Boulder.

I just got back from a great trip to Boulder. I had to get Mosey and bring her back to L.A., so I decided to make a little vacation out of my time there. The days were filled with friends and visiting my favorite spots, with of course, loads of food and drink.
Boulder is so beautiful this time of year. Well, it is really always beautiful there. But, the crisp (freezing) winters just make the holidays feel that much more special.

 The vastness of the Rockies never cease to blow me away. And, having the access to them makes me so grateful.

 Oh, Frasca. It was so incredible to be back there. The exquisite food, friendly service, mind-blowing wine and cocktails. I do miss it there. Thanks B & D, Alli, Matt, Ben, Jared, and everyone. xo

Pizzeria Locale and Caffe are holding their own next door, making it quite easy to visit one, if not all of the Frasca family, in one day.

 Boxcar coffee. Vaj makes some of the best coffee I have ever had. He opened up a beautiful shop, along with Cured, a fantastic cheese, meat, and gourmet market. It's hard to resist going there everyday. Both shops are just lovely.

(I am SO bad at this blogging thing... I was drinking my cappuccino and eating my biscotti, when I remembered that I have been meaning to write about this place for months. Slow process. Hence why everything is halfway finished.)

 I cannot resist chicken liver. I may not eat pork, beef, and a few other things because they aren't entirely in line with my Ayurvedic constitution, but chicken liver, I just cannot have enough of. Pizzeria Basta made one that was so rich and creamy. I didn't want the little pot to end. Served with the exact amount needed of house-made focaccia. I had chicken liver twice while I was in Boulder; once at Frasca too. Both restaurants did an excellent representation of one of my favorite dishes.
Photo by Matthew Ward

Oak. My last night in Boulder, Oak had their first night back after a devastating fire. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and they really came back in full force. Adding a beautiful second dining room, state of the art kitchen, and don't even get me started on the bar. Bryan Dayton, a true cocktail genius and co-owner of the restaurant, never ceases to impress. His cocktails are a true work of art. And, I'm not the only one who thinks so. Just ask GQ.