The Hound

The problem with a neighborhood bar? It has to appeal to the whole neighborhood – the grumpy old man on the corner who sweeps the sidewalk, the empty-nesters two doors down, and that no-good kid who drives around too fast with his bass thumping loudly. Occasionally, though, the formula comes together, as in the case […]

Hudson Hill

This half-coffee, half-cocktail institution somehow manages to be the perfect cozy place on a winter night and an oasis during broiling summer months. No matter the time of year or day, Hudson Hill has something for every visitor. Its rotating specialty cocktails showcase the variety to be found at the bar, which plays music on […]

Illegal Pete’s

Colorado is known for its homegrown big-burrito chains. Illegal Pete’s isn’t the largest, but it’s big on flavor, with a wide-ranging menu that includes everything from the standard chicken- and carnitas-based burritos to versions with fish or potatoes as the main event. The ingredients are all carefully balanced before the burrito is wrapped, ensuring that […]

Interstate Kitchen & Bar

Brothers Andre and Aaron Lobato got an early start in the restaurant business, helping their parents run the 14th Street Bar and Grill, which had a 22-year run in Boulder. Just before that restaurant finally closed, the siblings took a cross-country trip and, along with their friend Joey Newman, decided to open their own place, […]

Ironwood Gallery

Ironwood Gallery is a knickknack store like no other. Walk in past the eye-catching terrarium in the window, and you find shelves displaying a cornucopia of plants, locally made jewelry and unique accessories.