Best of 2009 Vol. I

Best of 2009

This is the 16th year of our Best Of Colorado Springs competition, and we'd like to capture the hormone-driven energy of that special age.

Best of 2009: Power keg

At 35,000 square feet, Cheers is a big deal — but size is only a small part of its success

A late '90s renovation expanded the already-vast space, and aggressive marketing and pricing have kept the store at the forefront of the drinking public's mind — as its consecutive sweeps of the Indy's In-Store categories attest.

Best of 2009: The King and I

A night at the diner, where locals take their 3 a.m. eggs with a little 'Gin and Juice'

Our first-hand account of the King's Chef scene from 11 p.m. to 4:30-ish a.m. on a typical night.

Winners Index

The top finishers in every category related to food, drink and good times.

Best of 2009: Frolicking

Whether it's a tavern, a spiffy bar, live music or a naughty store, Indy readers definitely have their favorites.

Best of 2009: Feasting

Here they are, your favorite places, as chosen by nearly 6,000 of our hungry readers.

Best of 2009: Sparkle and shine

How did the Blue Star take a whopping total of nine 2009 Best Of awards? Let's take it to the voters

We decided to go straight to some of our voters to find out why they rate the Blue Star so high.

Best of 2009: Inside joke

Laughing Lab is synonymous with the Springs — and that's just the way Bristol plans to keep it

The cooperation necessary to make the special brews is less an inconvenience than a cause for celebration,

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