BEST OF BOULDER EAST COUNTY, 2023 PHOTOGRAPHY: Jacqueline Collins Photography PUBLISHER: Fran Zankowski
EDITORIAL
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Caitlin Rockett ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR: Jezy J. Gray REPORTERS: Kaylee Harter, Will Matuska FOOD EDITOR: John Lehndorff INTERN: Lily Fletcher
COUNTY 2023
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Colin Wrenn
SALES AND MARKETING
MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Kellie Robinson SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Matthew Fischer ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Chris Allred SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER: Carter Ferryman MRS. BOULDER WEEKLY: Mari Nevar
15 FOOD 29 DRINK 37 ENTERTAIN-
PRODUCTION
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Erik Wogen SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Mark Goodman CIRCULATION MANAGER: Cal Winn CIRCULATION TEAM: Sue Butcher, Ken Rott, Chris Bauer
BUSINESS OFFICE
BOOKKEEPER: Emily Weinberg FOUNDER/CEO: Stewart Sallo As Boulder County’s only independently owned newspaper, Boulder Weekly is dedicated to illuminating truth, advancing justice and protecting the First Amendment through ethical, no-holdsbarred journalism and thought-provoking opinion writing. Free every Thursday since 1993, the Weekly also offers the county’s most comprehensive arts and entertainment coverage. Read the print version, or visit boulderweekly. com. Boulder Weekly does not accept unsolicited editorial submissions. If you’re interested in writing for the paper, please send queries to: editorial@boulderweekly.com. Any materials sent to Boulder Weekly become the property of the newspaper. 690 South Lashley Lane, Boulder, CO 80305 Phone: 303.494.5511, FAX: 303.494.2585 editorial@boulderweekly.com www.boulderweekly.com Boulder Weekly is published every Thursday. No portion may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. © 2023 Boulder Weekly, Inc., all rights reserved. Boulder Weekly welcomes your correspondence via email (letters@boulderweekly. com). Preference will be given to short letters (under 300 words) that deal with recent stories or local issues, and letters may be edited for style, length and libel. Letters should include your name, address and telephone number for verification. We do not publish anonymous letters or those signed with pseudonyms. Letters become the property of Boulder Weekly and will be published on our website.
BOULDER WEEKLY
MENT & CULTURE Tangerine. Credit: Jacqueline Collins Photography
43 FITNESS & HEALTH
CELEBRATING ALL THINGS EAST
W
elcome to Boulder Weekly’s annual celebration of all things outstanding in East Boulder County. Each year, our readers take the time to recognize the people and places that enrich our lives, from the finest dining establishments to the quirky cultural gems that hold a special place in our hearts. In this issue, you’ll find our readers’ favorite businesses across a wide array of categories, spanning from the most delectable eateries to the most dedicated service providers, from the most inspiring community organizations to the most captivating entertainment. Being awarded a Best of Boulder designation is a proud honor for companies in our community, because these awards come from the people who patronize these establishments — and there’s really no greater compliment.
50 STAFF PICKS 53 HOME & GARDEN
Whether you’re a long-time resident or a fresh transplant, we invite you to delve into the pages of this issue and find your new favorite places to eat, drink and be merry. Join us in recognizing and celebrating the extraordinary individuals and businesses that make our community shine.
61 CANNABIS 65 RETAIL 74 INDEX
Dimensions Dance. Credit: Jacqueline Collins Photography
2023
BEST OF BOULDER - EAST COUNTY
13
