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Wedding photography
Our photographer Robin Cain did a wonderful job capturing the day. We thank her and Steve so much for their great talent! Please enjoy this marvelously long slideshow! (about 10 minutes or so)
WE DID IT!
On Saturday May 30, 2009 in beautiful Boulder, CO - Charles and Jessica became eternal BFF's. Our family (with exception of a few who could not make it + were dearly dearly missed) were all present and the weather held - what a special super fantastic time it all was - from the Pizza party welcome /+ bachelor party, mother's breakfast, rehearsal, a very special wedding ceremony, adorable baby shower to the very last goodbye breakfast for all four "Mr. + Mrs. Carlson" couples.... Over the next 3 weeks the photos will be coming in and the professional photographer will also upload her shots to a nice web page for everyone to enjoy. I will write a more detailed blog post later - but for now here's a sneak peak at some of the cute snapshots from everyone. We are still glowing from the love and overwhelming support of our family and want everyone to know we love you and miss you already!!! Thank you for being a part of our incredible day - Much Love, Chuck and Jesscheck out the pix!
Jessica's flickr: random pix from the various camera's: http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativeinformant/ Chris Rady's flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/panorady/sets/72157619024500863/ Chloe's flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7656127@N06/ Charlotte Eure's flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catori_inteus/
WELCOME TO OUR WEDDING PAGE
This blog is a place to learn the details for our upcoming wedding in BOULDER, CO on May 30, 2009! Check back often for updated info. We are so excited!
4/24/09 - WE UPDATED THE SCHEDULE, HOTELS, CEREMONY + RECEPTION (shuttle and parking info) + MAPS SECTIONS... SEE BELOW!
4/30/09 - we updated the hotels section to give you the specific #'s to call to book special rates at Courtyard...see below!
5/10/09 - we updated the CEREMONY + RECEPTION to explain we can no longer provide shuttles to the ceremony site...see below!
5/12/09 - we updated the schedule section below.
5/10/09 - we updated the CEREMONY + RECEPTION to explain we can no longer provide shuttles to the ceremony site...see below!
5/12/09 - we updated the schedule section below.
5/20/09 - we updated the TRAVEL notes below to include the taxi phone number who they recommend
our email addresses:
JESSICA: creativeinformant@gmail.com
CHUCK: ccarlson83@yahoo.com
our email addresses:
JESSICA: creativeinformant@gmail.com
CHUCK: ccarlson83@yahoo.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday - MAY 28
Anyone already in town is welcome to come to our house for dinner (Pizza!) Starts at 6:30!!!
Friday - MAY 29
9:00am mothers breakfast in Longmont
- Day - wedding preparations - at home, Teahouse delivery, etc.
4:00pm drive to Sunrise Amphitheater ceremony location
5:00pm rehearsal (for those in the wedding )
6:30pm rehearsal dinner (for those in the wedding) at Chautauqua at 900 Baseline Rd. on the road back from the ceremony location
Anyone already in town is welcome to come to our house for dinner (Pizza!) Starts at 6:30!!!
Friday - MAY 29
9:00am mothers breakfast in Longmont
- Day - wedding preparations - at home, Teahouse delivery, etc.
4:00pm drive to Sunrise Amphitheater ceremony location
5:00pm rehearsal (for those in the wedding )
6:30pm rehearsal dinner (for those in the wedding) at Chautauqua at 900 Baseline Rd. on the road back from the ceremony location
Saturday - May 30
5:00pm: drive to Sunrise Amphitheater for the ceremony
6:00pm: ceremony at Sunrise Amphitheater
6:30pm: depart from ceremony to the Teahouse for the Reception
7:00pm: Cocktail hour
8:00pm - midnight: Dinner reception
Sunday - May 31
10:00am -whenever. Open house / brunch at our home. All are welcome! See map and directions from the Courtyard Marriott below in our "MAPS" section.
TRAVEL NOTES
Getting from Denver Airport to Boulder (45 minute drive time if you have your own rental car)
The Boulder SuperShuttle is located by baggage claim and is a reliable door-to-door taxi service. Click on this Link to print a discount voucher. The “companion” rate is the most economical way to go. From the airport to Boulder, it’s $25 for the first person, $10 for each additional person up to four passengers. The voucher also offers a discount to those traveling as singles, giving you $6 off a round trip.
The Boulder SuperShuttle is located by baggage claim and is a reliable door-to-door taxi service. Click on this Link to print a discount voucher. The “companion” rate is the most economical way to go. From the airport to Boulder, it’s $25 for the first person, $10 for each additional person up to four passengers. The voucher also offers a discount to those traveling as singles, giving you $6 off a round trip.
Getting around Boulder
Boulder has an excellent, clean, safe public transportation system. The buses are a joy to ride and the area is so small, its fairly easy to get around.
If you plan to stay awhile, there are various car rental places that you can book ahead of time online or at the airport at time of arrival.
Directions from Denver International to Boulder
From the airport, follow Pena Blvd (10 miles) south to I-70, and exit onto I-70 west. Follow I-70 west to I-270 west. I-270 merges into U.S. 36 west and takes you west into Boulder (about 23 miles.)
Denver International Airport filght status updated every 10 minutes.
http://flydenver.com/flights/index.asp
Directions from Denver International to Boulder
From the airport, follow Pena Blvd (10 miles) south to I-70, and exit onto I-70 west. Follow I-70 west to I-270 west. I-270 merges into U.S. 36 west and takes you west into Boulder (about 23 miles.)
Denver International Airport filght status updated every 10 minutes.
http://flydenver.com/flights/index.asp
from the Courtyard Marriott: The Courtyard uses Yellow Cab taxi service 303-777-7777. Our front desk can call for service. Also Monday through Friday they can take the 206 bus that will pick them up just across the hotel on Pearl and it will drop them off right downtown. The front desk has the bus schedule.
They can also rent a car once they get to Boulder. Enterprise will come pick them up! I recommend the Boulder Super Shuttle to get back and forth from the airport.
HOTELS
4/29 update: We have negotiated with the Courtyard Marriott to get you the best rate possible and Boy! are they all about service! Today they stopped by our office to drop off a little treat to say Thanks for the business and they actually dressed up like 50's diner gals- it is sooo cute! Too bad i was in a meeting and could not get out there to meet up with them. Thanks to our receptionist we have this little photo of our lovely Courtyard Marriott ladies! Nearly everyone is going to be staying at the Courtyard Marriott just FYI. ** Tomorrow I will be emailing and posting here a link from which you may book. 
Courtyard Marriott Hotel Boulder
Being Crispin Porter + Bogusky employees we can get discounted rates at specific hotels. All you have to do is tell them you are coming in for Crispin Porter + Bogusky to get the discounted rates at these specific hotels only:
Hotel Boulderado Boulder's classic downtown hotel. 13th Street between Spruce and Pine. Teddy Roosevelt stayed here. 2115 13th Street (at Spruce; 1 block north of Pearl) • Boulder, Colorado 80302 • 800.433.4344 • 303.442.4344
Queen $149
Deluxe 2 Queens $169
Boulderado King $184
Classic King $199
One Bedroom suite $239
Presidential Suite $259
St. Julien Hotel & Spa 900 Walnut Street (one block south of Pearl) 720-406-9696. Boulder's newest downtown luxury hotel.
Downtown Terrace $175
Flatiron Mountain view $185
Residence Inn $ IF YOU'D LIKE TO STAY HERE LET ME KNOW - I CAN GET A GREAT RATE
3030 Center Green Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA
Phone: 1-303-449-5545
Fax: 1-303-449-2452
Sales: 1-720-587-6233
Sales fax: 1-303-449-2452
The following are not related to our CP+B discount - you have to call and get current rates:
The Bradley Inn 2040 16th Street (at Spruce), Boulder, Colorado 80302 (a little east of the Pearl Street Mall). A large, elegant B&B with jacuzzis in many rooms. $145-195.
Courtyard Marriott Hotel Boulder
4710 Pearl East Circle
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA
Phone: 1-303-440-4700
Fax: 1-303-440-8975
Sales: 1-303-440-4700
Sales fax: 1-303-440-8975
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA
Phone: 1-303-440-4700
Fax: 1-303-440-8975
Sales: 1-303-440-4700
Sales fax: 1-303-440-8975
NOT $129 ANY LONGER! WE SPOKE WITH THIS HOTEL AND ARRANGED FOR A BETTER RATE SINCE IT APPEARS SO MANY PEOPLE MIGHT STAY HERE. HERE'S THE NEW IMPROVED DEAL:
$79 per night
this is a special group rate set up for this block of rooms we are going to hold for this wedding.
(see below in "MAPS" for directions to this Courtyard Marriott from the airport)
$79 per night
this is a special group rate set up for this block of rooms we are going to hold for this wedding.
okay so after a little bit of back and forth we have an even better deal!
The rate is now the same every night - only $79 for any night Thursday - Tuesday - no more confusion on which rates on what dates! Book before May 14th for this special deal. There are two links below: 1st if you need a room with only 1 king bed, the 2nd is if you need a room with two queen beds. click below or call: 800-321-2211 or 303-440-4700
This Reservation link is for a room with a king bed only!
Simply cut and paste any of the three links below and include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the reservation process. Your guests will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All they need to do is enter their arrival date to begin the reservation process.
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Courtyard Boulder >>![]()
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http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/denbd?groupCode=HCWHCWA&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/28/09&toDate=6/2/09 ![]()
This reservation link is for a room with 2 queen beds only!
Simply cut and paste any of the three links below and include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the reservation process. Your guests will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All they need to do is enter their arrival date to begin the reservation process.
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Courtyard Boulder >>![]()
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http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/DENBD?groupCode=HCWHCWB&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/28/09&toDate=6/2/09 ![]()
Simply cut and paste any of the three links below and include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the reservation process. Your guests will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All they need to do is enter their arrival date to begin the reservation process.
This reservation link is for a room with 2 queen beds only!
Simply cut and paste any of the three links below and include with your electronic correspondence to facilitate the reservation process. Your guests will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All they need to do is enter their arrival date to begin the reservation process.
Just call either # below and book referencing the Hoffman/Carlson wedding block, for the Courtyard on 4710 Pearl East Circle
800-321-2211
or
303-440-4700
***reservations must be made on or before May 14th to take advantage of the discounted rates.
800-321-2211
or
303-440-4700
***reservations must be made on or before May 14th to take advantage of the discounted rates.
Here's a link for all Boulder area hotel options: HOTELS
Hotel Boulderado Boulder's classic downtown hotel. 13th Street between Spruce and Pine. Teddy Roosevelt stayed here. 2115 13th Street (at Spruce; 1 block north of Pearl) • Boulder, Colorado 80302 • 800.433.4344 • 303.442.4344
Queen $149
Deluxe 2 Queens $169
Boulderado King $184
Classic King $199
One Bedroom suite $239
Presidential Suite $259
St. Julien Hotel & Spa 900 Walnut Street (one block south of Pearl) 720-406-9696. Boulder's newest downtown luxury hotel.
Downtown Terrace $175
Flatiron Mountain view $185
Residence Inn $ IF YOU'D LIKE TO STAY HERE LET ME KNOW - I CAN GET A GREAT RATE
3030 Center Green Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301 USA
Phone: 1-303-449-5545
Fax: 1-303-449-2452
Sales: 1-720-587-6233
Sales fax: 1-303-449-2452
The following are not related to our CP+B discount - you have to call and get current rates:
The Bradley Inn 2040 16th Street (at Spruce), Boulder, Colorado 80302 (a little east of the Pearl Street Mall). A large, elegant B&B with jacuzzis in many rooms. $145-195.
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
We will be holding our ceremony high above Boulder at theSunrise Ampitheater. 
The dinner reception will be on the south patio at the
This is a very rustic site and since it will be evening and the temperature dips a slight bit when you climb this high, please be sure to bring a light sweater or wrap.
The dinner reception will be on the south patio at theBoulder Dushanbe Teahouse immediately after the wedding. Shuttle departure time and location TBD-coming soon!
**UPDATE 5/10/09 -We had previously stated we would provide shuttles from the teahouse to the ceremony site and back, unfortunately things with the buses did not work out so we are sorry to say we can't shuttle anyone - please email or call to let me know if you need a ride and i will help make sure you get set up with someone who can get you there. Below under MAPS you will find directions. Sorry about this! We hope this is not a terrible inconveinience for anyone.
Although its very close, It takes 30 minutes to climb up the mountain to the ceremony site from downtown Boulder. Parking at the Teahouse:Notes: The parking lot is located behind the teahouse - you may park there, or- next door in the BMOCA parking lot- There is a limited amount of metered street parking on the streets surrounding the Teahouse and throughout downtown Boulder. The parking garage at Walnut & 14th Sts has paid parking on weekdays and free parking on Saturdays and Sundays.
MAPS
PEARL STREET MALL/DOWNTOWN BOULDER MAP
BOULDER DUSHANBE TEAHOUSE (Dinner reception site/parking)
SUNRISE AMPHITHEATER (ceremony site)
Getting to the Sunrise Amphitheater in Flagstaff Summit is easy! Just take BASELINE straight up the mountain - there is only a single sign to let you know you are going to need to turn IMMEDIATELY: (hopefully i can replace that family BBQ sign with a nice white bow or something...) LOOK FOR THIS SIGN AND TURN THEN RIGHT!!!
PROCEED THROUGH THE OPEN GATE
CONTINUE UP THE MTN AND EITHER PARK HERE IN THE FIRST LOT: (YOU WILL NEED TO WALK FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE AMPHITHEATER FROM THIS LARGER LOT)
OR CONTINUE TO THE RIGHT UP TO THE SECOND LOT WHICH IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STEPS TO THE AMPHITHEATER - (LIMITED PARKING ONLY 10 SPOTS...)
SUNRISE AMPHITHEATER (ceremony site)
Getting to the Sunrise Amphitheater in Flagstaff Summit is easy! Just take BASELINE straight up the mountain - there is only a single sign to let you know you are going to need to turn IMMEDIATELY: (hopefully i can replace that family BBQ sign with a nice white bow or something...) LOOK FOR THIS SIGN AND TURN THEN RIGHT!!!
PROCEED THROUGH THE OPEN GATE
CONTINUE UP THE MTN AND EITHER PARK HERE IN THE FIRST LOT: (YOU WILL NEED TO WALK FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE AMPHITHEATER FROM THIS LARGER LOT)
OR CONTINUE TO THE RIGHT UP TO THE SECOND LOT WHICH IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STEPS TO THE AMPHITHEATER - (LIMITED PARKING ONLY 10 SPOTS...)
TO THE BOULDER COURTYARD MARRIOTT HOTEL (From the Denver Airport)
Denver - DEN
TO OUR HOME (from Courtyard Marriott) FOR SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE (LONGMONT, CO)
Denver - DEN- Phone: 1 303 342 2000
- Hotel direction: 48 miles NW
- Driving Directions: Take Pena Blvd to I-70. Take I-70 West to I-270 West. Take I-270 West to Hwy 36 West (Boulder Turnpike). Take Hwy 36 West for approximately 18 miles. Exit Hwy 157 North (Foothills Parkway). Take Hwy 157 North for approximately 2.5 miles and exit Pearl Street. Go right on Pearl Street. Take the first right on Pearl East Circle which is the entrance to the Pearl East Business Park. The hotel is on the right.
- Alternate Transportation : Super Shuttle
- Bus service, fee: 10.00 USD (one way)
- Estimated taxi fare: 80.00 USD (one way)
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
TO OUR HOME (from Courtyard Marriott) FOR SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE (LONGMONT, CO)
1: Start out going EAST on PEARL EAST CIR. 0.1 mi
2: Turn LEFT to stay on PEARL EAST CIR. 0.1 mi
3: Turn LEFT onto PEARL PKWY. 0.1 mi
4: Merge onto CO-157 N/FOOTHILLS PKWY. 2.0 mi
5: CO-157 N/FOOTHILLS PKWY becomes CO-119 N/DIAGONAL HWY. 6.9 mi
6: Turn LEFT onto AIRPORT RD/CR-25. 1.5 mi
7: Turn RIGHT onto CLOVER BASIN DR. 0.3 mi
8: Turn RIGHT onto LARKSPUR DR. 0.1 mi
9: Turn RIGHT onto INDIAN PAINTBRUSH LN. 0.0 mi
End at 1336 Indian Paintbrush Ln Longmont, CO 80503-7518
THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND BOULDER
Boulder local attractions:
visitor info: (city)
http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/
http://www.normankoren.com/Boulder.html
Things to do in Boulder:
BEST OF BOULDER LIST
Open space hiking trailheads
both a short walk west of downtown - DON'T WORRY YOU CAN TAKE IT SLOW! :)
Mt. Sanitas
Red Rock
Mt. Sanitas/Red Rocks (trailhead on Mapleton Ave, west of 4th)— A steep ascent up Mt. Sanitas (north of Mapleton) is rewarded with spectacular views of Boulder and the continental divide. Gentler trails are also available and you can do a loop. The Red Rocks (south of Mapleton) is a short easy hike with a nice view of downtown. You can reach it from downtown via the Boulder Creek trail, using the Canyon Boulevard underpass.
Chataugua Park
Chautauqua Park (south of Baseline, just west of 9th)— Gateway to the Flatirons. You can hike an hour or all day on of the extensive network of trails (see topo map on the right). A nice trail map is available at the ranger station. The Chautauqua auditorium (venue of the Colorado Music Festival and other excellent events) and Dining Hall are worth checking out.
Boulder Creek Trail
Boulder Creek trail— Ten miles long from the prairie to the mountains. Passes two blocks south of downtown. Any part of this shaded walkway is delightful. From downtown, the stretch from the Dushanbe Teahouse (13th Street) to beyond Eban Fine Park (4th street) is particularly recommended. As good for people watching as for nature. The Canyon Boulevard underpass at the west end of Eban Fine Park provides access to the Red Rocks.
GO HORSEBACK RIDING IN ESTES PARK http://www.sombrero.com/
ESTES PARK - just a half an hour away! http://www.estes-park.com/
RMNP (ROCKY MTN NATIONAL PARK) http://www.nps.gov/romo/
Sunflower Pearl Street at 17th; two blocks east of the mall. Upscale natural foods dining. Hippie gone seriously yuppie. The tofu nori roll appetizer is particularly wonderful. $$$.
Gondolier Corner of Pearl Street and 16th Fine Italian food and gourmet pizzas. $$. Their all-you-can-eat spaghetti special ($) Tuesday and Wednesday nights is very popular.
Foolish Craig's Pearl Street between 16th and 17th. Crepes, omelettes, sandwiches, salads, and very respectible dinners in an atmosphere reminiscent of 1970's Santa Cruz (a veritable time warp). Excellent value; food quality usually exceeds expectations. $-$$.
Jax Fish House Pearl Street between 9th and 10th. Excellent seafood in a trendy, crowded, offensively noisy setting. The food is almost good enough to offset the noise. Long waits during peak hours; no reservations. $$-$$$.
Zolo Grill 2525 Arapahoe Ave., next to McGuckin's— 2/3 mile east of downtown, near Naropa. Excellent eclectic southwestern cuisine in a lively but noisy ambience. You can make a meal of their bowl of tortilla soup. Their fish & shrimp tacos exceed San Diego standards. Very crowded during peak hours. $$$.
Rincon del Sol 2350 Arapahoe Ave.— 1/2 mile east of downtown, near Naropa. 303-442-0541 Satisfies our craving for Mexican food. The original margarita is the best in Boulder. $$
Sherpa's 825 Walnut St., next to Di Napoli. Excellent Indian/Nepalese restaurant. Pleasant ambience in a charming Victorian house formerly occupied by a sequence of pretentious establishments. They even have some Tibetan entrées. Good venue for showing off Boulder's charms. $$. 303-440-7151.
Coffeehouses Pearl Street from West to East: Trident (10th): adjacent to new/used bookstore. Intellectuals of all ages. Bookends: (11th) Laughing Goat (17th). Several now have free wireless Internet hot spots.
visitor info: (city)
http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/
http://www.normankoren.com/Boulder.html
Things to do in Boulder:
BEST OF BOULDER LIST
Open space hiking trailheads
both a short walk west of downtown - DON'T WORRY YOU CAN TAKE IT SLOW! :)
Mt. Sanitas
Red Rock
Mt. Sanitas/Red Rocks (trailhead on Mapleton Ave, west of 4th)— A steep ascent up Mt. Sanitas (north of Mapleton) is rewarded with spectacular views of Boulder and the continental divide. Gentler trails are also available and you can do a loop. The Red Rocks (south of Mapleton) is a short easy hike with a nice view of downtown. You can reach it from downtown via the Boulder Creek trail, using the Canyon Boulevard underpass.
Chataugua Park
Chautauqua Park (south of Baseline, just west of 9th)— Gateway to the Flatirons. You can hike an hour or all day on of the extensive network of trails (see topo map on the right). A nice trail map is available at the ranger station. The Chautauqua auditorium (venue of the Colorado Music Festival and other excellent events) and Dining Hall are worth checking out.
Boulder Creek Trail
Boulder Creek trail— Ten miles long from the prairie to the mountains. Passes two blocks south of downtown. Any part of this shaded walkway is delightful. From downtown, the stretch from the Dushanbe Teahouse (13th Street) to beyond Eban Fine Park (4th street) is particularly recommended. As good for people watching as for nature. The Canyon Boulevard underpass at the west end of Eban Fine Park provides access to the Red Rocks.
Rent bikes from University Bikes on Pearl St. and enjoy the Boulder Creek Trail or any of the wonderful bike trails in Boulder- a great way to spend a couple of hours seeing this beautiful city and enjoying the fresh air. A Favorite! be sure to drink lots of water while riding or hiking- or just walking around!
OUTSIDE OF BOULDER AREA: (BUT STILL CLOSE BY)
GO HORSEBACK RIDING IN ESTES PARK http://www.sombrero.com/
ESTES PARK - just a half an hour away! http://www.estes-park.com/
RMNP (ROCKY MTN NATIONAL PARK) http://www.nps.gov/romo/
NEW BELGIUM BREWERYFORT COLLINS
TAKE THE COORS BEER FACTORY TOUR IN GOLDEN
TAKE THE CELESTIAL SEASONINGS TOUR IN GUNBARREL
FOOD (ALSO CHECK THE "BEST OF" BOULDER LINK ABOVE)
Boulder has a wide variety of excellent restaurants. Prices are comparable to California coastal towns. Most are vegetarian-friendly. We may never get around to trying them all. Prices: $ = inexpensive; $$ = moderate; $$$ = expensive; $$$$ = Flagstaff House, reputed to be the reason the emperor of Japan visited Colorado.
Brasserie Ten Ten 1011 Walnut Street (across from the Med; same owners). Paris in Boulder. Excellent food and service. Upscale ambience and clientele. Popular, especially during peak hours. $$$.
TAKE THE COORS BEER FACTORY TOUR IN GOLDEN
TAKE THE CELESTIAL SEASONINGS TOUR IN GUNBARREL
FOOD (ALSO CHECK THE "BEST OF" BOULDER LINK ABOVE)
Boulder has a wide variety of excellent restaurants. Prices are comparable to California coastal towns. Most are vegetarian-friendly. We may never get around to trying them all. Prices: $ = inexpensive; $$ = moderate; $$$ = expensive; $$$$ = Flagstaff House, reputed to be the reason the emperor of Japan visited Colorado.
Brasserie Ten Ten 1011 Walnut Street (across from the Med; same owners). Paris in Boulder. Excellent food and service. Upscale ambience and clientele. Popular, especially during peak hours. $$$.
The Kitchen 1039 Pearl St Bkfst, Lunch and dinner - Great food....local ingredients...and one of our favorite spots. Sophisticated. sometimes too loud... $$-$$$
Illegal Pete's Pearl Street Mall (east end) at 15th. Best fast food in town. Superb burritos. Not quite authentic Mexican, but goood. $.
Orchid Pavilion 1050 Walnut St. (next to the Med). Excellent Chinese food, pleasant quiet ambience. $$.
The Hungry Toad Broadway at North (1/2 mile north of Pearl). Neighborhood British pub with decent food. $-$$.
The Rio Grande 11th Street at Walnut (one block south of Pearl). Decent Mexican food (improved since we arrived here) and notoriously strong margaritas (limit of three per customer). Popular. (The singles bar is a madhouse.) $$.
Restaurant-breweries. BJ's Pearl Street Mall between 11th and Broadway Excellent salads, sandwiches, pizzas and, of course, brews. Not quite gourmet, but everything is fresh and well-prepared. $-$$. Very popular. The Walnut Brewery, Walnut near 11th has good food and excellent brews. Noisy. $$.
Orchid Pavilion 1050 Walnut St. (next to the Med). Excellent Chinese food, pleasant quiet ambience. $$.
The Hungry Toad Broadway at North (1/2 mile north of Pearl). Neighborhood British pub with decent food. $-$$.
The Rio Grande 11th Street at Walnut (one block south of Pearl). Decent Mexican food (improved since we arrived here) and notoriously strong margaritas (limit of three per customer). Popular. (The singles bar is a madhouse.) $$.
Restaurant-breweries. BJ's Pearl Street Mall between 11th and Broadway Excellent salads, sandwiches, pizzas and, of course, brews. Not quite gourmet, but everything is fresh and well-prepared. $-$$. Very popular. The Walnut Brewery, Walnut near 11th has good food and excellent brews. Noisy. $$.
Mountain Sun brewerie is on Pearl Street in between 15th and 16th. They are kid friendly, short waits for tables, by far the best home brewed beer ever! The have great specials like burger and a beer night for under $10 on mondays. Can be noisy. $
Sunflower Pearl Street at 17th; two blocks east of the mall. Upscale natural foods dining. Hippie gone seriously yuppie. The tofu nori roll appetizer is particularly wonderful. $$$.
Gondolier Corner of Pearl Street and 16th Fine Italian food and gourmet pizzas. $$. Their all-you-can-eat spaghetti special ($) Tuesday and Wednesday nights is very popular.
Foolish Craig's Pearl Street between 16th and 17th. Crepes, omelettes, sandwiches, salads, and very respectible dinners in an atmosphere reminiscent of 1970's Santa Cruz (a veritable time warp). Excellent value; food quality usually exceeds expectations. $-$$.
Jax Fish House Pearl Street between 9th and 10th. Excellent seafood in a trendy, crowded, offensively noisy setting. The food is almost good enough to offset the noise. Long waits during peak hours; no reservations. $$-$$$.
Zolo Grill 2525 Arapahoe Ave., next to McGuckin's— 2/3 mile east of downtown, near Naropa. Excellent eclectic southwestern cuisine in a lively but noisy ambience. You can make a meal of their bowl of tortilla soup. Their fish & shrimp tacos exceed San Diego standards. Very crowded during peak hours. $$$.
Rincon del Sol 2350 Arapahoe Ave.— 1/2 mile east of downtown, near Naropa. 303-442-0541 Satisfies our craving for Mexican food. The original margarita is the best in Boulder. $$
Sherpa's 825 Walnut St., next to Di Napoli. Excellent Indian/Nepalese restaurant. Pleasant ambience in a charming Victorian house formerly occupied by a sequence of pretentious establishments. They even have some Tibetan entrées. Good venue for showing off Boulder's charms. $$. 303-440-7151.
Coffeehouses Pearl Street from West to East: Trident (10th): adjacent to new/used bookstore. Intellectuals of all ages. Bookends: (11th) Laughing Goat (17th). Several now have free wireless Internet hot spots.
Luciles for Breakfast 2124 14th Street Boulder, CO 80302 303-442-4743 creole Famous beinets and coffee! That's right...creole cuisine, and you will stand in line for it! Breakfast/Brunch only - closes at 2pm.
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