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and wilted pea shoots. Reserve days or even weeks in advance. Mondays offer 'bargain'
$50 set menus with wine tasting.
Salt
MODERN AMERICAN
$$$
( 303-444-7258;
www.saltboulderbistro.com
; 1047 Pearl St; mains $14-28; 11am-10pm Mon-Wed, to 11pm
Thu-Sat, 10am-10pm Sun; ; 208, HOP, SKIP)
While farm-to-table is ubiquitous in Boulder,
this is one spot that delivers and surpasses expectations. The sweet pea ravioli with lemon
beurre blanc and shaved radishes is a feverish delight. But Salt also knows meat: local and
grass-fed, basted, braised and slow roasted to utter perfection. When in doubt, ask - the
servers really know their stuff.
You may start with a cocktail: the house mixologist has repeatedly won the competition
for Boulder's best.
MODERN AMERICAN
$$$
Kitchen
( 303-544-5973;
www.thekitchencafe.com
; 1039 Pearl St; mains $18-32; ; 206, HOP)
The pion-
eer of farm-to-table cuisine in Boulder, Kitchen features clean lines, stacks of crusty bread
and a daily menu. Super-fresh ingredients are crafted into rustic tapas : think roasted root
vegetables, shaved prosciutto and steamed mussels in cream. The pulled-pork sandwich
rocks, but save room for the sticky toffee pudding. Visitors shouldn't miss the community
hour, with sips and nibbles at a communal table 3pm to 5pm weekdays.
Upstairs there's a more casual atmosphere and menu.
SEAFOOD
$$$
( 310-444-1811;
http://jaxboulder.com
;
928 Pearl St; mains $8-30; from 4pm; 206, HOP, SKIP)
With two decades running, this lively seafood shack is still an exquisite treat. Belly up to
the circle bar for oysters and martinis, then splurge on fresh seafood flown in daily - think
wild salmon or chilled lobster. Happy hour resembles a rush-hour subway car, but it's way
more fun. Produce is locally sourced and the restaurant supports sustainable fisheries.
