Casselman was named the top chiropractor in Highlands Ranch for the � fth straight year by voters. Courtesy photo

It’s that same philosophy that has led to Cassleman’s other busi-ness, Ideal Weight Loss, to also capture Best of the Best. Operated out of the same o� ce and run by his wife, Megan, the medically-managed weight loss program teaches successfully keeping the weight o� and maintaining an optimal weight.

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T ammy Stromberg founded 4 Pawz Sake in 2008 and the High-lands Ranch canine lover has

been voted the best of the best for her in-her-and-your-home pet business every year since.


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T ammy Stromberg founded 4 Pawz Sake in 2008 and the High-lands Ranch canine lover has

been voted the best of the best for her in-her-and-your-home pet business every year since.

“Clients love the fact that I am not

only the owner but the one taking

care of them and their pets,” she said,

adding that her accessibility, atten-

tion to detail and ability to build re-

4 Pawz Sake watches out for pets

See BOARDING on page 29

Tammy Stromberg and her dog Jessie, second from left, hang out with a handful of canine friends in the back yard at Stromberg’s house. Stromberg’s pet business, 4 Pawz Sake, has taken top hon-ors in Best of the Best four years in a row since she started. Courtesy photo

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W ell aware going to the dentist is something most people don’t look forward to, Dr. Tyler Twiss does what he can to make the experi-

ence a comfortable and relaxing one. Whatever he is doing seems to be working.Having been voted Best of the Best four times

since opening his practice in Highlands Ranch in 2006, the Temple University Dental School graduate said he and his sta� pride themselves on treating pa-tients like family.

“I think we provide a good, comfortable, safe en-vironment to be in,” he said. “We’ve invested a lot of money in the latest technology to provide the best in care for our patients and with that we can save them time and visits to the dentist.”

Raised in Oklahoma, Twiss is happy not just to have a practice in the Ranch, but to call it home as well.

“I like the environment,” he said. “� ere are a lot of good, friendly neighborhoods; my children go to school here … It’s a good place to raise a family.”

Whether at work or home, Twiss has family on the mind. When entering the o� ce, one is greeted by friendly sta� at the desk, o� ered something to drink and made sure they are comfortable from the word go.

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Shepherd of the Hills Christian School7691 S. University Blvd., Centennial303-798-0711shepherdhills-school.org

Best Nursery/Day CareBest Nursery/Day Care

lace said. “Our preschool program is for children from 18 months to about 6 years old. We also have a before and after school programs that is de-signed for 6- to 12-year-olds.”

She emphasizes that Shepherd of

the Hills isn’t a babysitter because

children gather in small classes

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ucation for the students.

Preschool from page 17

“Much of our business is repair-ing collision damage to late-model vehicles,” said Mike Ross, owner and manager. “To do the job right, our shop has the up-to-date equipment, and all 12 employees regularly received the training to upgrade their ability to do repairs. We take pride in our work and we also make sure that top-quality cus-tomer service is a priority.”

� e business was recently designat-

ed as a certi� ed shop to repair Nissan, In� nity, Honda and Acura.

“We are proud of the certi� cation,” Ross said. “We had to meet specific standards and requirements to receive the certi� cation.”

He said he appreciates the con� -dence of those who voted for the com-pany and noted this is the � fth year in a row Hampden Auto Body has been se-lected for a Best of the Best award.

Auto Body from page 21

Mike Ross, owner and manager of Hampden Auto Body, checks out damage to a vehicle in for re-pairs. � e family owned and operated shop o� ers complete collision repair for late model cars as well as body work to repair hail damage. Photo by Tom Munds

Best Pet Boarding4 Pawz Sake720-201-9109www.4Pawzsake.com www.facebook.com/pages/4-Pawz-Sake /305482182062

lationships have been the keys in keeping business

booming.

Having started as a one-woman show with a little

help from her husband, Jay, she now has a part-time

sta� of three to help keep animals happy all over the

south metro area while their parents are away or

working long days.

In addition to in-home boarding, where visiting

dogs get to play with Stromberg’s furry golden pal,

Jessie, 4 Pawz Sake takes its business on the road 24/7.

Services include pet sitting at the client’s home;

daily or periodic walks; a full-service pet taxi to take

dogs to grooming and vet appointments; doody duty;

and optional return traveler errands such as stocking

the fridge upon a traveler’s return.

“� e whole basis for why I started this business

was how I would want my pets to be treated if I went

away,” Stromberg said. “I would easily say what sets

me apart is my level of professionalism each and ev-

ery day combined with an innate sense of working

with animals and having that real compassion for

what I do – people and animals pick up on that.”

Boarding from page 27

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L ittleton Adventist Hospital’s mis-sion is to see and treat each per-son as a child of God and to strive

for whole-person care by considering the needs of the mind, body and spirit.

“Littleton Adventist Hospital is much more than a hospital,” says Rhonda Ward, chief nursing o� cer and vice president of patient care, a Littleton resident who has worked there 10 years. “Beyond o� ering com-passionate expert health care, we continue to expand our services. Our neurosurgeons o� er deep brain stim-ulation for Parkinson’s patients, our

cancer-care program o� ers compre-hensive cancer treatments and our NICU continues to be one of the best in the state of Colorado. Most impor-tantly, it is about our team – I hear each and every day about how caring and thoughtful our sta� is in the treat-ment of our patients.”

Littleton’s only hospital offers a full range of services, from its birth center to stroke care, from a children’s after-hours center to a sleep-disorder center. With a bevy of awards and ac-colades under its belt, the hospital is home to a Level 3B neonatal inten-sive-care center, a Level 2 trauma cen-

ter and a nationally accredited breast-care center.

It is a true community partner, as well, participating in programs like Project CURE, which sends medi-cal supplies to where they’re needed; Adventist Community Services Lift, which supports people in need; and Prayer Shawls/Care Shawls, which of-fers shawls knitted by volunteers to patients and families.

“I am very proud that we o� er com-plex medicine but in a tremendously compassionate culture that has been created at Littleton Adventist Hospi-tal,” said Ward.

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R emember walking into Grand-ma’s house, a place both comfort-ing and bustling, full of amazing

aromas and a nice red wine if you were old enough, and perhaps a gingham ta-blecloth or two?

� at’s Romano’s.

Littleton Adventist Hospital is true community partner

For Romano’s, it’s all about family

(From left) Sue Calhoun, Nick, Neil, Ellie and John Romano gather in front of Romano’s, the Italian restaurant Neil and Ellie opened in 1967. � ere’s a lot of “family” in this family busi-ness. Courtesy photo

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Littleton residents trust Lit-tleton Adventist Hospital to be the Best Hospital for their needs. Courtesy Photo

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Neil and Ellie Romano opened the original location on Windermere Street in 1967, welcoming neighbors and friends to enjoy authentic Italian recipes shared with them by Grandpa Giovanni, a pushcart vendor in New York City.

Since then, the Romanos’ chil-dren have carried on the legacy, even opening a location in Highlands Ranch.

“� e Littleton location is special because it has been a part of the Lit-tleton community for so long,” says the Romanos’ daughter, Sue Cal-houn. “I try to imagine Littleton in 1967, 1977, 1987 ... so much has hap-pened during our years here. Chil-dren grew up with Romano’s and now bring their own young families in for

dinner. I think that’s pretty special.”Whether in the mood for spaghet-

ti with clams, baked lasagna, chicken parmesan or just a slice and a salad, diners will enjoy the Romanos’ atten-tion to detail and authenticity – fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and meatballs, simply crafted but deli-cious salad. Of course there are Ital-ian sodas and tiramisu for the sweet of tooth.

“Delicious food does not come easily and requires each day that we make sure our quality and freshness exceed our customer’s expectations,” said Calhoun. “Our father, Neil Ro-mano, still keeps a very strict eye on each recipe to ensure that we live up to the quality and standards that he set so long ago.”

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Swenson has more than 15 years of legal experience. Prior to starting her own practice, she was a criminal-jus-tice professor at Arapahoe Community College. She had a lot of knowledge to pass on to her students, having been an assistant district attorney both in Colo-rado’s 18th Judicial District and Arizo-na’s Pima County.

But then she was drawn back to her real passion: victims’ rights. As a pros-ecutor, she was responsible not only for holding people accountable to the law, but also to achieving justice for victims. During that time, she says, is when she discovered how often the rights of un-documented residents are minimized

or overlooked altogether.She’s in close contact with the im-

migration-services center at Bemis Library, and occasionally o� ers free seminars there on topics such as the DREAM Act, which would defer depor-tation for children who were brought here illegally if they go to college or the military.

Today, Swenson’s goal is to set an example to various governmental agencies she works with that deal with immigration.

“I want to get them to see a little bit more that undocumented non-citizens are not necessarily a threat to public safety,” she said.

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Immigration attorney Christine Swenson has the experience to help those who are sometimes

least able to find help when they need it most.

“I am trying in my own small way and in my own small corner of a very big, tangly, purple state to give people a voice,” she said.

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W e want to be known as the best car wash, not as the biggest car wash,” says Keith Taylor,

owner of Jazz Car Wash, 6095 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.

Taylor was a member of corporate America until 2007, when he realized he would be happier doing something he loved.

“I’ve always been sort of a clean-car freak,” he said. “I used to wash my own car in the driveway every Satur-day morning for rest and relaxation.”

Today, he can ask one of his 35 em-ployees to do it for him when they’re not busy with the constant stream of customers who visit to get their car ba-bied, shop in the boutique (run by Tay-lor’s wife, Lisa), buy some fancy pick-les or a fountain drink or just kick back on a couch in front of a big-screen TV while watching the kids play in the toy

room.“� ey know their cars are going

to be treated gently and cleaned well, and they get a chance to relax,” said Taylor.

He says it’s the little things Jazz does that keeps the customers coming back – special towels for windows that get washed separately, environmen-tally safe chemicals, rain checks, free co� ee, water and wi-� .

Taylor’s philosophy focuses on customer service, and to him that means happy employees.

“We ensure the team is well cared for and motivated to do a great job for our customers, and that the custom-er comes � rst,” he said. “If my team is empowered to do a great job for the customer each and every time, then they will keep coming back.”

Christine Swenson of Swenson Law O� ce PC. Courtesy photo

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F orty-year karate instructor Gary Swain never tires of seeing his students evolve.

“Watching the light come on in somebody’s eyes, when they under-stand that they can do it and do it well if they want to, that really excites me,” said Swain, the instructor at Shotokan Karate who won top honors in mar-tial arts. “When they � nally get that, there’s almost a metamorphosis from being a child to becoming a young, responsible adult. � at’s a beautiful

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C ustomers looking for fruits and vegetables have a multitude of choices at the Sprout’s Farmer’s

Market in Lone Tree.� e store is in a large building east

of the Super Target on Lincoln Av-enue. The layout is one large, open room. � ere are no designated aisles. Instead there are tables displaying

a wide variety of fruits and vegeta-bles. Each display is labeled in details For example, one table’s label iden-ti� ed the ears as Olathe sweet corn, while nearby there was a table piled high with fruit identi� ed as Palisade peaches.

However, the store merchandise is not limited to fruits and vegetables. � ere are large, well-stocked display

cases of ready-to-cook items as well as a wide variety of meats. � e store also stocks gourmet co� ee, a wide range of spices and diverse selection of chees-es.

Sprouts is part of a national chain that was established 10 years ago but traces its roots back to 1943, when

Best Martial ArtsShotokan KarateInstructor: Gary Swain303-475-8664www.shotokankarateatlonetree.com

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Karate instructor says teaching never gets old

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sight.”

It’s also what keeps Swain excited

about his program, which he teaches

at the Lone Tree Recreation Center.

He o� ers a traditional program to children, teenagers and adults. His youngest students are 7, his oldest, 81.

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� e � rst Spouts store in Colorado opened in 2008 and the Lone Tree store, shown here, has been open about two years. Photo by Tom Munds

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When it comes to painting the perfect picture of health for you and your family, take a look at Sky Ridge Medical Center. We’ve combined some of the best physicians and medical professionals with the most sophisticated technology around. So, for emergencies to surgery, or anything in between, Sky Ridge Medical Center is close to you. And, all of this in a healing environment designed to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Sky Ridge Medical Center. Truly a medical masterpiece.

Our state-of-the-art medical center includes:

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� e � rst Spouts store in Colorado opened in 2008 and the Lone Tree store has been open about two years, joining more than 100 Sprouts stores in Cali-fornia, Texas, Arizona and California.

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“It’s not meant to be a game and it’s not meant to be a ballet school,” Swain said. “It’s meant to be a martial arts school. I do not give away rank. � ey have to earn it.”

Swain aims to develop a student’s mind, body and character.

“That incorporates many things, the main one of which is personal re-sponsibility and personal discipline,” he said.

Not all students earn black belts, but for those who do, it’s a slow, methodical process that Swain said typically takes four to six years.

Swain o� ers 13 classes each week.

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Karate instructor Gary Swain starts a class with his students at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen

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T he two categories for which Lone Tree Veterinary Med-ical Center won Best of the

Best are tightly tied. � e o� ce took top honors for veterinary medicine and pet boarding. For the pets who stay there, that connection can be vital.

“What really sets us apart as a facility as a whole is we board animals and are a functioning hospital,” boarding and build-ing facilities manager Logan Walter said. “So we catch things before they get bad. We save lives.”

The 10-year-old center al-so is distinguished by its dog rescue efforts. Working with

a Colorado group called Mill Dog Rescue, the Lone Tree vet-erinary clinic treats abused and neglected dogs at no cost, then � nds them new homes.

� e facility also o� ers obedi-ence training, grooming, thera-peutic canine swimming and a full range of medical services including internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, ortho-pedics, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, canine repro-duction, laparoscopy and acu-puncture.

Five veterinarians work at the hospital, along with a host of nurses, assistants, pet care technicians, groomers and re-ceptionists.

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A happy, bonded group of em-ployees may be the key to Park Ridge Vision’s success.

“We have a very friendly sta� ,” Park Ridge’s Jessica Wright said.

It’s also a sta� with some longev-ity, with most employees on sta� for two to six years.

� e comfortable feeling among the employees may be because the o� ce is run by a husband-and-wife team with strong family values. Drs. Jeff Marlatt and Michelle Sancho carry those values into their prac-tice, ensuring all patients get per-sonal attention from start to � nish.

Further solidifying Park Ridge’s reputation, Dr. Sancho special-izes in treating a corneal disease called kerataconus. � is degenera-tion of the corneal structure, which prompts the shape of the cornea to change from round to cone, results in gradually worsening nearsight-

Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center8681 E. Lincoln Ave., Lone Tree303-708-8050www.lonetreevet.com www.facebook.com/pages/Lone-Tree-Veterinary- Medical-Center/110393528993846

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Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center is multiple winner

Vision center boasts happy sta�

Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center veterinarian Dr. William Moyle prepares to examine Luke Skywalker while sta� mem-ber Jennifer McIntire assists. Photo by Jane Reuter

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� e sta� at Park Ridge Vision Specialists includes, from left to right, Marco Diaz, Dr. Je� Marlatt, Danielle Wall, Dr. Michelle Sancho, Amy Hays, Kim Caswell and Jessica Wright. hoto by Jane Reuter

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a Colorado group called Mill Dog Rescue, the Lone Tree vet-erinary clinic treats abused and neglected dogs at no cost, then � nds them new homes.

� e facility also o� ers obedi-ence training, grooming, thera-peutic canine swimming and a full range of medical services including internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, ortho-pedics, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, canine repro-duction, laparoscopy and acu-puncture.

Five veterinarians work at the hospital, along with a host of nurses, assistants, pet care technicians, groomers and re-ceptionists.

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W hole Health Center in Lone Tree does a lot of things right. � at’s why it racked up mul-

tiple Best of Best awards for its mind, body and spirit approach to health.

The office off Yosemite Street is a labyrinth of halls leading to thera-peutic rooms, all dedicated to natural treatment. Healing begins the mo-ment a patient walks in the door. � e reception room is awash in sooth-ing, low light, and the gentle trick-ling sound of a water fountain. Tropi-cal � sh swim calmly in a corner tank, and the fragrance of therapeutic oils permeates the air.

“We consider this a haven, an op-portunity to get away from the world,” o� ce manager Marcy Gardner said. “We want people to just come here and feel the peace and serenity and kind of decompress from the world.”

� at sense of tranquility follows patients into the treatment rooms, where therapists address health is-sues extending from head to toe. Ser-vices include psychotherapy, light and energy therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition counseling and colon hydrotherapy. And that’s only a sampling.

Vision center boasts happy sta�

Whole Health Center racks up awards

See WHOLE HEALTH on page 38

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“It’s physical, mental and emotion-al,” Gardner said. “We feel like we’re a one-stop shop. We can address any-thing that’s going on.”

For a complete list of services and other information, visit wholehealth-centers.com.

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Lone Tree Whole Health massage therapist Amie Harris delivers her soothing touch to Denise Ad-amik. Photo by Jane Reuter

edness. It can be corrected with special contact lenses. Dr. Sancho’s expertise in the disease is known far and wide.

“We have patients travel from all over the world to see her,” Wright said.

On a lighter note, Dr. Marlatt, a

competitive shooter and sports enthu-

siast, draws sports-oriented patients.

To serve them, the o� ce carries an ar-

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B eing the new guys in town is usu-ally difficult, but with superb food and a dogged determina-

tion to succeed, it doesn’t have to be.elev. 5900 kitchen and bar, which

opened in March in the Parker Sta-tion building in downtown Parker, has built a loyal legion of fans by serv-ing up something di� erent. � e sea-sonally adjusted menu appropriately satis� es the palate, with lighter deli-cacies in the spring and summer and more hearty meals during the colder months. First-time restaurant own-ers Richard Esper and Alec Erick-son brought their culinary expertise from the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas to Parker, which they also found to be the perfect place to raise their fami-lies.

The duo has been so consumed with making sure the upstart meets expectations, that they were unaware of the voting for the best new restau-rant. Regardless, Esper says the early recognition is encouraging.

“It shows good support by Parker,” he said. “We know to a certain extent the feedback from guests and espe-cially our regulars, but it’s nice to have that validated publicly.”

The following has come largely from elev. 5900’s succulent entrees, including mouth-watering steaks, but customers have likely noticed the freshness of the accompanying sides. Esper says with the Taylor Produce

stand just outside its doors, they have a constant supply of just-picked fruits and vegetables. � ey also take advan-tage of goods from the Parker Farm-ers Market that bustles out front every Sunday.

Esper is organizing an event he wants to introduce this fall called “Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday,” which will test local bartenders’ skills when making the popular drink. He doesn’t worry about driving customers to competitors because every restaurant has its niche and “the more options you have, the better choices you can make.”

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elev. 5900 kitchen and bar co-owners Alec Erickson, left, and Richard Esper moved from Las Vegas to Parker to open their � rst restaurant in March.Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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Je� and Yume Tran, owners of Indochine Cuisine in downtown Parker, o�er a tasty view of their most popular dishes: the �amed beef cubes and Vietnamese noodle bowl. �e restaurant has built a devoted following over the last 10 years. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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W hen out-of-towners ask

longtime Parker resi-

dents which Asian res-

taurant is the best in town, there

is one common answer.

Indochine, which specializ-

es in � ai and Vietnamese cui-

sines, has been a popular eat-

ery in Parker for nearly 10 years.

A few-blocks move from its

original home near Parker and

Mainstreet to the Parker Station

building in the downtown dis-

trict three years ago did nothing

to stop the crowds from coming

in. � e move increased capacity

from 28 to 100-plus, including

outside seating.

It’s the second time that In-

dochine has been named as the

top Asian restaurant in Parker

as part of Colorado Communi-

ty Media’s Best of the Best con-

test. Yume Tran, who owns In-

dochine with her husband, Je� ,

says the honor “means a lot to us

since that means that we are do-

ing something right to service

the Parker community.”

It’s not only the food – from

best-sellers like the � amed beef

cubes and Vietnamese noodle

bowl, to drunken noodles and

green curry – but the elegant at-

mosphere and courteous cus-

tomer service keep regular cus-

tomers � owing through.

“We hope we were voted be-

cause our guests see and appre-

ciate that each and every day,

we continue to give our best to

create and service the healthi-

est meals,” Tran said.

Indochine’s website notes

that the meals are prepared

with the same “love and utmost

care” that the chefs use for their

own family’s meals at home.

Indochine is widespread favorite

Indochine Cuisine, which serves � ai and Vietnamese food, has been in Parker for almost 10 years, including three years at its location in the Parker Station building in downtown Parker. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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“This little practice here has come a long way

in less than two years, so we were really happy to hear it,” Hatch said.

Of course, acupunc-ture services make up just a small slice of the holistic pie at Hatch Chi-ropractic and Wellness. Massage, chiropractic adjustments, laser treat-ments and sports ther-apies are also popular. Hatch says he has always believed in the heal-ing power of the human body. Practitioners of Western medicine, after reading up on the exten-sive research of recent years, have embraced the benefits of alterna-tive treatments like acu-puncture.

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in less than two years, so we were really happy to hear it,” Hatch said.

Of course, acupunc-ture services make up just a small slice of the holistic pie at Hatch Chi-ropractic and Wellness. Massage, chiropractic adjustments, laser treat-ments and sports ther-apies are also popular. Hatch says he has always believed in the heal-ing power of the human body. Practitioners of Western medicine, after reading up on the exten-sive research of recent years, have embraced the benefits of alterna-tive treatments like acu-puncture.

“More and more

medical doctors are

sending their patients to

acupuncturists,” Hatch

says, adding that it is

used for a range of treat-

ments, including weight

loss, smoking cessation

and � bromyalgia.

The practice, which

opened in October 2010

just doors down from

the Parker Library, has

gained such a following

that Hatch predicts they

will outgrow their space.

He is already consider-

ing opening another of-

� ce in Douglas County

in the next few years.

Hatch from page 42

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Massage therapist Jake Freedles, Dr. Ryan Hatch, D.C. and Michelle Wozniak, D.C. are the three friendly practitioners at Hatch Chiropractic and Wellness, northwest of South Parker Road and Mainstreet. � e holistic center was named the best Parker establishment for acupuncture by Com-munity Media of Colorado readers.Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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H ilary Casselberry turned a child-hood hobby into a career that has made her a lot of friends.

Her quirky, charming personality � ts in well with the sweet treats that line the display cases at Posh Pastries, a small, o� -the-beaten-path shop on the southwest corner of South Parker Road and Plaza Drive.

Casselberry, a baker who began honing her craft at age 10, takes her trade so seriously that she went to Par-

is to study French pastries. She insists on making everything from scratch. Melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes and delectable meat pies are a big draw, but Casselberry’s friendly, welcoming demeanor has a lot to do with the suc-cess of Posh Pastries, which notched its � fth turn as Parker’s top bakery as voted by Colorado Community Media readers.

Sitting at one of the shop’s tables on a recent Tuesday, she talks about the regular customers she has come

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Posh Pastries, which has been in Parker for almost seven years, has built a solid reputation throughout the region as one of the most reliable establishments from which to order a wedding cake. In the throes of the summer wedding season, Casselber-

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Pastries from page 44

ry will spend 12-14 hours in the bakery

each day. She was preparing cakes for

three weddings leading up to the week-

end of Aug. 4-5.

Posh Pastries has also made a name

for itself by running booths at farmers

markets. � e Parker Farmers Market

is one of � ve that the bakery hits each

week. Casselberry, in an attempt to

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waves a “magic” wand over her delica-

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Parker Days is big boy among festivalsParker Days Festival drew large crowds to downtown Parker June 8-10. File photo

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The three-day event, formerly known as the Parker Country Festival, is a regional draw. At no time was that more apparent than when 145,000 people visited downtown Parker in

June, shattering last year’s record of

110,000. � e fest provides a boon for

local businesses, as well as hundreds

of food and craft vendors.

The Parker Days tradition has

spanned generations. In some Doug-

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ents and grandparents who anticipate

the wild laughter and creation of life-

long memories.

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T here are several exciting annual events throughout Parker, but there is little doubt about which

one gets the most recognition and ad-oration.

The second weekend in June is steadfastly marked o� on calendars for the Parker Days Festival, which features rides, activities, booths and entertainment for the whole family. Dan Rodriguez, chief executive of-� cer of the Parker Chamber of Com-merce, which has organized the event for 35 years, says “when the commu-nity comes together anything is pos-sible.” � e recognition is especially welcomed because Parker Days is the chamber’s signature event.

“� ank you to those that made this

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June, shattering last year’s record of

110,000. � e fest provides a boon for

local businesses, as well as hundreds

of food and craft vendors.

The Parker Days tradition has

spanned generations. In some Doug-

las County families, it’s the kids, par-

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