Featured Restaurants and Businesses

The philosophy at SALT is simple; a belief that the best food travels the shortest distance from farm to table, that menus should change with the seasons and that locally sourced ingredients, combined with European technique and innovative thinking make for a truly remarkable experience.

The Pinyon offers a unique rendition of American cuisine with an innovative take on traditional cooking methods using fine local produce and respecting the legacy of our shared culinary heritage.  They seek inspiration from Colorado and other states and regions to ensure reliable sources of top quality producers and artisans, utilizing both common and more modest ingredients such as wild herbs, foraged produce, and mushrooms in new and distinctive contexts.

Ah, Mexico, the land of smoked chiles, tortillas and masa. The cuisine that seems to argue with itself about what is “authentic”, what is real “Mexican food”. From the gooey cheeses to the deeply intense smoky soups, the familiar and the distinctly foreign, the differences that seem to unite, this is what Mexican food is all about.  And let’s not forget the tequila!  Tahona Tequila Bistro is serving some fine tequila with those tortillas.

Cured is a small shop focused on preserving a personal connection to food. They offer a hand picked selection of cheeses, cured meats, table wines, and other unique grocery items, all  carefully chosen to enliven an everyday meal.  The cheese/wine/beer/bread-loving staff will gladly help you select a bite of something or a large platter to share. This European style neighborhood market is not to be missed!

Q’s Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant located in the historic Hotel Boulderado. We offer Chef Crafted Cuisine, an outstanding and innovative wine program, and a commitment to thoughtful professional service. Q’s serves outstanding food in one of Boulder’s most memorable dining rooms.

Melding elements of Colorado’s rustic backdrop with Boulder’s hip and contemporary dining scene, OAK at Fourteenth is a stylish neighborhood restaurant featuring local and seasonal New American Cuisine.Chef/Owner Steven Redzikowski’s seasonally inspired menus are focused around OAK’s one-of-a-kind, oak-fired oven and grill and offer selections from Colorado’s abundant agricultural landscape. OAK also offers a variety of creative hand-crafted cocktails and hand-selected artisan wines and beers that are the perfect addition to every element of our cuisine.

Bácaro Venitian Taverna is a gourmet Venitian eatery with over 75 small plates meant for sharing, mixed with the classics we all love.  Bácaro has been locally owned and operated since 1998.  Executive Chef Fabio Flagiello was born and raised in Trieste, Italy, and brings traditional Venitian flavors to downtown Boulder.

Sushi Tora is, quite simply, the best place to get sushi in Boulder.  But, don’t be afraid of sushi on a food tour!  The chefs prepare traditional raw as well as some cooked items.  So, enjoy the sake, and try some sushi!

Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant is wholly dedicated to creating a superb vegetarian dining experience in a tranquil, sophisticated environment. Leaf strives to use the finest seasonal ingredients in providing a vegetarian global cuisine and health conscious dining option for herbivores and omnivores alike. Leaf also provides a full bar highlighted by an enviro-friendly wine list, Boulder’s own organic Vodka 14 martinis, smoothies, and specialty loose teas and coffees.

Welcome to Aji! We are proud to serve cuisine that features the rich flavors of the colorful cultures of Latin America, with a fresh ceviche bar, an extensive list of exotic cocktails, and an excellent selection of South American wines. A visit to Aji offers not only an exploration of South and Central American cuisine, but also a walk through some of the many rich and varied styles of art and handicrafts that come from these rich and colorful cultures.  A visit to Aji will be a true culinary exploration!

Two Spoons makes everything from scratch in small batches in-house.  They focus primarily on soup when it’s cold and gelato when it’s summer.  Their  original panini, salads, and hot chocolate are reason enough to shout about; and, they have created a breakfast option of organic hot cereals and something called “slow coffee.”  Attention to detail, use of all natural or organic ingredients, and belief that small, handcrafted batches will out-taste mass produced food are  guiding principles at Two Spoons.  They strive to make nutritious food both excellent and affordable.

The Black Cat is a smart, soulful bistro and organic farm.  The menu at the Bistro is a collection of inspirations that weave together the themes of locality, seasonality, wine paring, palate, composition, design and taste.  The menus at the Black Cat are dynamic and always changing to express the season and what is exciting right now.

A European-style burger bistro? Well, sort of! At Rueben’s Burger Bistro, we’ve taken our favorite things about France and Belgium, paired them with all American burgers, and set them in a friendly, inviting atmosphere that is uniquely Boulder.  With 15 types of all natural burgers (including chicken, veggie, and turkey), four types of steamed mussels, build your own mac & cheese, fresh cut fries, and large, delicious salads, there’s something here for every appetite and taste.

Tee & Cakes is a Boulder-based cupcake bakery, wedding and custom cake shop, coffee & espresso stop and retail apparel store.  Every day you can expect a wide variety of fresh-baked cupcakes, with usually 8-12 flavors to choose from.

TheCorner Bar, located here in the historic Hotel Boulderado, is the ideal location for a quick lunch, a lively Happy Hour, a great late-night meal or a perfectly poured Martini.  The menu, by acclaimed Chef John Platt, offers everything from small starters and fabulous entrees to large plates to share with friends.

The Cup is a great place to experience the art of properly brewed coffee.  And not just any coffee-  they proudly serve locally roasted Conscious Coffee.  Delectably delicious homemade baked goods from The Cup are a perfect companion for a great cup of coffee.

The Unseen Bean is one of the most interesting businesses in Boulder.  Blind from birth, master roaster Gerry Leary perfectly roasts each batch of coffee to serve in his downtown Boulder cafe. Enjoy pastries, bagels, sandwiches, and of course… the coffee.

Savory Spice Shop offers a large variety of seasonings and spices. Our spices are ground fresh on the premises in small, weekly batches, so that we can offer the freshest possible product. Our more than 140 seasonings are original recipes and are hand-blended on-site. Both are offered for sale in as little as a half ounce and in either bags or bottles. Savory Spice Shop also offers extracts, sauces and more.

Founded in 1999 in the Northern Front Range of Colorado, MouCo Cheese Company, manufactures soft ripened cheese using family traditions dating back 47 years.  Our mission is to produce environmentally, socially and salaciously responsible cheese.

Ollin Farms is a family run farm located between the towns of Longmont and Niwot, in beautiful Colorado.  We use a combination of organic and biodynamic growing techniques to raise flavorful, nutrient dense vegetables. We also raise fruits, flowers, sheep, chickens, and honey bees.  Our goal is to honor the rich agricultural heritage of this area by creating a farm modeled for a sustainable future.

Oxford Gardens is a three acre market farm, located near Niwot, Colorado, about 8 miles northeast of Boulder. Inspired by our passion for growing, and love for the earth, we started vegetable production in February, 2007.  Our mission is to grow the finest vegetables for our local community, and to cultivate vital, living connections between the earth and the local community, and between urban and rural life.

Boulder Popcorn started in 2006 as a family business to teach young people the ways of being an entrepreneur.  A family connection to Munson Farms allows Boulder Popcorn to grow on one of the original farms to participate in the Boulder Farmers’ Market.  Delicately popped kernels of blue, red and yellow corn make Boulder Popcorn a favorite snack for popcorn lovers everywhere.

Boulder Ice Cream started making ice cream in 1992 on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado.  While they are no longer at that location, the company strives to remain as local and environmentally responsible as possible.  All their milk is sources from within 45 miles of their plant from farms that pledge not to use any growth hormones on their cows.  Boulder Ice Cream products are made from the purest ingredients available.  Most of their flavorings are un-processed and simply dried, shaved or pureed from their natural state.