Cuisine – Category Archive – North Metro Diversions

Stop To Smell The Rosemary: Slow Food In Boulder County

By this point, we’re all acquainted with the dangers of fast food. But how many of us are truly eating “slow” food, the way it was meant to be eaten? The Slow Food movement is about more than foregoing the McDonald’s drive-through; it’s about engaging with what you’re eating, appreciating where it comes from, and sharing it with your community. It’s a philosophy about taking a

Sampler Plate: Tracing Coffee from Bean to Barista

We live in Boulder County, so we have to admit to being spoiled in a lot of ways, including by the coffee culture. But when you’re surrounded by places where you can pick up fresh, premium coffee, it’s easy to sip, savor, and move on with our day without thinking about what it takes to get a truly great brew into our cups each morning. Will Kuepper, Director of Education at Ozo Coffee

The Old Mine: Because This Cider House Rules

Centering on fun, sophisticated beverages brimming with local ingredients and history, The Old Mine is Erie’s one-stop pub for community, mustaches, and apple cider made sexy. Sporting a rustic-sounding name, The Old Mine Cidery & Brewpub boasts a beautiful space inside the old mercantile building in Erie’s historic downtown, surprisingly bright for an establishment whose name holds the

Boulder Tea Party: Tracing Tea From Towns To Teacups

Photos by Victoria Edstedt An old Chinese legend describes the tradition of tea-drinking as a pure accident. Emperor Shen Nong used boiled water in therapeutic purposes on a daily basis. Once, the wind blew some leaves that fell into his cup creating a pleasant aroma. Out of curiosity, the Emperor made a few sips, liked the taste and felt more energetic, so he ordered to begin tea

Foodie Collaboration: What Shared Kitchens Mean To Entrepreneurs

Photos by Victoria Edstedt For us foodies, nothing is more exciting than finding new producers who offer authentic homemade-quality goods. Little do we know about what it takes for entrepreneurs to make a transition from a home kitchen to a commercial space and bring our favorite items to the table. It’s an expensive and tiresome gamble, so many choose the new (and safer) route of

School’s In Session At Block Distilling Co.

A good friend of mine likes to say that “every day is a school day.” He’s an English teacher turned middle school counselor, so it makes sense that he’d lean into sayings that highlight the magic of everyday learning. The deeper wisdom here is that admitting you don’t know something is hard. Real hard. And I do hate to admit this, but I learned something recently that, at the time, I

Whiskey Wars: Bourbon & Bacon Fest v the Denver Winter Whiskey Fest

Denver recently played host to not one but two whiskey events on the same day. Because we're equal opportunists, stubborn overachievers and downright diligent dandies here at Yellow Scene, we felt it prudent to experience both and provide you with an honest appraisal of each. #ResponsibleJournalism Consider it helpful advice for next year. Consider it whatever you want, yet also please

Formation of a Foodie: MEXcellence with Volcan Azul

Photos by Victoria Edstedt You would never guess that Francis Schneeweiss started Volcan Azul, an authentic Mexican food catering business. Fair skin, blue eyes and red hair are not associated with cheesy quesadillas, flavorful fajitas, or America's favorite food: tacos. But don't let looks fool you. She's cooking up the wondrous and breaking stereotypes of what Mexican cuisine has to

Sampler Plate: The Colorado Cuts

The Colorado Cuts Recognizing the Value, Investing in Your Health Photos by Victoria Edstedt The food scene in BOCO is flourishing: new restaurants are opening every other month, if not more often. People have so many choices of where to eat that it becomes harder to stand out. Choosing the place that serves you best is more difficult. As a result, chefs are going after

Food News: Tasty Adventures in BoCo

It's called news because, well, it’s new - it's the stuff you’ll want to read about. No foreign policies, committee meetings, or any other irrelevant-to-you information. We bring to the table what truly matters: wholesome local updates. Sink your teeth into our monthly food news round-up and keep that belly happy: Sad things first. Arugula, neighborhood eatery in North Boulder