It was like the Y2K of 2015 – EMV compliance was coming in October, 2015. Required for credit card acquirers and processors, these new regulations were a huge step forward in protecting consumers against fraud. As a consumer, we heard about the changes coming, and went through the inconvenience of activating …
Read More »Pasta Jay’s: A Boulder Icon
There are a few constants one may rely on when living in the city of Boulder: The city uncomfortably swells during the annual freshman move-in The lighted star that appears on the mountain during every holiday season The scores of people waiting for a table on the corner of Pasta …
Read More »Pica’s Mexican Taqueria
“Why Boulder, why Louisville?” This was the first question I asked Trent Davol, Partner and General Manager of the newly-opened Louisville location of Pica’s Mexican Taqueria, the third of the Pica’s family which now joins the ranks alongside its Boulder and Jackson, Wyoming locations. As a longtime resident of the …
Read More »Why You Should Consider Small Plates for Your Menu
Small plates have always been some of my favorite dining options. Part of the appeal is the opportunity to try a variety of dishes and flavors I wouldn’t otherwise be able to. “Family-style” dining isn’t new, but small plate menus are a modern take on the practice. Not to mention there’s …
Read More »Beware of the Open Kitchen
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a popular new restaurant in town that recently opened. I’d estimate the restaurant was at least a multi-million buildout given the well-equipped kitchen and beautiful interior design. The restaurant features an open kitchen that faces the main dining room (which works well …
Read More »Commonly Asked Questions: Thermostats, Thermocouples & Thermopiles—oh my!
Anyone can sell restaurant equipment parts. Part of what makes Tundra Restaurant supply special is that many of our customer service representatives are also service technicians themselves—that gives you the piece of mind in knowing that when we talk about DIY projects, we know what we’re talking about. Many of …
Read More »When Bad Reviews Happen to Good People
Word-of-mouth marketing has always been the most effective forms of advertising a business can have due to its source due to its credibility. People who make these kinds of word-of-mouth recommendations have nothing to gain and puts their own reputation on the line, making it a trusted source for those …
Read More »The Landlocked “Seaport” is Becoming More Sustainable
Jax Fish House is challenging you to rethink your seafood in Denver, Colorado.
Read More »Resources for those in the Cold Springs Fire
The Cold Springs Fire near Nederland, Colorado has already claimed 566 acres, eight homes and 7 outbuildings. During this challenging time, local restaurants and businesses are coming together to help those victims displaced by the fire. Check back as we’ll be updating this list as we hear more: Airbnb – …
Read More »Denver’s Food System: Part Two
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Denver is the fastest-growing large city in the country. Blame the green stuff, or blame our beautiful mountains, 300 days of sunshine, or just great work-life balance—word is getting out about how awesome we are, and we’re getting bigger. More people means more people …
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