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 »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 …
Read More »Chefs As Stewards
We’ve long heard about the growing demand for food that not only tastes good, but makes you feel good too (try here, here and here). The demand for responsibly sourced ingredients as related to animal welfare, environmental responsibility and other sustainability initiatives is growing at a rapid pace. Customers are …
Read More »$15 Minimum Wage is Still On the Table
Next to the 2016 presidential debate, few things are as polarizing as the topic of a $15 minimum wage. Indeed, the D.C. Council unanimously agreed to boost the city’s hourly minimum wage to $15, joining the ranks of California and New York who recently agreed to implement a $15 minimum …
Read More »Denver’s Food System: An Introduction
Here at Tundra Restaurant Supply, our restaurant supply and equipment showroom and warehouse is nestled at the base of the foothills here in Boulder, Colorado. Not far from us is the burgeoning metropolitan area known as Denver, which you may have heard of before…. The City of Denver is growing …
Read More »Heifer and the Hen in Boulder, CO
I can’t help but swing my feet when perched upon the aptly named “Float Bar” at Heifer and the Hen. The organic creamery is the newest venture of Chef Ian Clark who opened restaurant BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats (located next door) 3 years ago. Noted as an “Ice Cream Artist” on …
Read More »What Does FDA’s Menu Labeling Enforcement Mean for You?
Required as part of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, any chains that sell restaurant-style food (which could also include movie theatres, bowling alleys, amusement parks, delis and grocery stores) would have to publish calorie counts on menus. The objective of these efforts, of course, is to give …
Read More »Come See Us At CineCHEF, Part of Boulder International Film Festival
Come see us at CineCHEF on Friday, March 4th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery and Event Center. Part of the Boulder International Film Festival, CineCHEF is a unique culinary event that challenges local chefs to create a film-inspired dish for a chance to win a …
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