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 […]
Where to Eat, Play and Stay in Niwot
Tucked midway between Boulder and Longmont lies charming Niwot, an unincorporated town with a main street that looks straight out of a movie. In fact, its historic downtown served as a stand-in for 1960s Manteca, California, in the 2016 film “Dear Eleanor.” Driving down the Diagonal, if you blink you might miss it, […]
Travelboulder.com Is Now Offering Branded Content Marketing
You know you’r business better than anyone. Act like a journalist and tell your unique story about what makes your company so special. Provide your copy, images and video to us and we will proof it and publish it on travelboulder.com. Travelboulder.com branded content benefits include: Google search results Reaching locals and visitors […]
New Boulder Restaurant: Stella’s Cucina
Stella Spanu grew up surrounded by food. Splitting her time between New York City and Rome, she fell in love with Italian cuisine at a young age (it also helped that her father was a chef and restaurateur from Sardinia!). She moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado Boulder and, ultimately, […]
Watch the Boulder Story Slam Championships
If you love listening to a good tale, a funny yarn or a spellbinding story, then you won’t want to miss Boulder’s Story Slam Grand Slam Championship on Jan. 29. If you’ve never been to a story slam before, here’s a quick rundown of how they work. At a typical story slam, members […]
Pinemelon Is Boulder’s Newest Grocery Delivery Service
Hate going into crowded supermarkets to do your shopping? You’re in luck because there’s a new grocery delivery service in town: Pinemelon. Pinemelon is a local-first online grocery that launched in Denver in April with a goal of combining farmers market and supermarket selections with the convenience of online ordering and home […]
Where To Go Ice Skating for Winter 2023
There’s nothing quite as festive as gliding around on glittering ice, enjoying the crisp winter air with family and friends (and maybe a hot toddy, too!). Ice skating is an ideal way to celebrate winter and all its glory, without needing to battle ski traffic or plan a big adventure. Though Boulder […]
Colorado Holiday Pop-Up Bars for 2022
‘Tis the season! Visiting one of these Front Range-area holiday pop-up bars is sure to get you in the holiday spirit this winter. Miracle at The Eddy in Golden Venture down Highway 93 to Golden for Miracle at The Eddy, a festive holiday pop-up bar taking place at The Eddy Hotel […]
Giving in Boulder
We are in the season of giving and I would like to suggest some resources in our community to consider making a donation. We all have our favorite organizations that we donate to. This year, take this opportunity to add a new charity that needs your help. It doesn’t always need to be […]
Meet BMoCa’s New Curator Jane Burke
The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art has hired a new curator: Jane Burke. After a national search, the museum selected Burke to oversee its expanding exhibition programs. She started in the new role on Nov. 14. “I am honored to be joining BMoCA’s team in this capacity to help lead the […]
Meet This Year’s Naturally Boulder Award Winners
Naturally Boulder recognized six companies, leaders and organizations last week with its annual awards. The organization, which has been around since 2005, supports businesses in Colorado’s more than $2 billion natural and organic products industry. The organization will host its Pitch Slam on Feb. 23, 2023. “From brand new companies that […]
