Yotsuba Sushi is open at 5290 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder, former location of BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats, adjoining Sherpa Kitchen and Boulder Baked.
Happy 15th anniversary to Moxie Bread Co., opened in Louisville in 2015 by the late Andy Clark. The bakery has won numerous local and national awards for its artisan breads and pastries made with heirloom grains. Moxie Bread Co. now also has locations in Boulder and Lyons, and sells breads and freshly milled flour at the Longmont Farmers Market.
Coming soon: Foxglove Bar and Hideout, 107 1/2 S. Public Road, Lafayette.
Reopening soon (allegedly): Longmont’s beloved Winchell’s Donuts, 502 Main St. The donut shop closed in 2021 after a vehicle crashed into the building. The reopening has been delayed multiple times due to costs of reconstruction and red tape in the rebuilding process, according to local media reports.
Boulder’s Moksha Chocolate is getting into the viral “White Lotus” groove with a dramatically spiced, Thai-inspired 70% cacao bar infused with fresh ginger, dehydrated lime and sea salt.
Summer Roadfood: Malasadas in Windsor
If you hit the road this summer, stop in at Ollie’s Malasadas, recently opened at 408 Main St. in Windsor. Malasadas are a highly craveable fried yeasted sweet bread from the Portuguese Azores served with various fillings and tossed in cinnamon sugar. Malasadas are always best eaten while hot.
Culinary Calendar: Worlds of Jewish Cuisine
The Lafayette Brew Fest is June 7 at 990 S. Public Road focuses on local breweries including Boulder Social, Cellar West, Fritz Family Brewers, Liquid Mechanics, Sanitas, The Post and Westbound & Down. lafayettecolorado.com
Boulder’s annual Jewish Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 on the Pearl Street Mall features an expanded lineup of diverse food vendors. Visitors can sample fare from Bohemian Wurst Co., Boychik (Mediterranean), Fleishman’s Bagels and Deli, LB Kosher Grill (burgers), Mile High Tikka Express (Indian-Jewish fusion), Dino Mama’s Kitchen (matzo ball soup and challah), Community Table Kitchen, and Pint’s Peak Ice Cream. (Editor's note: Festival organizers and law enforcement have promised enhanced security after the June 1 attack. Read more.)
Slow Food Boulder County hosts a pasta class and tasting June 11 with Pastificio, Boulder’s award-winning artisan heirloom pasta company. Tickets: slowfoodboulder.org
Last Call for Boulder County Farm Stands
To make sure that the Boulder Weekly’s annual guide to local roadside farm stands is complete, send detailed information including location, offering and contact by June 11 to [email protected].
Words to Chew On: Spears of spring
“Sometimes, it is better not to have what one wants than to have it. … Asparagus is best in the spring. My spring, not Chile’s spring. Is it necessary to eat something all year round, courtesy of shipping companies and frequent flyer miles?” – Denver food and wine writing legend Bill St. John
John Lehndorff hosts Kitchen Table Talk with chef Dan Asher on KGNU. Lehndorff is also the Exhibit Historian for the Boulder Eats! Exhibit opening Nov. 15 at the Museum of Boulder.