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Pizzeria Locale
PIZZERIA
$$
( 303-442-3003;
localeboulder.com
; 1730 Pearl Street; pizzas $9-17; Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 4:30-10:30pm,
Fri & Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm; 204, HOP)
The obvious choice for a slice with style.
Beloved stepchild of upscale Frasca (they share a kitchen), this southern Italian-style
pizzeria fills with locals at the bar sipping
aperol
spritzers and house wine on barrel tap.
Starters like
arancini
(risotto balls with a hint of orange) show off street cred. For deals,
come between 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
The double-zero crust and a fast, super-hot firing produces pies that are crispy and
chewy. While Margarita is a well-done classic, combinations like egg and corn offer a
happy surprise.
Lucile's
CAJUN
$$
(
303-442-4743;
www.luciles.com
; 2142 14th St; mains $8-14;
7am-2pm Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat & Sun;
;
205, 206, HOP)
This New Orleans-style diner has perfected breakfast, and the Creole
egg dishes (served over creamy spinach alongside cheesy grits or perfectly blackened
trout) are the thing to order. Start with a steaming mug of chai or chicory coffee and an or-
der of beignets. Powder sugar-drenched beignets are the house specialty. Go early or be
prepared to wait.
PIZZERIA
$$
Proto's Pizza
( 720-565-1050;
www.protospizza.com
; 4670 N Broadway St; pizzas $6-20; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri
& Sat; SKIP)
The best family pizza joint sits at the northern tip of Broadway, where park-
ing is still plentiful (for now). Rich and savory thin-crust pies are served in an inviting in-
terior with a full bar, or outdoors. Friday night is popular for the fresh clams and garlic
pizza. Salads are fresh and well dressed, and there are gluten-free crusts available.
MEDITERRANEAN
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( 303-444-5335;
www.themedboulder.com
; 1002 Walnut St; mains $11-27; 10am-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri
& Sat; HOP, 206)
A Boulder classic, this friendly, festive joint brings all the many flavors
of the Mediterranean under one roof (and patio). Best of all, it's consistently good. Think
wood-fired pizza, gyros and terrific tapas from gambas to bacon-wrapped dates to
