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Bob Wells (author) said:
Thanks for the very thoughful additions. I had mentioned Black Cat in a previous comment but haven’t been, except to stick my head in the door. It’s small but looks fun! Oh, you asked about “hazards” at the Farmers Market. You know, I do try to avoid negative commentary (I leave that to Daily Camera comment writers — OMG!). It’s just that I have found quite a few of the other food vendors’ fare to be only OK at best. Just found another one at Farmers Market that I love, though: the fruit smoothie cart!!
# 25 August 2010 at 1:34 pm
Claire Wallter said:
Bob – You need to get out more if you can only name four good restaurants in this foodie town. In addition to those other visitors have recommended, I’d suggest:
Trattoria on Pearl (just west of 15th St) – Good, reliable Italian food, nicest people on the planet and very affordable happy hour pricing.
Black Cat (just off Pearl) — First-rate food. Like The Kitchen, the portions are small and the prices a bit high, but in both cases, you get what you pay for and that is inspired preparations using first-rate organic ingredients. If all you want is to stuff yourself with large portions of mediocre food, go to a place like P***a J**’s or O** C***go of at d’G**i in North Boulder.
SALT Bistro had some service issues when they first opened, but these are being resolved. A great scene. Interesting dishes and a dynamite cocktail program
Alba just north of McGuckin’s. Also excellent food and fab prices at happy hour.
Right next to Radex Bistro is Arugula Bar e Ristorante, whose owner/chef once worked for Radek Cerny, who also owns L’Atelier.
Boulder’s extraordinary fine-dining scene is highlighted by the Flagstaff House, Frasca Food and Wine and arguably, sweet, romantic John’s.
And don’t forget the Chautauqua Dining Hall, especially in summer when you might be able to snag a table on the porch. It’s a really special place. I’m going there next week and don’t know what the kitchen is turning out now. I’ll post a report on http://www.culinary-colorado.com, where I’ve written about the places I mentioned above.
P.S. Care to elaborate on the abundant “hazards” at the Farmers’ Market?
# 25 August 2010 at 12:25 pm
Erik Maulbetsch said:
Radda, next to Ideal Market. Simple food, decent wine list, reasonable prices.
# 19 August 2010 at 2:02 pm
Al LeBlang said:
Hi Don,
You may want to consider my son’s Restaurant– Suki Thai Noodle Shop.
Excellent food, good price, very healthy and great service.
Thank you,
Al LeBlang
# 6 August 2010 at 10:59 am
Daniela Kuper said:
Hey, readers. Consider these restaurant recommendations G O L D. The Wellses are passionate about all aspects of food, including where and how it’s grown. (The best salads and veggies come from their garden.) Enjoy!
# 13 July 2010 at 12:02 pm
Bob Wells (author) said:
Jerry ~ Thanks for your comment. I haven’t been to Murphy’s in South Boulder but the one in Willow Springs in North Boulder had unspeakably pedestrian food. Jax I don’t get — waaaay too crowded and noisy. The Kitchen has some nice dishes but its weakness is very small portions at high prices. If I had to add to my list (and, yes, it really wasn’t a complete list of Boulder’s decent restaurants), my first additions might be Black Cat (by reputation, I haven’t been) and (for what they are) both of Kevin Daly’s fun brewpubs, Mountain Sun and Southern Sun. For Mexican, I do enjoy the Rio Grande, especially the rooftop on a summer evening — nirvana! And, you’re right, the food at the Farmers Market has its moments, especially the tamales, the Chinese dumplings and Laudisio. But even at the Farmers Market the watchword must be: proceed with caution because hazards abound.
# 13 July 2010 at 9:40 am
Jerry Lewis said:
Rather hard to believe your list of restaurants to our dear tourist friends beyond these four is “iffy.”….. How about Jax, Q’s, Murphy’s in South Boulder? Certainly The Kitchen should have been on your list. And don’t forget the food court at the Boulder Farmer’s Market, one of my favorite summer eating spots.
# 13 July 2010 at 8:09 am

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