My Favorite Hot Dogs in Boulder for the Fourth of July I’ve lived in Boulder long enough to know that the Fourth of July has its own rhythm. The morning might begin with a walk or bike ride, a trip to the farmers market, or coffee with friends. By afternoon, the grills are going, people […]

The Best Homemade Fourth of July Desserts for Your Boulder BBQ Nothing completes a Fourth of July barbecue quite like a homemade dessert. After burgers come off the grill and everyone has enjoyed Colorado sweet corn, watermelon, and ice cream, it’s time for something sweet. Fortunately, July is one of the best months to take […]

While Boulder is once again celebrating an Independence Day without a city fireworks show, there’s one tradition that’s burning brighter than ever—barbecue. With wildfire concerns keeping fireworks off the schedule, locals are gathering around picnic tables instead of pyrotechnics, enjoying neighborhood cookouts, brewery patios, rooftop parties, and family get-togethers beneath the Flatirons. And if there’s […]

Boulder summers have a rhythm all their own. Sunrise hikes beneath the Flatirons, afternoons lingering on sunny patios, evenings filled with fresh local food, and weekends spent wandering the Boulder Farmers Market. Just last week we celebrated one of the season’s biggest culinary trends — colorful heirloom tomato flights overflowing with local flavor. Now another […]

Affordable Food Finds in One of Colorado’s Most Popular Mountain Towns Boulder, Colorado, is known for incredible outdoor adventures, stunning Flatirons views, and a nationally recognized food scene. While the city can have a reputation for being expensive, locals know there are still plenty of places where you can enjoy a satisfying meal without stretching […]

Summer in Boulder has its own rhythm. The mornings begin on the trails, afternoons stretch across sunny patios, and by evening, the best meals are often the simplest ones — fresh, colorful, local, and full of flavor. This season, one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy that Boulder summer feeling is with a tomato […]

There’s something about a great burger that never goes out of style. In Boulder, where locals embrace everything from farm-to-table cuisine to post-hike comfort food, one burger has been steadily winning fans across Colorado: the green chile smash burger. It combines two beloved traditions—the crispy-edged smash burger and the smoky, fire-roasted flavor of green chiles. […]

After a hike beneath the Flatirons, a bike ride along Boulder Creek, or an evening spent soaking up the sunshine on Pearl Street, few comfort foods hit the spot quite like a basket of perfectly crispy onion rings. Golden brown on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside, onion rings have become one of […]

French fries may be one of the simplest foods around, but in Boulder they’ve become something much more. Across the city, restaurants are putting their own spin on the humble potato, transforming a classic side dish into a conversation about ingredients, cooking techniques, sustainability, and flavor. Whether you’re exploring Pearl Street, enjoying a sunny patio, […]

There’s something uniquely Colorado about starting the day with green chile. Whether you’re heading out for a hike, tackling a busy workday, or simply looking for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you fueled for hours, this High-Protein Colorado Green Chile Scramble delivers big flavor with minimal effort. The recipe combines fluffy eggs, roasted green […]