By John Lehndorff - Jun. 12, 2024

BoCo food news: June 12, 2024

Culinary calendar: Summer food and films Boulder’s Flatirons Food Film Festival hosts Reels for Meals on July 18 at eTown Hall, featuring the acclaimed French film, The Taste of Things....

By John Lehndorff - Jun. 6, 2024

Al fresco paradise

There is just something about dining in the open air that makes the food taste better, the wine sip easier and the guests glow brighter.  In Boulder County, we love...

By John Lehndorff - Jun. 5, 2024

Where the wild things grow

As Part Of Chappell Roan’s Mission To Spread Queer Joy, The Rising Pop Star Invites Local Drag Artists From Each City To Open Her Shows. It’s Part Of Her Intention...

By John Lehndorff - Jun. 5, 2024

Local food news: June 5, 2024

National Doughnut Day is June 7. According to a new Yelp survey, the most highly reviewed doughnut shop in Colorado is Lafayette’s Nok’s Donuts.  Coming soon: Chef Johnny Curiel, who...

By John Lehndorff - May 29, 2024

Aw, shucks!

When Jax Fish House opened its doors at 928 Pearl St. on Nov. 18, 1994, it faced a wave of skepticism from Boulder diners who wondered how “fresh” Jax scallops,...

By John Lehndorff - May 29, 2024

Food news: May 29, 2024

Local Food News: New food at Avanti Peko Peko opens June 6 in Boulder’s Avanti Food & Beverage. The menu includes traditional Japanese favorites including temaki, ramen and donburi. Peko...

By John Lehndorff - May 23, 2024

Order up!

People in shorts, freshly opened restaurant patios and blooming lilacs are strong hints that spring has finally returned to Boulder. The clearest sign of the season is a nose-grabbing aroma...

By John Lehndorff - May 21, 2024

Local food news: May 21, 2024

The opening restaurants for Longmont’s new Parkway Food Hall includes two concepts from Niwot’s Farow Restaurant: Pie Dog Pizza and Baa Hachi (Japanese street food). Other spots are Chile Con...

By John Lehndorff - May 15, 2024

The din at dinner

One year ago on Memorial Day weekend, I woke up to a wall of silence. Overnight, I’d lost the ability to hear out of my right ear.  Eventually, I was...

By John Lehndorff - May 14, 2024

Local food news: May 14, 2024

Winning Boulder crackers  Three Boulder companies recently picked up 2024 Good Food Awards, the Oscars of American artisan food: heirloom grain pasta maker Pastificio; pickle, relish and salsa packer Mountain...

By John Lehndorff - May 8, 2024

Tofu, tea and truth

“Nestled against the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, has blossomed into a thriving hub for the natural products and wellness industry,” explained the narrator of an April CNBC profile about The...

By John Lehndorff - May 7, 2024

Local food news: May 7, 2024

Beloved chef Amos Watts, who wowed Boulder diners at Corrida and Jax Fish House, has died at the age of 43, days before he was to open Denver’s Fifth String...

By John Lehndorff - May 1, 2024

Food news: May 1, 2024

Local food news: Mateo is shuttered One of Boulder’s longest operating eateries, Mateo Restaurant Provencal, has closed at 1837 Pearl St. Mateo was opened by Matthew Jensen in 2001. Sauerkraut...

By John Lehndorff - May 1, 2024

Tastes of freedom

Patacónis a simple plantain sandwich with savory fillings favored by Venezuelan families. For Julia Roncoroni, a psychologist and associate professor at the University of Denver, dishes like patacón can help...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 24, 2024

Under the radar

No other Longmont restaurant has a view that can beat the panoramic sights at the Flight Deck Grill. Far from Broomfield’s retail districts, the Blue Sky Bistro boasts wood-smoked ribs...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 22, 2024

Food news: April 22, 2024

The relaxing Wednesday evening Boulder Farmers Market opens for the season May 1 on 13th Street between Canyon and Arapahoe with fresh produce, live music, food carts and adult beverages. ...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 16, 2024

Boulder County food news: April 16, 2024

Taste of the Week: Lunch on 55th Street You have probably tasted A Spice of Life fare at parties, events and office cafes since the caterer opened in 1987, but...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 16, 2024

Pickler-in-chief

The pickling gene runs strong in Laraina James’ family — one that thrived as it migrated from New York to Louisiana to Colorado. Her great-grandmother taught her grandmother how to...