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Deemed Boulder’s finest by many (the wine service earned a James Beard award), Frasca has an impeccable kitchen and only the freshest farm-to-table…
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Zesty and innovative, locally owned Oak manufactures top-notch cocktails and tasty small plates for stylish diners. Standouts include the grilled bacon…
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Don't be turned off by the shopping plaza setting: Rincón packs a wallop of authentic Argentinean flavors. It bakes fresh empanadas – savory, small…
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A go-to place for both students and professors, this sunny French bistro has a refined menu and an elegant atmosphere – think fresh flowers, marble high…
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A plumbing-supplies warehouse turned urban oasis, Rayback is a snapshot of Boulder. A place to feel community. A huge outdoor space with firepit and lawn…
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Super-fresh ingredients and inventive recipes mean T/ACO’s tacos are little gems on a corn tortilla: braised pork belly, mango Caesar chicken, even a…
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The obvious choice for a slice with style. Beloved stepchild of upscale Frasca (they share a kitchen), this southern Italian–style pizzeria fills with…
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While farm-to-table is ubiquitous in Boulder, this is one spot that delivers and surpasses expectations. The handmade fettuccine with snap peas, radicchio…
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Gurkhas serves up authentic home-style Indian fare, some of the best in town. Think buttered and honeyed naan, creamy tikka masala, tender, fresh coconut…
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The pioneer of farm-to-table cuisine in Boulder, Kitchen features clean lines, stacks of crusty bread and a daily menu. Super-fresh ingredients are…
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A casual dining hall with minimalist panache, an upscale but not fancy-pants crowd, and a damn fine kitchen specializing in French comfort cuisine – think…
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It's worth leaving the downtown bubble for this true treat of a breakfast spot in a nondescript shopping plaza. Think polenta with poached eggs, spinach…
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A massive spring and summer sprawl of colorful, mostly organic local food. Find flowers and herbs, as well as brain-sized mushrooms, delicate squash…
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Upscale comfort food is probably the best way to describe the menu at River & Woods, with forays into classical and avant garde. The ever-changing menu…
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This is Boulder’s go-to bakehouse, where the favorites are the Ol’ B Cookie (chocolate, oats, cinnamon and coconut) and the Black Bottom Cupcake …
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This ethical and elegant kitchen serves meatless gems (Jamaican jerk tempeh, jackfruit enchiladas, spaghetti squash peanut noodles, 'sushi' salad made…
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Running for two decades, this lively seafood shack is still an exquisite treat. Belly up to the circle bar for oysters and martinis, then splurge on fresh…
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A Boulder classic, this friendly, festive joint brings all the many flavors of the Mediterranean under one roof (and patio). Best of all, it's…
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At Boulder's hippest noodle bar you can find fresh street food at a long outdoor counter. Mama, the Taiwanese matriarch, is on hand, cooking and chatting…
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Deal with the line at lunch, or come for the daily happy hour (4pm to 7pm) that’s 'guaranteed to kick your butt' (the 32oz pitcher of Long Island Ice Tea…
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Bank-length lines flank this gourmet deli at lunchtime. At $10 the sandwiches are hardly cheap but they are supremely satisfying. Think locally sourced…
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Fresh, good and kind of goofy. The chefs shout with delight as customers fill the space, which they do early and often. Kimono-clad waitstaff serve…
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Zolo has been delighting residents with award-winning Southwestern fare and easy parking (it has its own lot) for years. The menu is a Colorado take on…
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This lively Mexican restaurant has a menu deep in classics like tacos, enchiladas and tortas (sandwiches) and some surprising dishes too, like stuffed…
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A Hill landmark since 1923, the low-slung, graffiti-scrawled Sink has fed former president Obama, been featured on Food Network and even employed Robert…
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Chef Ado serves up a mostly American menu – pork loin, spinach salad, salmon – with a few internationals like pad thai and chicken piccata, in this…
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The largest Whole Foods in the Rocky Mountain region – 77,000 sq ft – this supermarket is something to behold. The organic offerings are wide and varied…
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Whether you’re on a run for late-night munchies, on an early morning hunt for trail snacks or, you know, Sunday morning bacon, this joint should be your…
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This New Orleans–style diner has perfected breakfast, and the Creole egg dishes (served over creamy spinach alongside cheesy grits or perfectly blackened…
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With prime real estate in Chautauqua Park, this big farmhouse with a wraparound porch is a favorite of hikers, especially for breakfast. Service isn't…
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This authentic family-run enterprise hits the sweet spot with excellent, slightly smoky baba ghanoush, fresh tabbouleh and shawarma wraps made with fresh…
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A friendly, fun Nepalese cafe set in a converted home at the edge of downtown. Dishes are simple, with home-style choices such as tofu aloo and a hearty…
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Sure, this place is a bit rough around the edges and the vegetarian noodles may well come with a wayward piece of chicken, but there’s no cheaper, better…
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Serving excellent East Coast–style subs with a side of attitude, this busy kiosk and shop offers classic goodies such as slow-roasted prime rib subs,…
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A longtime, much-loved breakfast joint famous for its build-your-own omelets and crepes. The more upscale dinner menu is worth trying, with options such…
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This basement-level food court is bustling with CU students on the prowl for good, cheap eats. Inside you'll find everything from Mexican, Thai and Indian…
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A small, community-oriented natural market with a wonderful selection of prepared food and an inviting indoor-outdoor dining area to enjoy it in.
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Depending on the season, this grocery store – part of a small chain in the western US – has loads of inexpensive, locally sourced produce.