For a deli-style lunch...
- Dish Gourmet 1918 Pearl St., 720-565-5933
Order the warm Chatham sandwich (house-roasted turkey, Swiss, and coleslaw, served on pumpernickel).
For some serious carbs...
- Pizzeria Locale 1730 Pearl St., 303-442-3003
Order a sampling of Naples, Italy–inspired pizzas from the guys who brought you Frasca Food and Wine.
For the artsy pal...
- Boulder Arts & Crafts Co-Op 1421 Pearl St., 303-443-3683
Artistic friends will appreciate just about anything— pottery, jewelry, photography, and other objets d’ art— from this eclectic shop.
For the little ones...
- Into the Wind 1408 Pearl St., 303-449-5906
Buy kites, rockets, craft kits, and yo-yos at this kid haven.
For the foodie
- Peppercorn 1235 Pearl St., 303-449-5847
Nab some colorful pots or shop the Made in Colorado section for locally produced jams, chocolates, and muffin mixes.
For the fashionista...
- Holiday & Co. 943 Pearl St., 303-545-6744
Stock up on affordable sparkly earrings (around $35 each) for your friends—and have enough left over to snag that perfect dress for the company’s holiday party.
For the gear head...
- University Bicycles 839 Pearl St., 303-444-4196
This bike shop offers an edited selection of wheels, jerseys, bottles, baskets, and bells—and a knowledgeable staff.
For cocktails...
- Happy/The Bitter Bar 835 Walnut St., 303-442-3050
Order the Wet Bulleit cocktail (bourbon, lemon wedges, pear purée, and cardamom).
For the green thumb...
- The West End Gardener 777 Pearl St., 303-938-0607
In this Secret Garden–style, shabby-chic outpost, buy moss-covered pots, amaryllis bulbs, and lavender-scented soaps to keep the idle gardener happy all winter long.
For a midday snack...
- Spruce Confections 767 Pearl St., 303-449-6773
Order a small e-spruce-o (espresso, cream, and sugar) and a macaroon.
