Frasca on Eater

An article about Frasca in Boulder is on Eater today. Check it out here.

James Beard Nominee

Congrats to Frasca Food and Wine for a James Beard Award nomination in the Outstanding Wine Program category. Other nominees in that category are A16, The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Emeril’s New Orleans, and No. 9 Park.

Party at Niwot Market

On Thursday, March 15, Niwot Market celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party for its friends and neighbors.

At the Ollin Farms booth, kids have fun planting seeds.

Speaking of seeds, Curtis Jones, Niwot resident and owner of Botanical Interests (a seed company) was so busy talking about seeds and gardening that he didn't have time to snap any photos. If you know Curtis, you know what that means - it seems he's always got a camera at his side, so this is proof of how successful the event was.

 Bert and Alison Steele look like they had a good time, too. 

Happy anniversary to one of the pillars of the community!

Niwot Market Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Farmer's market tomatoes

On Thursday, March 15, Niwot Market celebrates its tenth anniversary in its current incarnation. Old-timers might simply consider Niwot Market the evolutionary decendent of Steele's Market, which preceded it. It's all in the family, after all..

Owned by Bert Steele and his family, the Niwot Market is a big part of the community, and the store opens its arms to other small businesses that need a little space to set up shop or to sell their wares on the store's shelves.

From florists to bakers to jewelery makers, the market has welcomed them all. Produce comes from local farms when possible, and many of the other foodstuffs are from local vendors.

It's not ALL about local though - unlike some of its bigger competitors, Niwot Market sells some specialty items that you won't find at the chains, including a certain brand of canned tomato products that will make your pasta or pizza weep for joy.

And did you know that there's no tax on food in Niwot? The prices you see are the prices you pay.

Bert himself is always willing to lend a hand. From farmer's markets to pancake breakfasts, he is always volunteering space, time, labor, and friendship.

To celebrate the milestone, Niwot Market will be hosting an anniversary party from 4-7 p.m. Thursday night, featuring live music from local bands. The market chefs will be preparing appetizers, and local vendors will have samples on hand, including Colorado's Best, Boulder Granola, and Ollin Farms.

Niwot Market is at 7980 Niwot Road. For more information, see their website.