Cuisine
A family malt and a farm brew
There is a sort of alchemy that goes into brewing and distilling—grain, water, yeast and time yield something beautiful and delicious.
Down in Alamosa, brothers...
Supermarket sticker shock
I’m not going to tell you anything you don’t already know, but you’re not alone when you experience sticker shock at the supermarket. I’m...
Like a trip to the Middle East
Visiting Boulder’s Arabesque, which features first-rate Middle Eastern food, I was fortunate enough to be joined by Ghada, who grew up in Lebanon eating Arabic food. She helped me better appreciate the subtle and authentic touches during lunch at this homey, family-...
So long, Boulder, and thanks for all the beer
Everything dies, as Bruce Springsteen tells us in “Atlantic City.” That includes pumpkin ales, which have a special place in the hearts of some of us at the paper...
More than a coffee shop
The first impression of downtown Boulder’s Saxy’s Cafe is that of your typical college town coffee shop with a ramshackle, slightly lived-in feel. But a closer look reveals more luxurious trappings epitomized by comfortable sofas and low coffee tables that give the ...
Eateries pitch in for firefighters, evacuees
Restaurants large and small are donating food, money and more for firefighters and evacuees affected by the Fourmile Canyon Fire...
United tastes
Foodies, chefs, culinary artists and food justice advocates from around the globe are making a beeline to Denver this weekend. Slow Food Nations (SFN)...
Board silly
There is not much better in the culinary world than a well-assembled charcuterie board. It is as ideal for entertaining as it is for sampling local fare in a new city, particularly abroad. It can be a creative snack or a full meal depending on the design. More than ...
Prime time
In 1969, the hippies had invaded Boulder and Richard Nixon was president. Cell phones, the internet and the Paleo diet were decades in the future....
Eat your greens
Celebrity chef Mario Batali is pitching hard for the Green Restaurant Association in a YouTube clip, slinging stats and leading by example. He’s certified all of his eatery empire via the Boston-based nonprofit advocacy group, and he’s not shy about sharing the ...
The return of succulent sushi
About a year ago, I was dismayed to learn that Longmont’s Ichiban was suspending its sushi and sashimi service, as this was perhaps my favorite spot for variations on the raw fish theme. I was out of sorts until learning that a retooled version of Ichiban reopened ...


















