Why are margaritas called margaritas? A woman allegedly ordered a “magnolia” in 1942 while Pancho Morales was serving her at Tommy’s Place in Juarez, Mexico. The only component of the drink that Morales could recall was cointreau. He added tequila and gave the new mixture the Spanish name “margarita,” which means “daisy” in English. Boulder […]

In a ranking of the top ten vegetarian-friendly cities put together by Apartment Guide a few years ago, Boulder came in third. Based on the number of vegetarian, vegan, and organic restaurants per capita, the top ten cities were chosen. According to the article, Boulder has one vegetarian-related business per 2,329 residents. Fort Collins and […]

The first bowl of soup is thought to have been prepared around 20,000 BC. It is assumed that the first people began cooking broths when they discovered how to make mud vessels or clay pots. According to some historical documents, soups became a regular menu item in many civilizations around 6000 BC. Soups are a […]

The name “hamburger” originates from the German port city of Hamburg, where it’s believed that 19th-century sailors brought back the concept of raw, shredded beef (now known as beef tartare) after trading with the Russian Baltic provinces. Boulder is well-known for its vegetarians and vegans, but many locals also enjoy a classic hamburger. Here are […]

Boulder was named the foodiest city in America by the renowned food magazine Bon Appetit. In addition, Boulder was named one of Five Secret Foodie Cities by Forbes. Many of the restaurants listed below have won multiple fine dining awards and are regarded as some of the best in the country. Here are the top-rated […]

According to reviews from locals, the following are the best restaurants in Boulder, Colorado, for eating late at night. Avery Brewing Company Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery Oak at Fourteenth Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar The Kitchen American Bistro The West End Tavern photo credit: Avery Brewing photo credit: mountain sun  

The Flagstaff House was originally built as a summer cabin in 1929 by Chicago schoolteacher Hattie Bilchert. In 1937 park ranger Joe van Gorder bought the cabin as a place to host special events. Later in 1954 the Buelkes family purchased the property, coined it “The Flagstaff House,” and re-established it as an elegant summer […]

Mici Handcrafted Italian in Lafayette, Colorado has been chosen as the Hidden Gem of the Week. Not only do they have the best Italian food around, Mici Italian is consistently rated as one of the top Italian restaurants in Boulder county. In fact, Yellow Scene  Best of the West Edition awarded Mici ‘s a  Top […]

Japango, a Japanese restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, achieved the top Tripadvisor rating for Japanese Restaurants. Japango is housed in a historic landmark building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. Japango has been serving the Front Range a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine for over nine years. Fresh […]

Here are the top Rated Breakfast Restaurants in Boulder, Colorado, based on the most recent Yelp reviews: 1. The Buff Restaurant 2. The Parkway Cafe 3. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 4. The BOCO Restaurant 5. Walnut Cafe 6. Village Coffee Shop 7. Foolish Craig’s Cafe 8. The Point Cafe 9. Ruthies Boardwalk Social 10. Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse