Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, won the Forbes (Mobil) Travel Guide four-star award again this year. They have done so every year since 1978, and are one of only four restaurants in Colorado to have achieved four-star rating this year.
Celebrating 40 years in business this year, Flagstaff House is one of the most decorated restaurants in Colorado: it has won Wine Spectator’s highest award, the Grand Award, this year and every year since 1983; the AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 1989; the DiRoNA Award every year since 1985; and was the only restaurant in Colorado to be named one of Open Table’s “50 Best Restaurants” in 2010.
“Our goal every day is to offer an unparalleled dining experience,” said chef/owner Mark Monette. “We combine an award-winning wine list from our 12,000 bottle wine cellar, exquisite food, and impeccable service, along with the personal touches of a family-owned restaurant. It’s wonderful to be recognized for our dedication to wine, food, and customer service.”
Flagstaff House is located on Flagstaff Mountain just five minutes up Baseline Road from downtown Boulder; the terrace and dining rooms offer breathtaking views of the city from an elevation of 6,000 feet. Their address is 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO 80302. For more information, visit www.flagstaffhouse.com.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Boulder Distillery and the Gin Project
Rob Masters, distiller of Rob's Mountain Gin, has crafted a limited edition batch entitled Boulder County Gin. The Gin was distilled using 100 percent neutral spirits from grain and organic herbs grown by Growing Gardens.
Additional components of the gin include juniper berries donated by Ollin Farms in Niwot and Indian Peaks Spring Water from the glaciers of the Continental Divide. All proceeds from Rob's Boulder County Gin will benefit Growing Gardens, a local non-profit dedicated to cultivating community through gardening. The concept for this creative fusion was developed by Rob Masters of the Boulder Distillery who was interested in sourcing a gin from 100 percent local and organic ingredients.
This is definitely not your standard gin. Other then the local juniper, all the other botanicals are considered non-standard in traditional gins. There's a nice floral component coming from fresh rosemary and a slight sweetness coming from sweet basil. It is all rounded out with a great fresh finish from a lemon cucumber infusion after distillation. They wanted to highlight the great things that were being grown at the gardens and they think they nailed it.
Growing Gardens horticulturalist Ben Turner was contacted early in the growing season to participate in the project, and he advocated that the botanicals for the spirit be sourced from the Growing Gardens' greenhouse and the Cultiva! fields.
Rob's Boulder County Gin was first released in August at the 12th Annual Growing Gardens ¡Cultiva! Harvest Dinner, which took place at the farm where the herbs for the gin were grown. Rob's Boulder County Gin is also available for purchase at a select number of bars, restaurants and markets in Colorado including the tasting room at Boulder Distillery (commonly known as 303) and Cured. Supply is limited, as only one batch was made for this special project. For more information on the production of the Boulder County Gin visit: www.mountaingin.com/growing-gardens.
About Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens is dedicated to enriching the lives of our community through sustainable, urban agriculture projects, such as: The Cultiva Youth Project (Ages 11 - 19), The Children's Peace Garden (Ages 4 - 10), Horticultural Therapy (Seniors and People with Disabilities), Fresh Food Families & Fitness (Low-Income Families), and The Community Gardens (General Public). In 2011, Growing Gardens served over 10,000 people from Ages 4 - 90 through education, garden programs and food donations; donated over 9,000 pounds of fresh, healthy and locally grown produce to families and community food banks; brought more than 1 million honeybees to Boulder County; and grew 35,000 seedlings for the community and their own programs. For more information or to donate securely online, please visit: www.growinggardens.org
About Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company
The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company is based in Boulder's emerging East End and is the home of 303 Vodka (www.303vodka.com), 303 Whiskey and Rob's Mountain Gin. 303 Vodka and 303 Whiskey are distilled by Steve Viezbicke at 47th and Pearl Street using 100 percent Colorado potatoes and Rocky Mountain spring water.
Rob Masters is the distiller of Rob's Mountain Gin and this limited edition batch - the Boulder County Gin. The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company products are available across Colorado. Boulder Distillery has a great tasting room attached the distillery and offers tours Wednesday through Saturday.
Additional components of the gin include juniper berries donated by Ollin Farms in Niwot and Indian Peaks Spring Water from the glaciers of the Continental Divide. All proceeds from Rob's Boulder County Gin will benefit Growing Gardens, a local non-profit dedicated to cultivating community through gardening. The concept for this creative fusion was developed by Rob Masters of the Boulder Distillery who was interested in sourcing a gin from 100 percent local and organic ingredients.
This is definitely not your standard gin. Other then the local juniper, all the other botanicals are considered non-standard in traditional gins. There's a nice floral component coming from fresh rosemary and a slight sweetness coming from sweet basil. It is all rounded out with a great fresh finish from a lemon cucumber infusion after distillation. They wanted to highlight the great things that were being grown at the gardens and they think they nailed it.
Growing Gardens horticulturalist Ben Turner was contacted early in the growing season to participate in the project, and he advocated that the botanicals for the spirit be sourced from the Growing Gardens' greenhouse and the Cultiva! fields.
Rob's Boulder County Gin was first released in August at the 12th Annual Growing Gardens ¡Cultiva! Harvest Dinner, which took place at the farm where the herbs for the gin were grown. Rob's Boulder County Gin is also available for purchase at a select number of bars, restaurants and markets in Colorado including the tasting room at Boulder Distillery (commonly known as 303) and Cured. Supply is limited, as only one batch was made for this special project. For more information on the production of the Boulder County Gin visit: www.mountaingin.com/growing-gardens.
About Growing Gardens
Growing Gardens is dedicated to enriching the lives of our community through sustainable, urban agriculture projects, such as: The Cultiva Youth Project (Ages 11 - 19), The Children's Peace Garden (Ages 4 - 10), Horticultural Therapy (Seniors and People with Disabilities), Fresh Food Families & Fitness (Low-Income Families), and The Community Gardens (General Public). In 2011, Growing Gardens served over 10,000 people from Ages 4 - 90 through education, garden programs and food donations; donated over 9,000 pounds of fresh, healthy and locally grown produce to families and community food banks; brought more than 1 million honeybees to Boulder County; and grew 35,000 seedlings for the community and their own programs. For more information or to donate securely online, please visit: www.growinggardens.org
About Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company
The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company is based in Boulder's emerging East End and is the home of 303 Vodka (www.303vodka.com), 303 Whiskey and Rob's Mountain Gin. 303 Vodka and 303 Whiskey are distilled by Steve Viezbicke at 47th and Pearl Street using 100 percent Colorado potatoes and Rocky Mountain spring water.
Rob Masters is the distiller of Rob's Mountain Gin and this limited edition batch - the Boulder County Gin. The Boulder Distillery and Clear Spirit Company products are available across Colorado. Boulder Distillery has a great tasting room attached the distillery and offers tours Wednesday through Saturday.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Potluck for People with Food Sensitivities
People with food allergies or sensitivities can have a difficult time at potlucks, where ingredients like sugar, gluten, meat, dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, dyes/coloring, preservatives, and refined carbohydrates may mean a choice between eating no food at the meal or having a reaction. Such individuals often shun potlucks or dining invitations totally, sacrificing social connection for the safety of eating alone.
The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health announces an ongoing Wellness Lunch & Learn Potluck that aims to accommodate such food sensitivities. Health-oriented participants fill out cards listing all ingredients for each dish, helping people avoid common allergens and accommodating special dietary approaches. A bulletin board is available for participants to post a profile about their food sensitivities and health concerns, so that people with similar issues can easily identify each other to swap recipes and health tips.
This ongoing event is held the second Thursday of each month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on Baseline Road in Boulder. The next lunch is Thursday, December 8, 2011. There is no fee for attending, just bring a healthy whole foods dish to serve 8 people. A whole food has no parts removed (such as brown rice instead of white rice; whole grain flour instead of white; potatoes with the peels left on, etc.). The lunch is open to anyone who would like to join.
The lunch event follows the format of the 3LS (3-Legged Stool) Wellness Program, which consists of about 15 minutes of gentle exercise, about 15 minutes of relaxation, and then the potluck lunch. Stress reduction,
proper diet, and movement are the three things that improve health the most, thus this lunch guides participants to apply all three healthy practices in one hour.
The 3LS Wellness Program is a holistic approach to health that empowers people to lead healthier lives. People who diligently follow this unique and very effective program often reverse their chronic physical or mental illnesses or symptoms, in addition to having more energy and a happier outlook in life.
The Wellness Lunch also provides an opportunity to meet others who care about health and to cultivate a supportive wellness community. Participants can come and go in one hour on a workday lunch break, or stay
longer and converse with others about health topics.
For more information, or to reserve your place, visit http://www.meetup.com/Holistic-Health-Meetup-Group, call 303-527-2886, or e-mail info@stollfoundation.org.
The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health is a nonprofit organization that works to improve individuals' lives through health education, providing lasting and inexpensive solutions for disease reversal through self-care
and healthy lifestyle support (taking into account that conventional medical evaluation may be needed). It is a project of United Charitable Programs, Inc., a 501(c)3 public charity.
The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health announces an ongoing Wellness Lunch & Learn Potluck that aims to accommodate such food sensitivities. Health-oriented participants fill out cards listing all ingredients for each dish, helping people avoid common allergens and accommodating special dietary approaches. A bulletin board is available for participants to post a profile about their food sensitivities and health concerns, so that people with similar issues can easily identify each other to swap recipes and health tips.
This ongoing event is held the second Thursday of each month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on Baseline Road in Boulder. The next lunch is Thursday, December 8, 2011. There is no fee for attending, just bring a healthy whole foods dish to serve 8 people. A whole food has no parts removed (such as brown rice instead of white rice; whole grain flour instead of white; potatoes with the peels left on, etc.). The lunch is open to anyone who would like to join.
The lunch event follows the format of the 3LS (3-Legged Stool) Wellness Program, which consists of about 15 minutes of gentle exercise, about 15 minutes of relaxation, and then the potluck lunch. Stress reduction,
proper diet, and movement are the three things that improve health the most, thus this lunch guides participants to apply all three healthy practices in one hour.
The 3LS Wellness Program is a holistic approach to health that empowers people to lead healthier lives. People who diligently follow this unique and very effective program often reverse their chronic physical or mental illnesses or symptoms, in addition to having more energy and a happier outlook in life.
The Wellness Lunch also provides an opportunity to meet others who care about health and to cultivate a supportive wellness community. Participants can come and go in one hour on a workday lunch break, or stay
longer and converse with others about health topics.
For more information, or to reserve your place, visit http://www.meetup.com/Holistic-Health-Meetup-Group, call 303-527-2886, or e-mail info@stollfoundation.org.
The Stoll Foundation for Holistic Health is a nonprofit organization that works to improve individuals' lives through health education, providing lasting and inexpensive solutions for disease reversal through self-care
and healthy lifestyle support (taking into account that conventional medical evaluation may be needed). It is a project of United Charitable Programs, Inc., a 501(c)3 public charity.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Robin Chocolates Grand Opening
This is the location of both the new kitchen and new retail store.
During the event, you can sample chocolates, confections, and pastries including the moist and chewy Grandma Moses molasses cookie, cream puffs, eclairs, chocolate buttermilk cake with fudge icing, and more.
Need goodies for the holidays? You can order chocolate platters, pumpkin pies, pumpkin cheesecake, Jack Daniels chocolate pecan pie, specialty cakes, cinnamon rolls, and just about any dessert you desire for the holidays
For gift giving, you can get a basket filled with chocolates and other confections. If you prefer to bring your own basket, you can have it filled with frills and confections, then have it wrapped and tied with a bow. If you need it shipped, they'll do that for you, too.
For more info, call 720-204-8003
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