The Tasting Menu
Try this week: Thrive’s nori wrap, and more
Nori Wrap
Thrive, 1509 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, thriveraw.com
Thrive’s a downtown spot for vegan and diet-friendly smoothies, salads, sandwiches and snacks. Flavor and freshness are paramount...
Try this week: Lamb and beef meatball sandwich @ Blackbelly Market
A meatball sub is only as good as the meatballs it’s made with. At Blackbelly — butchers and purveyors of artisan meats, among other...
Try this week: Thai Tempeh Sandwich @ Half Fast Subs
Half Fast Subs boasts having “America’s largest sub sandwich menu,” and though we can’t verify that claim’s accuracy — we took a “half fast”...
Try this week: Southwestern tofu, pandan cake and more
Southwestern Tofu Scramble
Lucky’s Cafe, 3980 Broadway, Boulder, luckysmarket.com/luckys-cafe
There once was a time when North Boulder’s little market Lucky’s was the neighborhood’s best kept secret. Of...
Try this week: Tilapia bowl with pao de queijo, and more
Tilapia bowl with pao de queijo
Five on Black, 1805 29th St., Suite 1138, Boulder, www.fiveonblack.com
There’s almost too much to say about all...
Try this week: Dup Bob @ A Cup of Peace
A Cup of Peace is the place to get bubble tea in Boulder, but may we suggest dipping into its menu of Korean staples...
Four courses to try in Boulder County this week
Lucky Charms Ice Cream
Sweet Cow, 669 S. Broadway, Boulder; 2628 Broadway, Boulder; 637 Front St., Louisville; sweetcowicecream.com
Sweet Cow makes insanely good ice cream. It’s rich, almost...
Try this week: Bao Asian Fusion and more
Black Pepper Chicken
Bao Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar, 594 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, baoasianfusion.com
It’s hard to have a more satisfying lunch than the one you...
Try this week: Sloppy Joe @ South Side Walnut Cafe
We’re glad the South Side Walnut Cafe (and the original Walnut Cafe) have reopened, offering socially distanced dine-in service for breakfast and lunch, as...
Try this week: Burrata, sweet potato gnocchi and more
Burrata
Vero, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, eatvero.com
Andrea Frizzi grew up in Milan working in his family’s salumeria. His dad hoped he’d take over the family business,...
Try this week: Babette’s Cardamom bun, a bacon flight, and more
Cardamom Bun
Babettes, 2030 Ionosphere St., Longmont, babettesbakery.com
We are very glad Babettes moved to Boulder County from Denver, bringing its array of pizzas, small plates and...
Try this week: Pesto Penne, Rainbow Trout and more
Pesto Penne
Carelli’s, 645 30th St., Boulder, carellis.com
Carelli’s has long been one of our readers’ top choices for best Italian food come Best of Boulder...
