"We aren't doing anything special with the menu tonight, and we're opening at our normal time of 5:30 p.m.," says manager Ray Decker. "The big stuff was done in the kitchen," he adds, "and we did some minor cosmetic stuff out front, including a new centerpiece." The expansion of the actual kitchen in the Kitchen has greatly expanded in size, allowing for more chefs to work there -- and more projects, like salumi.

The Kitchen is located at 1039 Pearl Street in Boulder. It's open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a "community hour" from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner service is seven days a week, starting at 5:30 p.m., and weekend brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For additional info, call 303-544-5973.