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Cuisine


· AMERICAN ·

Aunt Alice’s Kitchen, 1805 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-0495, $

Bart’s: A Restaurant, 585 South Boulder Rd., Louisville, 303-665-2060 $

Bloom, 1 West Flatiron Circle, Broomfield, 720-887-2800 $$

Boulder Café, 1247 Pearl St., 303-444-4884 $$

Boulder Cork, 3295 30th, 303-443-9505 $$$

Broker Inn, 30th & Baseline, 303-449-1752 $$$

The Buff Restaurant, Canyon & 28th, 303-442-9150 $

California Pizza Kitchen, 1 West Flatiron

Chef Extraordinaire, 1920 S. Coffman St., Longmont, 303-485-6988 $

Circle, Broomfield, 303-410-8895 $-$$

Chrisar’s Grill and Pasta House, 543 Terry, Longmont, 303-651-2772 $$

Daddy Bruce’s BBQ, 2000 Arapahoe, 303-449-8890 $

Daniel’s Table, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot, 303-652-0747 $$

Emiliana, 1739 Pearl St.,303-545-2526 $$-$$$

Foolish Craig’s, 1611 Pearl St., 303-247-9383 $

Gateway Café, 423 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5144 $$

Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, 303-443-6461 $$

Hunter’s, 600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9980 $$

Jules Gourmet Cafe, 605 S. Boulder Road, Louisville, 303-926-1303 $$

JW’s Steak House, 2660 Canyon, 303-440-8877 $$

Kaddy Shack BBQ, South Boulder Road and Hwy. 287, 303-665-8207 $-$$

KT’s BBQ, 2675 13th St., 303-442-3717; 7464 E. Arapahoe, 303-786-7608 $-$$

Limbo, 2719 Iris Ave., 303-544-1464 $$

The Lyons Soda Fountain, 400 Main Street, Lyons, 303-823-5393 $

Millsite Inn, 44365 Peak to Peak Hwy., Ward, 303-459-3308 $

Murphy’s Bar and Grill, 2731 Iris Ave., 303-449-4473 $$

Mustard’s Last Stand, 1719 Broadway, 303-444-5841 $

The Players Club, 1143 13th St., 303-942-8009 $-$$

Red Lion Inn, 38472 Boulder Canyon, 303-442-9368 $$-$$$

Rocky Mountain Joe’s, 1410 Pearl St., 303-442-3969; Rocky Mountain Joe’s North, 3980 Broadway, 303-440-3793; Rocky Mountain Joe’s Lafayette, 300 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, 303-666-8136 $

Shorty’s Pit Bar-B-Q, 1133 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-776-7427 $$

The Sundance Cafe, 23942 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-0804 $-$$

Swanky Franks Coney Diner, 33 S. Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9110, $

Tates on Main, 508 Main Street, Longmont, 720-494-9113 $$

Thunderbird Burgers, 1087 14th St., 303-449-9990 $

Third Avenue Grill, 300 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-7773 $$

Tom’s Tavern, 1047 Pearl St., 303-442-9363 $

Trilogy, 2017 13th St., 303-473-9463 $$$

Turley’s, 2350 Arapahoe, 303-442-2800 $$

Twisted Vine, 1709 Pearl St., 303-442-2542 $$$

Vicki’s Parkway Restaurant
4700 Pearl St., 303-1833, $
A great place for hearty breakfast or lunch, Vicki’s is hidden among car repair and other industrial shops on east Pearl Street. Enjoy a great breakfast burrito ($5.95, or $6.50) or a fantastic grilled cheese ($4.50) while you rub elbows with folks wearing working-on-car gear and those wearing just-went-for-a-hike gear. This is no greasy spoon, the ingredients are fresh and the waitresses are friendly. Just ignore the paint fumes from next door.

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, 2790 Pearl St., 303-473-9072 $

West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., 303-444-3535 $

Whetstone Steakhouse, 1940 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-776-3543 $$-$$$

Whistler’s Cafe, 121 Jefferson, Nederland, 303-258-7871 $

Wild Basin Lodge, 1130 County Rd., 84 West, Allenspark, 303-747-2545 $$


· ASIAN ·

Angkor, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Ste. 208, 303-651-6166 $$

Asian Deli, 2899 28th, 303-449-7950 $

Chang’s Hunan Garden, 2770 Arapahoe Rd., Ste.124, Lafayette, 303-661-0080 $$-$$$

Chez Thuy, 2655 28th St., 303-442-1700 $$

China Gourmet, 3970 Broadway, 303-440-3500 $-$$

Double Happy Chinese Restaurant, 740 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-8821, $

Fan’s, 7960 Niwot Rd., #C9, Niwot, 303-652-6249, $

Golden Lotus, 1964 28th St., 303-442-6868 $$

Hapa, 1117 Pearl St., 303-473-4730 $$

Hunan Garden, 949 Walnut St., 303-442-2772 $$

Japango, 1136 Pearl St., 303-938-0330 $$

Jin Chan, 1915 28th St., 303-442-7166 or 303-442-7167 $$

K’s China, 1325 Broadway, 303-413-0000 $

Khow Thai Cafe, 1600 Broadway, 303-447-0273, $

Korea House
2750 Glenwood Drive #4, 303-449-1657 $-$$
At Korea House you can find all of the traditional Korean specialties–bi bim bab, chop chae, bulgogee, mandoo–as well as some Japanese treats, too. Every diner gets his one dish of toned-down Kim Chee (spicy pickled cabbage mix), if you’d like to really clear your sinuses ask for some of the authentic stuff. Their wine and beer selections are inexpensive and they also feature a Coke float on the menu. Where else can you get kim chee and a Coke float in Boulder?

May Wah, 2500 Baseline Rd., 303-499-8225 $-$$

Moshi Moshi Bowl, 1628 Pearl St., 720-565-9787 $

Orchid Pavilion, 1050 Walnut, 303-449-4353 $

Oriental Food Market, 1750 30th, 303-442-7830 $

PanAsia Fusion, 1175 Walnut, 303-447-0101 $$

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, One West Flatiron Circle, Broomfield, 720-887-6200 $$$

Sakura, 600 S. Airport Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9282, $$

Sam’s Chinese Kitchen, 5360 Arapahoe, 303-447-3529, $

Sawaddee, 1630B 30th St., 303-447-3321 $$

Taste of Saigon, 1635 28th St., 303-449-0783 $

Ting’s place, 400 W. South Boulder Rd., Lafayette, 303-666-9559, $-$$

Siamese Plate, 1575 Folsom, 303-447-9718 or 303-449-8404 $$

Siamese Plate On The Go, 28th and Valmont, 303-444-3133, fax 303-444-3010 $

Spice China, 269 McCaslin, Louisville, 720-890-0999 $-$$

Sumida’s Sushi Bar, 1575 Folsom, 303-449-8404 $$

Sushi Zanmai, 1221 Spruce, 303-440-0733 $$

Thai Basil, 1310 College #220, 303-443-5304 $

Teriyaki Cafe, 1121 Broadway #102, 303-413-1305 $

Tra ling’s Oriental café, 1305 Broadway, 303-449-0400 $

Tuk Tuk Thai Bistro, Hwy. 36 and 104th Ave., Westminster 303-404-9894 $-$$

Viet-Hoa, 1635 28th St., 303-449-0783 $-$$

Wok and Roll, 2900 28th St., 303-449-6555 $


· BAKERIES, CAFES & DELIS ·

A Grande Finale, 641 Main, Louisville, 303-926-4084 $

Annie’s Cafe & Bakery, Nederland Shopping Center, 303-258-3600 $

Atlanta Bread Company, 321 S. McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-664-5222 $

Bagel Mesa, 637 G-2 S. Broadway, 303-554-0197 $

Beatnik’s Bagels, 28th and Pearl Street, 303-786-7966 $

Belgian Bakery3267 28th Street, 303-449-7240 $

Bleu Sun Market, 900 Coffman St., Longmont, 303-684-8400 $$

Bookend Cafe, 1115 Pearl St., 303-440-6699 $

Boulder Creek Market, 1437 Arapahoe Ave., 303-444-7167 $

Brewing Market, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., 303-444-4858; 1918 13th St., 303-443-2098, 124 W. Dillon Rd., Louisville, 303-926-2630 $

Café Food, 2079 30th St., 303-443-9239 $

Caffe Luna, 2116 Pearl St., 303-247-0124 $

Caffe Sole, 637 S Broadway, 303-499-2985 $

Coffee Country, 1335 S. Boulder Rd., Louisville, 303-664-9575 $

CJ’s Café, Cottonwood Square, Niwot, 303-652-8595 $

Cream Puffery
1729 15th St. 101, 720-565-6833, $
Who knew that right across from Boulder High and Liquor Mart was a bake shop so good, that whatever you order, you can’t go wrong. Try the Nekked Armadillos (caramel eclair) or Passionfruit Cream Puff, or, if you’re celebrating a birthday or a wedding, check out the beautifully decorated, delicious cake. You may also stop by for Cuban coffee, a quick rum ball, or just to enjoy the smells.

Daddy’s Boys, 2100 Central Ave., Boulder, 303-443-8855, $

The Daily bean, 1515 Main Street, #6., Longmont, 303-485-2042 $

Cup O Coffee, 956 W. Cherry St., Louisville, 303-604-9395 $

Deli Zone, 2900 Valmont Rd., 303-447-9349; 1091 13th St., 303-449-6952 $

Dot’s Diner, 2716 Bluff, 303-449-1323; 1333 Broadway, 303-447-9184 $

Eldorado Café, 3330 Eldorado Springs Drive $

Forest Park Deli, 1389 Forest Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-604-1010 $

Gunpark Deli, 6530 Gunpark Dr., 303-530-7281, $

Ink Coffee!, 980 Dillion Rd., Louisville, 303-666-0200 $

Java Java, 489 Hwy. 287, Lafayette, 303-604-4343 $

Laura’s Mountain Bakery, 229 E. Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-7346 $

Le Francais, 2570 Baseline Rd., 303-499-7429 $-$$

Marie’s, 2660 Broadway, 303-447-0320 $-$$

Moe’s Bagels, 2650 Broadway, 303-444-3252; 3075 Arapahoe Ave., 303-442-4427; 1116 13th St., 303-448-9064 $

North Broadway Coffee Shop, 4479 Broadway, 303-449-3663 $

Panera
1207 Pearl Street, 303-545-BAKE $
Panera is a bright, clattering bakery, serving sandwiches, soup and sourdough loaves by the dozen. It’s a chain bakery with locations nationwide, and judging by the lines at the counters, lots of Boulderites are happy to welcome it to the neighborhood. Panera is in the spirit of giving–Operation Dough-Nation is a charitable program that celebrates the idea that "the universal spirit of bread is sharing." The company makes cash and fresh bread donations to local food pantries, and donates all unsold bread at the end of each day to hunger relief agencies.

Roly Poly, 1326 College Ave., 303-440-3313 $

Salina Cafe, 411 1/2 Gold Run Road, 303-440-3309 $

Salvaggio’s, 2609 Pearl St., 303-938-1981 $

Spelt Berry, 625 Main St., 303-684-9090 $

Spruce Confections, 8th & Pearl St., 303-449-6773 $

The Sundance Café, 23942 Hwy. 119, Nederland, 303-258-0804 $$

Treppeda’s, 300 2nd Ave #105 Niwot, 303-652-1606 $

Walnut Café3073 Walnut, 303-447-2315 $-$$

Vicki’s Parkway Restaurant, 4700 Pearl St., 303-447-1833 $


· CONTINENTAL ·

14th St. Bar & Grill, 1400 Pearl St., 303-444-5854 $$$

Black Bear Inn, 42 E. Main, Lyons, 303-823-6812 $$-$$$

Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline, 303-440-3776 $$$

Dandelion, 1011 Walnut, 303-443-6700 $$$

European Café, 2460 Arapahoe Ave., 303-938-8250 $$$

The Fancy Moose, 1345 28th, 303-443-3850 $$$

Flagstaff House Restaurant, 1138 Flagstaff, 303-442-4640 $$$

Full Moon Grill, 2525 Arapahoe, 303-938-8800 $$$

Greenbriar Inn, 8735 N Foothills Hwy., 303-440-7979 $$$

Gussie’s, 2345 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, 303-469-5281 $$$

John’s Restaurant, 2328 Pearl St., 303-444-5232 $$$

Q’s, 2115 13th, 303-442-4880 $$

Rudi’s Restaurant, 4720 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, 303-494-5858, $$

Trios, 1155 Canyon, 303-442-8400 $$$


· INDIAN & NEPALI ·

Curry Kitchen, 2065 Main St., Longmont, 303-776-5825, $-$$

Darjeeling, 1083 14th St., 303-447-9837 $

Delhi Darbar, 826 Pearl St., 303-443-3929 $$

Ganges Restaurant, 4800 Baseline, Rd.

Himalayas, 2010 14th St., 303-442-3230 $$

Jewel of India, 10343 Federal Blvd., Unit P, Westminster 303-469-7779 $-$$

Taj Mahal, 1075 S. Boulder Rd., Louisville, 303-926-0999, $$

Mij Bani
2005 18th Street, 303-442-7000 $$
Mij Bani is one of Boulder’s best spots to find curries, flatbreads, stews, chutney and other gloriously flavored Indian foods and relishes. Mij Bani means "grand feast"–aptly named, since this is exactly what you’ll get. Remove your shoes at the door, and ask for one of the low tables, where you’ll sit on pillows and have plenty of space to recline. Without a stiff-backed chair to keep you upright, you’ll be more likely to slow your fork-shoveling to a chilled-out tasting session, and sink into sensory indulgence. Of course, if your Western sensibilities require traditional seating, there are tall tables available.

Royal Peacock, 5290 Arapahoe, 303-447-1409 $$

The Taj, 2630 Baseline, 303-494-5216 $$


· INTERNATIONAL ·

Andrea’s German Cuisine, 216 E Main, Lyons, 303-823-5000 $$

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th Streeet, 303-442-4993 $$-$$$
At the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse patrons might order an oolong or an Earl Grey, Indian Chai or Japanese green tea. During hot weather, there’s a selection of iced teas, and for flair you can try the Bubble Tea–a carbonated blend of fruit juice and tea (also made with Champagne). The international menu features everything from Chicken Satay to a Sweet Potato Samosa, Cajun Gumbo to Korean Pan Fried Noodles. The dessert highlight is certainly the House Tea Gingerbread ($4.50), made with Boulder Tangerine tea and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream blended with five spices. There are salads, wraps, risotto, enchiladas, curry and plenty of vegetarian items on the menu.

The Black Forest Restaurant, 24 Big Springs Drive, Nederland, 303-258-8089 $$-$$$

Falafel King, 1314 Pearl St., 303-449-9321 $

Carribean Café, 686 Hwy. 119 S., Nederland, 303-258-3426 $-$$

Lambros, 103 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, 303-664-1238 $-$$

Mataam Fez Moroccan, 2226 Pearl St., 303-440-4167 $$$

Mateo, 19th and Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-7766, $$-$$$

Mediterranean, 1002 Walnut, 303-444-5335 $$

The Melting Pot, 732 Main St., Louisville, 303-666-7777 $$$

Noodles and Co., 1245 Alpine, 303-440-4340 $

Old Prague Inn, 7521 Ute Hwy., Longmont, 303-772-6374 $$

Ras Kassa’s, 2111 30th St., 303-447-2919 $$$

Rhumba, 950 Pearl St., 303-442-7771 $$

Triana
1039 Pearl Street, 303-449-1022 $$$
At Boulder’s Triana, you will find marvelous, Spanish-influenced creations coming from the kitchen. You’ll also find a pleasant, professional waitstaff and a renovated space that will have you shouting "ole!" James Mazzio, who landed on Food & Wine magazine’s "Top Ten Best New Chefs in America list" in 1999 for his creations at Boulder’s 15°, is the executive chef and co-owner. Mazzio has worked with and under some of the country’s best, including the world-renown Thomas Keller of Napa Valley’s French Laundry. Try the granny smith-goat cheese salad and the La Mancha Stew. Entrées include a roasted quail glazed in cinnamon and honey, and the bar is in top form with special margaritas and sangria on the list.


· ITALIAN ·

Abo’s Pizza, 2761 Iris; 1326 College Ave., 303-443-3199; Crossroads Mall, 303-545-5084; 637 S. Broadway, 303-494-1274 $

Angelo’s Pizza, 6560 Lookout Rd., Gunbarrel, 303-530-2600 $-$$

Antica Roma, 1308 Pearl St., 303-442-0378 $$

Bácaro, 921 Pearl St., 303-444-4888 $$$

Carelli’s, 30th and Baseline, 303-938-9300 $$

Cosmo’s Pizza, 1325 Broadway, 303-447-3278

D’Napoli, 835 Walnut, 303-444-8434 $

Da Gabi, 3970 North Broadway, 303-786-9004 $$-$$$

Laudisio, 2785 Iris, 303-442-1300 $$-$$$

Portabello’s, 965 Hover Road, Longmont, 303-774-1511 $$

Proto’s, Airport Rd. and Nelson Blvd., Longmont, 303-485-5000

Proto’s, Hwy. 287 and Baseline, Lafayette, 303-661-3030

Scarpelli’s, 138 E. Main St., Lyons, 303-786-9004 $$

Café Gondolier, 1738 Pearl Street, 303-443-5015 $-$$

Il Fornaio
One Flatiron Circle, Broomfield, 720-887-1400 $$-$$$
Il Fornaio has no problems in their bakery (good thing, since fornaio means "baker" in Italian, and the company began in Italy as a baking school in 1972), and the basket of bread that comes with each meal includes rosemary and olive flavored slices, among others. Chew away, and get your fill. Bring a loaf home, if you desire. Skip right from the bread to dessert–the rest of the menu is lackluster.

Il Pastaio, 3075 B Arapahoe Ave., 303-447-9572 $

Jalino’s Pizza, 1647 Arapahoe, 303-443-6300 $

Johnny Carino’s, 10311 Westminster Blvd. 720-887-9077 $$

Lefty’s Pizzeria, 364 2nd Ave., Niwot, 303-652-3100 $$

Marsala’s Ristorante, 12041 Pecos, Westminster, 303-450-5444 $$

New York Pizzeria, 917 S. Main St., Longmont, 303-678-1703 $

Nikko Cucina, 502 South Public Road, Lafayette, 303-926-6851 $$$

Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza, 801 Pearl St.; 4800 Baseline, 303-499-9898 $

Pasta Jay’s, 1701 Pearl St., 303-444-5800 $$

Pasquini’s Pizzeria, 816 Main St., Louisville, 303-673-9400 $$

Pepperoni Pizza Kitchen, 5280 Spine Rd., 303-530-0111; 827 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-682-5000 $

The Sweet Tomato, 211 North Public Road, Lafayette, 303-604-6000 $$

Teresa’s Pizza Colore, 1124 13th, 303-938-1302; 1336 Pearl St., 303-442-5790 $-$$


· MEXICAN ·

Ajuaa!! Mexican Restaurant, 627 S. Broadway, 303-494-9204 $$

;Alexander’s, 1650 Broadway, 303-444-6699 $$

Cancún Family Restaurant, 3100 Arapahoe Ave., 303-442-0541 $-$$

Casa Alvarez, 3161 Walnut, 303-546-0630 $$

Chipotle, 919 Pearl St., 303-544-9383 $

Cleveland, Lafayette, 303-666-7544 $-$$

Deli Cioso
1217 S. Main, Longmont, 303-651-3327, $
Deli Cioso is aptly named. The food is just that–delicioso. Mexican counter-service at its best, the restaurant serves inexpensive, tasty food in styrofoam containers, with the added convenience of an easily accesible parking lot. Make sure to try their unusual dishes, such as Potato Tostada or Chicken Taco Azteca; old favorites, such as Enchiladas or Chiles Relleno; or one of their fabulous sopaipillas.

Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant, 101 E. Efrain’s II, 1630 N. 63rd, 303-440-4045 $-$$

El Taco Loco, 1664 30th St., 303-247-1582 $

Empanadas Plus, 13th and Pearl Streets, 303-444-3539 $

Illegal Pete’s, 1447 Pearl St., 303-440-3955; 1320 College Ave., 303-444-3055 $

Jose Muldoon’s, 38th & Arapahoe, 303-449-4543 $$

Juanita’s, 1043 Pearl St., 303-449-5273 $-$$

La Iguana, 1301 Broadway, 303-938-8888 $

La Mariposa, 215 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5656, $-$$

La Mariposa, 112 E. Main St., Lyons, 303-823-5595, $-$$

La Mariposa, 2845 28th St., Boulder, 303-444-2922, $-$$

Mamacita’s, 1149 13th, 303-443-2300 $

Masa Grill, 1265 Alpine, 303-440-9511 $

Morelo’s Margarita Grille, 1389 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, 303-665-2227 $$

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 11th & Walnut, 303-444-3690 $$

Santiago’s V, 1325 Broadway #105, 303-245-9365, $

Serrano’s, 6525 Gunpark Dr., 303-530-7423 $

Terrace Maya, 4929 N. Broadway, 303-443-9336 $-$$


· NATURAL & VEGETARIAN ·

Alfalfa’s, 1651 Broadway, 303-442-0082 $

Beyond Juice, 1932 14th St., 720-406-0324 $

Cafe Sproutarian, 1310 College Ave., 303-444-3502 $

Healthway Foods Market, 2130 N. Main St., Longmont, 303-776-8011 $-$$$

Nature’s Nectar, 1932 14th St., 303-545-9398 $

Rudi’s Restaurant, 4720 Table Mesa Dr., 303-494-5858 $$$

Sunflower, 1701 Pearl St., 303-440-0220 $$

Whole Foods Market, 2301 30th, 303-545-6611 $

Wild Oats, 647 27th, 303-494-9710 $


· PUBS & BREWERIES ·

BJ’s Pizza Grill & Brewery, 1125 Pearl St., 303-402-9294 $$

Capstones Brew Bar, 3201 Walnut ST., 303-440-9058 $

Catacombs, 2115 13th St., 303-443-0486 $

Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., 303-449-1922 $

The Corner Bar, 2115 13th, 303-442-4880 $$

Dark Horse, 2922 Baseline Rd, 303-442-8162 $

Dillinger’s, 1202 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette, 303-666-6979 $

Druids Arms, 809 Main St., Louisville, 303-661-0721 $

The Hungry Toad, 2543 Broadway, 303-442-5012 $$

Lazy Dog Saloon, 2880 Diagonal Highway, 303-440-3355 $$

Left Hand Tap House, 526 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-6500 $

Louisville, 303-666-5914 $

Mike O’Shay’s, 512 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-0252 $-$$

Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery, 1535 Pearl St., 303-546-0886 $

New Belgium Brewing Co., Ft. Collins, 970-221-0524 $

Nick’s Sports Rock Cafe, 1143 13th St. $

Oasis Brewery
1095 Canyon Blvd., 303-449-0363 $$
The Oasis Brewery is a place to relieve your workday tedium and quaff your thirst with a finely crafted brew or cocktail. Better yet, the menu has something for just about anybody–pizza, pasta, flashy Mexican-like chipotle shrimp enchiladas and highbrow American-like beef tenderloin in balsamic jus. The crispy rellenos ($5.95) are fantastic, but not for the timid–the anaheim chilis and pepper jack cheese stuffed inside deep-fried wonton wrappers will leave your lips tingling. If you’re wanting something a little bit rowdy, with plenty of conversation and folks having a good time, the Oasis is just right.

Old Chicago, 1102 Pearl St., 303-443-5031 $-$$

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, (303) 823-6685 $-$$

Pearl St. Pub & Cellar, 1108 Pearl St., 303-939-9900 $

Rockies Brewing Co, 2880 Wilderness Pl., 303-444-8448 $

The Rock Bottom Brewery, 10633 Westminster Blvd., #900, 720-566-0198 $$

The Sink, 1165 13th St., 303-444-7465 $

Twisted Pine Brewery, 3280 Valmont Rd., 303-786-9270 $

Walnut Brewery, 1123 Walnut, 303-447-1345 $$



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