Best of the West 2018: Critics Picks

Best of the West 2018: Readers Choices

EC = East County Readers' Choice B = Boulder Readers' Choice Overall Restaurant EC | 24 Carrot 24 carrots will leave you bursting with pride at your healthy choices. 24 Carrot Bistro goes above and beyond in providing locally-sourced delights for everyone, including your vegan friends and your meat-eating mom. B | OAK on 14th Putting an American twist on international cuisine is the path...

BOCO Style Dating: Best Date Nights

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Best of the West 2018: Critics Picks

Best of Belly Fillers Best Tacos Dugout Grill & Bar It’s not fair, since they have no competition. Maybe you haven’t heard of Tachos. Let us help. Nachos, made with tater tots, smothered in goodness. Reminder of the Treats of Thailand  Chang tai This isn’t East meets West. This is East...in the West. We love Thai food. Burger Sans Bun Blooming Beets For a trip to the...

RE: Letter(s) to the Editor #WeLoveMail

WE LOVE MAIL. SERIOUSLY. WRITE US. RE: Letter(s) to the Editor   Dear Everyone that Called, Emailed, Messaged, or Commented, Thank you, for your concern, your experience, your emotion, and your willingness to speak up for our community. Our recent story (Facebook killed the Coyotes, Dec 17/Jan 18) sparked a debate. While there are numerous facts we could, and arguably should...

Spotlight on Josh Barrett of The Wailers

The Wailers is a reggae band that is the stuff of legend — the remaining members of Bob Marley and the Wailers who persevered following Marley’s death in 1981. What began as one of the most legendary reggae bands in history continues today, thanks to the amazing talents of many current and past members. Recent addition Josh Barrett lends his vocals to fill some impossibly large shoes, and...

Scene Stealers: Feb. 2018

  The Coronas at Larimer Lounge International success may have eluded one of Ireland’s most popular acts, but their new Irish-chart-topping album Trust The Wire (So Far So Good records, 2017) and accompanying tour across The Pond have them poised to pop in the States. The multi-platinum alt. rock quartet certainly has the chops — witness their 2010 Meteor award for best Irish...

Duly Noted: The Lügenpresse

It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this publication just how viscerally I might respond to the constant, steady drum beat of our Commander-in-Chief’s incessant attacks on the Fourth Estate. And, if you’re a student of history in any manner — or simply someone with an axe to grind against fascism in general, it should probably get your ire up, too. Lügenpresse, the German...

BOCO Style Dating: Best Date Nights

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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...

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...

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...

Month In Review: Condensing the News of 104th North (Feb. 18)

Let’s start with good news. National Geographic Traveler named Boulder one of their 29 “Cities on the Rise”, aka Best Small Cities in 4 out of 10 categories (Hipster Friendly, Musically Grooviest, Most Caffeinated, Sudsiest). Shout out to us. Boulder County is facing a police officer shortage, though some prominent local activists have pointed out that we still have officers that need to be...

Notables: John Murphy’s Cycles

Have you met John Murphy? He’s the local retiree who spends his time cycling the world. Yes, you read that correctly. Retiree...cycling the world. I stopped in to his unusually ornate home for a French press (thanks, Rose) and conversation. Turns out, going from being a working man preferring the quietude of small community to retirement doesn’t have to mean resignation to the quietude of...

Month In Review: Condensing the News of 104th North (Feb. 18)

Let’s start with good news. National Geographic Traveler named Boulder one of their 29 “Cities on the Rise”, aka Best Small Cities in 4 out of 10 categories (Hipster Friendly, Musically Grooviest, Most Caffeinated, Sudsiest). Shout out to us. Boulder County is facing a police officer shortage, though some prominent local activists have pointed out that we still have officers that need to be...

Notables: John Murphy’s Cycles

Have you met John Murphy? He’s the local retiree who spends his time cycling the world. Yes, you read that correctly. Retiree...cycling the world. I stopped in to his unusually ornate home for a French press (thanks, Rose) and conversation. Turns out, going from being a working man preferring the quietude of small community to retirement doesn’t have to mean resignation to the quietude of...

Dating BOCO 2018: Transplants Need Love, Too!

CHELSEA H. Age 25   This thriving Boulder insurance agent has enough colorful stories to fill a chill evening at a local pub, and then some. If you’re an animal lover, you would be lucky to meet this city-hopper. Just make sure you’re nice to her dog. Taking a stroll down Pearl Street with Chelsea ensures an afternoon of smiles, sarcasm and the perfect amount of good-natured...