Cafe Aion
Homemade Coconut Shrimp.
Southern Sun Pub & Brewery
Boulder Cafe/happy hour
Homemade Cranberry Walnut Muffin
LOLA/Denver - Sunday Brunch Special
New Belgium beer. OAK at fourteenth
“Oreo Truffles” made by Chelsea Long
noosa - My favorite Greek yoghurt!
Meatballs & Polenta - OAK at fourteenth. :)
Something I always look forward to when my parents visit me in Boulder is going out to dinner on Pearl Street. I’ve been dying to eat something, anything at OAK. So we sat down at the bar. Not the “libations” (drink) bar but instead we sat at the “Chef’s Table,” which overlooked the entire kitchen. It’s like sitting at the sushi bar, but better! OAK was packed, as usual, so my mother and I were able to watch the chefs make everything from Pork Tenderloin to Sea Bass. It was an amazing experience to see the food come to life on the finished plate. The atmosphere was lively, friendly and smelled sensational.
While I was there, I enjoyed wine, a mild goat cheese and cornbread skillet appetizer, and a chocolate banana dessert. I can’t tell you exactly what the food items were called because that is how quickly the menu changes! I very much appreciate the fact that OAK caters its menu to whatever is local and seasonal. Can’t wait until next time.
The 64th Annual Conference on World Affairs is this week at CU Boulder! April 9-April 13.
I’m looking forward to it, but need some help deciding which lectures/discussions/debates to go to.
I cannot believe I am in my last semester of college at CU Boulder! Time has flown by. May 11, 2012 I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism: Advertising. What a journey it has been! I have been lucky enough to live in Boulder for the past 3 years, and I really want to make this last semester count, and so should all of you! No matter your age, location or status in life, remember that you always have time for some fun. I am making this “things to do list” while keeping Colorado in mind :)
“Sunfire” cocktail @ SALT Bistro
I’ll continue to add to the list and write about my last minute adventures! Have any recommendations or comments? Let me know!
2. The Kitchen [Next Door] - Hip, Fast, High quality food & affordable (try their infamous Kale Chips, Spiced Chickpeas & hummus, Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Roast Lamb Sliders)
http://www.thekitchennextdoor.com/
3. Riffs - Local urban food bar with a unique menu & small plates (crab and piquillo chile fritters are 2die4)
4. Cafe Aion - Best place for brunch on the hill, unique and delicious food (try their fresh fried doughnut & hole with French Pressed Coffee)
http://cafeaion.com/Cafe_Aion/WHATS_NEW/WHATS_NEW.html
5. Zolo Southwestern Grill - Soulful Mexican(ish) food with a flavorful and zesty twist (try their Blue Corn Fried Catfish; they have an amazing Tortilla Soup)
6. il Pastaio - Family owned Italian restaurant, homemade pasta, diamond in the rough
http://www.ilpastaioboulder.com/IL_PASTAIO/Welcome.html
7. The Med - Best happy hour by far! Love their Red Sangria and assortment of tapas!
8. Lark Burger - Best all-natural gourmet Burgers in Boulder, hands down! (try their Truffle & Parmesan Fries!)
9. Agave Mexican Bistro- Best, most authentic mexican food in Boulder (try an entree with cactus!)
10. What’s your favorite restaurant in Boulder?
Honorable mentions: Tiffin’s, Brassier tenten, Frasca Food & Wine, Khow Thai, Two Spoons, The Kitchen, Elephant Hut
The Kitchen Next Door Photo cred: http://www.boulderlocavore.com/
For the Boulderites that want to get out of the house on Thanksgiving, click the link above to view events going on in the area on Turkey Day! Restaurants like SALT bistro are providing a delicious Traditional Thanksgiving meal. and don’t forget about the Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k walk/run to benefit Community Food Share. :)
(via the Daily Camera)
I went to lunch at Tiffin’s Restaurant recently and was pleasantly surprised! They serve homestyle “street food” from Southern India. LOVED IT. Tiffin’s is an all-vegetarian, fast, casual restaurant in Boulder. If you are a vegetarian looking to get substantial protein in your meals, this is the place for you.
After looking over the unfamiliar menu, the friendly owner gave me some great suggestions and samples of their delicious soup. He was very helpful — I ordered “Samosa Cha”: Samosa topped with chole, chutneys, fresh onions and cilantro.
It was delicious, flavorful, spicy and FRESH! I LOVE cilantro…
Not only was Samosa Cha visually pleasing with the range of colors on the plate, but the bold flavors was something that I have never tasted before. It was a good kind of different. Each bite had great texture to it, and I kept asking myself - Why don’t I eat Indian food more often? Why don’t you?
I definitely recommend this family owned Indian restaurant. They are really nice, the food comes out quickly, and it’s reasonably priced. Support local restaurants!
http://www.tiffinsrestaurant.com/
2416 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, Colorado
(On the southeast corner of Folsom & Arapahoe)
(303) 442-2500
Café Aion is a diamond in the rough. It is also my new obsession :)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (and my favorite) so I am thrilled about what Café Aion has to offer, which is quality food and a very interesting menu!
Reasons to Love Café Aion:
Featured in 5280 magazine as “TOP 25 Best Restaurants”, Café Aion ranks #12
“What chef-owner Dakota Soifer has created in Café Aion, on Boulder’s Hill, is truly special. Here’s a successful restaurant that defies location (i.e., Collegeville), is reasonably priced, and adheres to the farm-to-table movement. Given Soifer’s credentials (years chefing at the Kitchen and San Francisco’s renowned Zuni Café, and a summer cooking for Meadow Lark Farm), it would be easy to reach overkill on greens sourced from this farmer, and beef raised by that rancher. Instead, Soifer focuses on simply turning out “la merenda”—small plates—that are jammed with seasonal flavor and interest. Pile your table with a selection of these tapas, most of which are served on earthenware dishes, and get busy sharing.”
Café Aion Website
Located on The Hill: 1235 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 993-8131
The latest news — Boulder is considering a fee on plastic bags at grocery stores! We all know that Boulder is green, but how far are they willing to go to ensure their sustainable rep? Will the community support this ban/fee on plastic and paper bags?
Perhaps laws will be formed, fees will be enforced, materials banned… So in the mean time, you better go out and invest in a reusable grocery bag.
7News reported: “Researchers estimated that Boulder citizens use somewhere between 9 million and 53 million plastic bags a year, and that a fee could generate as much as $3.7 million.
Turns out Telluride, Aspen and San Jose, CA have already banned plastic bags and put a fee on paper. Sounds like Boulder would be wise to enforce these regulations as well!
Reuseit.com is a cool website to start browsing accessible and stylish eco-friendly tote bags for all your grocery adventures!
It’s not official yet, but I’d say there is a pretty good chance we will be seeing a lot more reusable bags and a lot less plastic & paper at the grocery stores.
