7 Boulder Bites Freshmen Find Too Late Welcome to Boulder, new Buff. You’ve got the Flatirons in your camera roll, a brand-new CU hoodie and a meal plan that may start feeling repetitive by week three. Campus dining will keep you fed, but some of Boulder’s most memorable meals are waiting beyond the dining halls. […]

Boulder’s celebrated food scene has earned another major national distinction—and this one comes with a direct ticket to Flavortown. Delish selected Foolish Craig’s Cafe as Colorado’s must-visit restaurant from Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. In its nationwide guide to the best Triple D destination in every state, the national food publication chose the longtime […]

Boulder is emerging from one of its hottest Julys on record, complete with prolonged stretches in the 90s and several triple-digit days. Then came a dramatic change: the temperature dropped to 46 degrees on August 5, establishing a new daily record low. That refreshing break did not last long. Temperatures are climbing back into the […]

Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on Monday—tying the record for the highest temperature measured at Boulder Municipal Airport—the city is expected to approach triple digits again this weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures near 100 degrees, followed by another hot day Sunday. That makes hydration, shade, and smart […]

There’s something undeniably Boulder about a great jar of granola. Not the ultra-processed kind that tastes more like dessert than breakfast. The best granola is built on simple ingredients—toasty oats, crunchy nuts, wholesome seeds, and just enough honey or maple syrup to bring everything together. Boulder-based Purely Elizabeth helped popularize this style of premium granola […]

Boulder County is a paradise for pastry lovers, offering everything from colorful, over-the-top doughnuts to elegant European-style pastries and scratch-made neighborhood favorites. Whether you’re craving a classic glazed doughnut, a chewy mochi creation, a buttery croissant, or a vegan cupcake, these seven destinations deliver something special. Ranked for uniqueness, quality, variety, and local appeal, here […]

Not every meal has to be light, healthy, or packed with kale. Sometimes, after a hike through Chautauqua, an afternoon exploring Pearl Street, or a chilly Colorado evening, only a hot bowl of creamy mac and cheese will do. Fortunately, Boulder has several restaurants that understand the assignment. From elevated comfort food to old-school classics, […]

Cooling, bright plates made for heat-wave days Boulder summers hit differently. The dry air, intense sunshine, and stretches of 90-degree days make heavy meals feel like extra work. What many people crave instead is something bright, hydrating, and light—salads built around cucumber, ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, citrus, or other seasonal produce, finished with crisp vinaigrettes […]

Summer in Boulder is filled with simple traditions that never go out of style. A Saturday morning at the farmers market, a hike beneath the Flatirons, an afternoon at Boulder Reservoir, or an evening spent relaxing on the patio all seem to call for one thing—a cold glass of fresh homemade lemonade. With Colorado’s growing […]

When summer temperatures climb into the 90s and beyond, Boulder locals know exactly where to go for relief. After a morning hike beneath the Flatirons, a tubing adventure on Boulder Creek, or an afternoon at the Boulder Reservoir, nothing satisfies quite like an ice-cold scoop of homemade ice cream or a refreshing handcrafted drink. Fortunately, […]