Brik on York

In this era of craft beer, Brik on York stands out for its focus on wine. Chef/owner/sommelier Travis Gee offers an eight-page wine list, with old- and new-world wines by the half-glass, glass, half-bottle and bottle, and informative tidbits about each region. Wine isn’t the only focus, though. The menu includes an array of Neapolitan-style […]

Nocturne

Just off Larimer Street, Nocturne continues the jazz tradition of the neighborhood with its Art Deco-style bar, classic cocktails and stage-side dining room. This swanky spot is the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or any other occasion that warrants a little extra something special, but you can also just stop by for some tunes […]

Dark Star Lounge

Nearly a year after Quixote’s relocated to the former Bender’s location on 13th Avenue, owner Jay Bianchi has opened a new place. Originally called the Donkey O.T. (get it?), the name of the venue, which was once the home of Atmosphere Ultra Lounge, was changed to Dark Star Lounge. The lounge, which overlooks Sports Authority […]

Syntax Physic Opera

After a five-year stint as a talent buyer at the Meadowlark, Jonathan Bitz started what would become a three-year hunt for his own place. In August 2013, he took over the building at 554 South Broadway that most recently housed the Bar (and the Atrium before that) and began transforming the space into Syntax Physic […]

Club Adixion

After extensive renovations, the Grizzly Rock opened in 2012 in the building at 5255 West Sixth Avenue that has housed a number of different nightclubs over the years, including Hollywood Legends, Club Arriba and After the Gold Rush. But the 1,200-capacity venue closed in April this year – and now Club Adixion, which specializes in […]

Bohemian Biergarten

Zdenek Srom opened Bohemian Biergarten, his European-style beer garden, in spring 2013 at the Boulder address that once housed Trilogy. And although this place is very unlike that legendary spot in many ways, like Trilogy, it focuses on creating community. A community of people who enjoy good beer and hearty food to go with it. […]

Seventh Circle Music Collective

Transformed from the closed Blast-O-Mat, The Seventh Circle Collective started with the mission to provide a safe space for all sorts of music and a meeting place for cultural and artistic endeavors. That mission continues today as host to numerous shows each week, Seventh Circle has filled an important gap for those who prefer an […]

eTown Hall

Nearly two decades after Nick and Helen Forster founded the eTown radio program, they got their own venue. While they had long taped their shows at the Boulder Theater, in 2008 they bought a church that dated back to 1922, and, after an extensive renovation, opened it in 2012 as eTown Hall. The building also […]

Grizzly Rock

Grizzly Rose owner Scott Durland took over the former After the Gold Rush space in 2011, completely redoing the outside of the building, the stage, and electrical and lighting systems. But Durland says they kept the ceiling lights from the Gold Rush days, and the entrance has been revamped to look like a mine shaft […]

The Bar

After this spot’s long run as the Atrium Bar & Grill, new owners took it over, cleaned it up and made it into a respectable neighborhood watering hole called the Bar. As the name might imply, it’s a no-frills joint where pretty much anyone is welcome. While the bar on the south side of the […]