The Tasting Menu
Taste of the week: Pho @ Pho Mi
Pho soup has gone from an exotic rarity in Boulder County and environs to a common menu item. The truth is, some of it...
Try this week: Cauliflower chorizo tacos, monster mash porter, and more
Cauliflower Chorizo Tacos
City O’ City, 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver, cityocity.com
Located about a block from the state capitol, City O’ City is a vegetarian and...
Try this week: Cork Burger @ Boulder Cork
The Boulder Cork is a classic steak house, with a menu full of filet, sirloin, flatiron, prime rib and other cuts of beef, as...
Try this week: Babette’s Cardamom bun, a bacon flight, and more
Cardamom Bun
Babettes, 2030 Ionosphere St., Longmont, babettesbakery.com
We are very glad Babettes moved to Boulder County from Denver, bringing its array of pizzas, small plates and...
Taste of the week: Milanesa de res torta @ La Choza
Driving up North Broadway last week I suddenly realized it was torta time. Luckily, La Choza (4457 Broadway) was on my route. This tiny...
Try this week: Rainbow curry, märzen, and more
Rainbow Curry
Zeal food truck, Mobile, Boulder County, zealfood.com
The mobile operation of Zeal serves up a rotating menu of the same types of health-conscious, vegan-friendly and...
Try this week: Lapsang Souchong Bulgogi @ Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
There is no better place to experience unique flavors, and no better setting to do it in, than the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse. But you...
Try this week: Tajikistan Plov, and more
Tajikistan Plov
Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th St., Boulder, boulderteahouse.com
A visit to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is welcome any time of the year. The ornate...
Try this week: Ferris Brie-ller @ Lindsay’s Boulder Deli
Lindsay’s Boulder Deli is a local staple, and it’s made the switch to pandemic service seamlessly. There’s a well-stocked case of to-go meals, and...
Try this week: Basil duck, enchiladas poblanas, and more
Basil Duck
Five Spice Asian Cuisine, 3325 28th St., #5, Boulder, fivespiceboulder.com
What goes into the basil duck dish at Five Spice Asian Cuisine is not rocket...
Try this week: Rainbow’s favorite benedict, nacho rito burrito and more
Rainbow’s Favorite Benedict
Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown, jamestownmercantile.com
Time to put your leaf-watching glasses on and head up to the mountains to see the colors...
Try this week: Sweet Potato Pie Vegan Ice Cream @ Glacier
At least we have ice cream. We still can have ice cream, right? We’ll check with Fauci, but in the meantime, you ought to...