Nibbles
Much to take in and out of the kitchen at Flatirons...
There is a scene in my favorite food movie, Big Night, set in a failing Italian eatery in New Jersey. The brothers who own...
Speaking in tongs
Boulder’s Tundra spoon-feeds restaurant and home cooks with the exact food tools of the trade
Scent and sensibility
A Boulder County chef comes back to his senses after COVID corrupted his ability to smell and taste
Food fans are at Boulder County farm stands
I love farmers markets. I’m glad so many folks are visiting them and getting in touch with local food. However, these markets are not enough....
Dining and the dogs
Glancing at a labradoodle companion being fed expensive Italian food a couple of tables away at a Boulder eatery, a curious thought crossed my...
The Buzz on Rumi
"Under the radar” doesn’t describe just how obscure Cafe Rumi is. This is the most established Boulder restaurant/market that is unknown to even many...
Fresh First Bite
When First Bite debuted 17 years ago, the Boulder dining landscape was in a different place. Diners snapped up reservations for the annual Restaurant...
Introducing iDinner 8.0
The Food Marketing Institute reminded me recently that September is the third annual National Family Meals Month. Apparently we need an official commemoration to...
Praising cheeses
We get excited during October about ales crafted from Colorado hops, barley, yeast and water. Some baker friends pride themselves on making pies using...
Laf’ it up
I live in Lafayette, Boulder County’s hot new food, drink and dining destination.
Right. If you are laughing to yourself, don’t feel bad: You have a...
The bacon convergence
I find myself standing at a stainless-steel table under bright fluorescent lights wearing tight bright blue gloves and holding a shiny, sharp blade. It’s a...
Embracing duality
Recent reports about the death of retail shopping have been greatly exaggerated. Big box shopping certainly is threatened by online ordering and home delivery....