Mustard’s Last Stand

Mustard’s boasts outposts in both Boulder and Denver, walk-up operations that turn out hot dogs, Polish sausages, burgers and veggie options of many different origins and varieties – and have been doing so for four decades. Mustard’s does a proper Chicago dog, topping Vienna beef with mustard, tomato, relish, sport peppers and celery salt, and […]

Native Foods

The original Native Foods Cafe opened in Palm Springs, California, in 1994, but the chain seems tailor-made for Boulder. The concept is ingenious in its simplicity: an all-plant-based menu served up in a fast-casual manner, with table service if you dine in. That menu is divided into starters, salads, sandwiches, bowls, “chef’s favorites” and decadent […]

ND Streetbar

ND Streetbar (formerly the Kitchen Next Door and then Next Door American Eatery) is a casual offshoot of the Kitchen, the high-end, community-oriented bistro founded in Boulder over a decade ago. There are now three outposts in Boulder, Denver’s Union Station and the Central Park neighborhood. All are hip, community-oriented and casual, with an emphasis […]

Nepal Cuisine

Nepal Cuisine, which is located in a weird, split-level strip-mall space, attracts Boulder’s Nepalese community, daring college students, gastronauts and fans of the particular spice architecture and funny spellings that separate Nepalese cuisine from that of its closest neighbors: Indian, Chinese and Mongolian. It offers both an all-vegan buffet (lunch on Mondays only) and a […]

Nissi’s

One of the few full-fledged music venues in Lafayette, Nissi’s brings in a variety of local and national live acts most nights of the week, offering everything from jazz and rock to a cappella, comedy and cabaret. The intimate venue, which has a decent sound system and acoustics, is a classy spot for an evening […]

Oak at Fourteenth

Bryan Dayton and Steve Redzikowski opened Oak at Fourteenth in 2011 and almost immediately suffered a three-month closure because of a fire. But in the years since, Oak has grown to the top of Boulder’s fine dining scene. Today the menu boasts a seasonal approach, with wood-fired foods inspired by the many cultures that make […]

Pica’s Mexican Taqueria

Another entrant in Boulder’s large Mexican realm, Pica’s features a menu of burritos, tacos, quesadillas and enchiladas that incorporate such upscale fillings as pork adobada, grilled mahi and chicken al carbon; there are also daily specials such as chile rellenos and tortas. You place your order at the counter, and the foil-wrapped entrees are delivered […]