First Sip is Back April 26-30
First Sip — the fun, beverage-focused spinoff of Boulder County restaurant week that debuted last year — is back for its second year. From April 26 to 30, grab a drink at one (or several!) of the dozens of Boulder County bars, breweries, distilleries, restaurants and other small businesses that will be participating in […]
Celebrate Craft Beer on Colorado Pint Day
If you love Colorado craft beer (and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), it’s time to show your support and love for this important statewide industry on Colorado Pint Day. Scheduled for April 12, Colorado Pint Day is the perfect time to head to your favorite local brewery and have a pint or two. […]
Outdoor Gear Gets Second Life at Boulder Sports Recycler
My routine is the same every morning: check CNN.com to make sure the world hasn’t exploded, check stocks to determine whether or not I’ll be eating much cat food upon retirement, then log on to my account at Boulder Sports Recycler (BSR), the used outdoor gear consignment store. These days, I get distinct pleasure […]
Homes in Boulder – Food
The Boulder food scene has many options. from amazing high-end restaurants to places where you can grab a quick bite. Here are some of our favorite places to dine, not in any specific order. Verde – Mexican Tacos and more The Buff – Fantastic breakfast Chez Thuy – Vietnamese Bacco – Italian The Sink – Pizza & […]
Make These Boulder Restaurant Dishes At Home
Looking for a way to spruce up your weeknight meals? Our friends at First Bite graciously shared these delicious recipes from some of Boulder’s best recipes. Try them yourself the next time you find yourself in a cooking rut! Looking for even more delectable Boulder dishes to cook up at home? Snag […]
Celebrate Boulder Arts Week
Boulder is home to more than 140 different organizations dedicated to the arts, plus thousands of individual artists. So many sculptors, painters, dancers, singers and other creatives call Boulder home that it has the third-highest concentration of artists of cities across the country, trailing only behind Los Angeles and Santa Fe. Now, you […]
Boulder County Personal Trainers for Every Fitness Level
Whatever your reason for wanting to start a fitness routine, a personal trainer can help. Trainers can help keep you accountable, as well as reduce the risk of injury. Another big plus? They can help curb boredom, which can be a death knell for any workout. Even if you’re an experienced lifter or athlete, […]
Boulder’s Bucket List Restaurants
Boulder is downright bursting with awesome restaurants, from casual burrito joints to fine dining temples to solid spots from which to grab a slice. But what are the very best restaurants? The ones you absolutely, positively must visit to treat your taste buds and pleasure your palate? Here, 10 iconic Boulder […]
Why Students Thrive at Boulder Country Day School
Preschool through Eighth Grade Education: Where Childhood Thrives and Confidence Takes Root Special from Boulder Country Day School At Boulder Country Day, a commitment to helping each student discover their unique excellence underlies our entire approach—beginning with our firm belief in the benefits of a preschool-through-eighth-grade community. While a student body ranging […]
Frozen Dead Guy Days is Moving to Estes Park
Frozen Dead Guy Days has a new home: Estes Park. This beloved annual festival has been held in Nederland since 2002. Now, however, it’s venturing north. Organizers had initially decided to cancel this year’s festival, citing operational hurdles after COVID-19, a lack of support from the Town of Nederland and other […]
Chocolove: The Story Behind Boulder’s Famous Chocolate Bars
The name truly says it all. Chocolove started out of love: for a baby girl on the way. Boulder founder Timothy Moley wanted to find a way to provide for her. His idea was rooted in love: of chocolate. Looking back at his own childhood, Moley noticed chocolate was a part of […]
‘Rabbits in Driveway’ Shows Boulder In A New Light
Since first arriving in Boulder in 1996, Karen Jacot has felt a sense of place. “This feels like home to me. This feels like the place that I belong,” she says. Jacot’s love of the city is so strong, in fact, that she spent 10 months walking every one of Boulder’s 955 […]
Snowy and Cold February – Living in Boulder
We have experienced very cold temperatures this month and the snow has stayed around longer than normal. Living here, you soon learn that the city doesn’t plow interior streets and that typically the sun comes out and the snow melts in a couple of days. This year, the snow has piled up and […]
BIFF Returns For Its 19th Year
The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) is back for its 19th year with an exciting lineup of films, parties, events and gatherings. “There are a lot of spectacular films at this year’s festival,” says Kathy Beeck, BIFF’s co-founder. “It’s one of our best programs ever.” This year, BIFF will take place […]
Enjoy Hyperlocal Farm-To-Table Fare at Farow in Niwot
In September 2021, longtime culinary professionals Lisa and Patrick Balcom opened Farow, a hyperlocal-focused, farm-to-table restaurant in Niwot. The duo sources 90 percent of the restaurant’s ingredients from within 10 miles, creating a delicious rotating menu that showcases Boulder County’s fresh produce, locally raised meats and freshly milled flour. Farow’s new winter menu […]
Remembering Don Monette
Adam Monette, general manager and partner of Boulder’s Flagstaff House Restaurant, shared this sad news about his grandfather and longtime Boulder restaurateur, Don Monette: It comes with great sorrow and grief to announce the passing of a Boulder icon, restauranteur Don Monette. Don Monette passed away the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 14 with […]
Best Cross-Country Ski Spots in Boulder County
Colorado is loaded with amazing downhill skiing and snowboarding options, but not everyone feels the need for speed. Some prefer the natural approach and the quiet comfort of a cross-country ski outing. Boulder County is teeming with options for those who prefer to go skinny. It’s easy to hit a neighborhood park, trail—even […]
Reimagining The Empire Restaurant and Lounge in Louisville
Chef Darren Pusateri fell in love with restaurants when he was a kid visiting New York City with his family, dining in iconic establishments like Tavern on the Green and Le Cirque. “Dinner was a show, and it intrigued me,” says Pusateri. “Trying to figure out how the chef prepared everything made […]
Living in Boulder: The Sink
When visiting Colorado, a voice tells you to visit Boulder. But when visiting Boulder, you don’t dare miss “The Sink.” Located on The Hill near the University of Colorado campus, Boulder’s oldest restaurant started in 1923 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. “The Sink” is an institution in Boulder that many locals […]
Pizza, Beer and Oysters on the Menu at Boulder Social
As chef Josiah Sowell-Boyles was crafting the menu for Boulder Social, the idea of gathering around a table for a shared meal kept coming to mind. “Our menu encompasses a little bit of everything to help entice everyone at the table to share a bite,” he says. To put it another […]
