The Tasting Menu
Try this week: River and Dagwood, bacon saddlebags and more
The River and Dagwood
River and Woods, 2328 Pearl St., Boulder, riverandwoodsboulder.com
River and Woods just started lunch service this month, and they’re coming out swinging. Their...
Try this week: Cauliflower chorizo tacos, monster mash porter, and more
Cauliflower Chorizo Tacos
City O’ City, 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver, cityocity.com
Located about a block from the state capitol, City O’ City is a vegetarian and...
TASTE OF THE WEEK: Mell Vodka & Palisade peaches @ home
It’s clear that Mell Vodka is different as soon as you see the non-label on the plain, clear glass bottles. According to the minimal...
Try this week: Chocolate croissant, pork belly buns and more
Chocolate Croissant
Breadworks Bakery and Cafe, 2644 Broadway, Boulder, 303-444-5667
If croissants were cars, Breadworks’ take on the pastry would be a Land Rover — hulking,...
Try this week: Sweet Potato Pie Vegan Ice Cream @ Glacier
At least we have ice cream. We still can have ice cream, right? We’ll check with Fauci, but in the meantime, you ought to...
Try this week: Reuben @ Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen
Boulder’s newest bagel shop, Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, arrived on The Hill in May after months of anticipation. We stopped by to check out...
Try this week: Trout Almondine, panino gelato and more
Trout Almondine
Mateo, 1837 Pearl St., Boulder, mateorestaurant.com
Mateo’s a great spot to experience fine dining without busting your wallet. Most entrées come in under $30, with...
Try this week: Falafel King and more
Vegetarian PlateFalafel King1314 Pearl St., Boulder, falafelkingfoods.com
Coming up on its 40th anniversary, Falafel King on the Pearl Street Mall is somewhat of a Boulder...
Try this week: Polenta con Calabacitas, Cashew Cheesecake and more
Polenta con Calabacitas
Parkway Cafe, 4700 Pearl St., Boulder, boulderbreakfast.com
Nobody does breakfast in Boulder like Parkway Cafe. Their weekend specials are stunning, constanty putting creative spins...
Try this week: Ferris Brie-ller @ Lindsay’s Boulder Deli
Lindsay’s Boulder Deli is a local staple, and it’s made the switch to pandemic service seamlessly. There’s a well-stocked case of to-go meals, and...
Try this week: Prosciutto & Brie Sandwich @ Caffè Sole
The kitchen staff at Caffè Sole have been hard at work throughout the pandemic, preparing more than 6,000 meals for Sister Carmen Community Center...
Try this week: Navajo fry bread, tempura fish sandwich and more
Navajo Fry Bread
Santo, 1265 Alpine Ave., Boulder, santoboulder.com
Blackbelly’s Hosea Rosenberg opened Santo recently as an homage to his hometown (and state) of Taos, New...