12:10 pm, Nov 11, 2010
I've been to Salt Bistro in Boulder several times and have consistently been impressed by chef Bradford Heap's menu and commitment to local producers. (See our August review.) But, in reviewing Salt, I was also dismayed that a restaurant so dedicated to buying local listed just three Colorado wines.I'm happy to report that's all changed. Following a recent tour through Colorado's wine country,...
12:30 pm, Nov 10, 2010
Yesterday, when the wintry winds began blowing and the sleet started falling, I wanted nothing more than a cozy bowl of green chile. But because the weather was so dreadful, I wasn't willing to venture far, which meant that Jack-n-Grill, Santiago's, and even La Fiesta were out.Instead, I ran a half block to Dixons Downtown Grill for their reliable offering. Back at my desk, I ripped off hunks of...
12:30 pm, Nov 9, 2010
Diners who require a gluten-free diet know that avoiding wheat (one of the main sources for gluten) is a constant challenge. A staggering 25 million Americans—about 8 percent of the country’s population—regularly place gluten-free products in their grocery cart, so it’s no wonder demand for wheat alternatives is on the rise. Restaurants have increasingly added gluten-free dishes (or, in the case...
12:30 pm, Nov 8, 2010
As most barflies know, Green Russell—Frank Bonanno's classic cocktail bar that lies beneath Larimer Square—opens this Thursday at 6 p.m. But last night, I got a sneak peek.What a contrast from two months ago, when I initially walked the location with Bonanno. Then, it looked more like a dilapidated drug den than a potential bar or restaurant space. Now, with long bars staffed with talented...
11:30 am, Nov 5, 2010
Despite receiving a flyer in the mail, I didn’t think to visit Jett Asian Kitchen & Sushi on East Colfax Avenue until a neighbor vouched for it. But now having been there, I’m thrilled to have a reliable spot that dishes up light and inventive Asian (plus sushi) nearby. I found none of the grease-slicked, overly glopped dishes that dominate the menus at many off-the-path Asian eateries (ahem...
11:30 am, Nov 4, 2010
When Zengo, Richard Sandoval's Latin-Asian hot spot opened in Riverfront Park in 2004, you couldn't keep the crowds away. Inevitably, the buzz subsided, which made me wonder if the place had lost its appeal. But after dining there last week with a group of friends, I can happily report that Zengo's still got it.Our table of seven decided the best way to sample the menu would be to order a lengthy...
12:00 pm, Nov 3, 2010
Shortly after learning that Sugar Lips, my favorite mobile doughnut shop, is headed to Copper Mountain for the winter, I discovered that Gastro Cart is also temporarily closing up shop. Sigh.While I can't blame Mike Winston and Elliot Jones for not wanting to battle the cold-weather months, downtowners will miss the cart. Since rolling out the gourmet street-eats concept at 18th and Curtis...
11:00 am, Nov 2, 2010
It’s a cinch to find great food and wine in Boulder. Just stand in the middle of Pearl Street, close your eyes, and point, and you’re bound to come up with great eats. But throw dancing into the mix, and the choices are limited. Absinthe House owners Eric Turner and Alfonso Natarelli changed all that when they took over the old Foundry location and turned it into the biggest new party spot on...
11:30 am, Nov 1, 2010
Over the summer, I left the Stapleton Farmers Market toting not just pristine produce but also baking mixes from Lillabee, a gluten-free (and allergy-friendly) company in Boulder. It was a plate of brownie samples that lured me in. Mind you, I'm not gluten-intolerant, but I've sampled dozens of products with a friend who is. The truth is that while there are many gluten-free products on the...
11:30 am, Oct 29, 2010
One of the many things I love about Trompeau Bakery, a tiny French spot near DU, is the consistency. The place always has a line, it always smells heavenly, and it always delivers a picture-perfect croissant.For a long time, I went straight for the ham-and-Swiss version. The savory innards mixed with the flaky pastry were a morning indulgence I was willing to make (eaten alongside a nonfat latte...
