Cuisine – Category Archive – North Metro Diversions

The Return of Boulder Taco Fest | July 27, 2019

Boulder Taco Fest is almost here, y'all. On July 27, 2019, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Foothills Community Park in Boulder, Colorado, Colorado taco lovers will will gather for Boulder Taco Fest 2019.

Off Menu with Christine Ruch/Fresh Thymes & Candy Campbell/BIN 46 | De La Vaca

A real conversation with BOCO's best chefs.

Foodie: Spring Roundup | Spring 2019

We’re approaching the bountiful season, abundant with fruits and vegetables, when eating fresh becomes really exciting again. With such strong roots in agriculture, Boulder County is always ready to meet each new season with food and drink centered events. Here’s a roundup of some of the most scrumptious and savory shindigs that any foodie must check out.

On Battles and Brews: The Post Brewing Company

It would seem a simple thing: two breweries go head-to-head, pouring glasses of the sexy, the specialty, the sudsy, for interested - if pretend - beer connoisseurs. Two enter, one leaves victorious. Such was the scenario on April 7th, when The Post Brewing Company's brewmaster, Nick Tedeschi, faced off with famed craft brewer, Dogfish Head.

Bruz Beer’s Belgian Brew Fest April 28th | Preview

Beer, it is said, began in ancient Iraq in what was then Mesopotamia. Early evidence of beer was found in a 3900 year old Sumerian poem honoring the patron goddess of brewing, Ninkasi, which contains the oldest surviving beer recipe; a recipe which describe the production of beer from barley via bread. Nailed it. We would also guess that that early beer was probably terrible

The Rio Grande Rides Again: Grand Reopening Party Tonight! 4/17

The Rio Grande have stepped up their game, with the bar formerly tucked away in the back now prominent and inviting, the colors updated, the decor decidedly Mexican uptempo, and street access ready to make the first floor as sexy as the rooftop patio. Oh, and they’re having a grand reopening party tonight, so get ready to fiesta.

Food NEWS

• Blooming Beets has sold after five years in business. The new owners, Keizo and Yuki Aoi, will be developing a new concept at the Boulder spot. Keizo has been a sushi chef for the last 30 years, and after 22 years of dreaming and saving to own a restaurant. So expect a new sushi spot opening up in April. • A Harry Potter-themed Brunch is coming to Denver this summer. The

Off Menu with James Ross: The Main Food Groups | Rosalee’s Pizzaria

Rosalee’s Pizzeria is an old world East Coast style neighborhood pizzeria in Longmont, Colorado. I sat down with James, the co-owner with his wife, Amy. When I say “old world”, I mean, this guy loves pizza, just a pinch more than building community, which is the heart of what he does.

The Mollusk Reigns: Oyster Month at Jax Fish House

It’s Mardi Gras, so naturally there’s masks and beads waiting for us when we get to Jax Fish House. While we weren’t there to indulge in the Mardi Gras madness and crawfish boil, we were there to get down and dirty with our seafood selection, courtesy of chef Rob Monahan.

The Whiskey Extravaganza returns April 19th in Denver

The Whisky Extravaganza, a highly anticipated and high class annual whiskey lovers event, is set to welcome eager and serious whisky enthusiasts [this means you) to The Four Seasons Denver on Friday, April 19 from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.