Café Aion
1235 Pennsylvania Ave Boulder 303.993.8131 CafeAion.com
have a coast. I love getting a big table full of food to sample…creating a communal, interactive experience.” The style of eating small plates or tapas is central to Café Aion and the idea of bringing people together over food is central to Chef Dakota. Chef Dakota utilizes local ingredients and spirits whenever possible, keeping with the farm-to-table style cookery he grew up with, and still loves. Soifer sources produce from Oxford Gardens and Munson Farms, both located in Boulder and highly touted for their products. WEEKLY SPECIALS Tuesday
All night happy hour means exquisite tapas and drinks for an unbeatable price. Wednesday
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The food offerings at Café Aion align with Northern Africa, specifically Spanish and Moroccan flavors and dishes. Soifer says he chose this type of cuisine because he likes spices, bold flavors, acidity and prefers olive oil over butter. “A lot of what is grown in Morocco or the high mountains of Spain is grown here,” he says. “Herbs, peppers, squash, goats…there is a fair amount of crossover, minus we don’t
Your next Wednesday night should be spent dinning at Café Aion. For $49 you get a special Paella made with seasonal ingredients which is paired with a great bottle of wine. Thursday
Thursday nights celebrate Colorado with live bluegrass or acoustic music and feature a native craft beer and beef burger for $15. This café is truly unique as it offers deeply developed flavors, high-end ingredients that are locally sourced and a community atmosphere that is missing from most establishments. Check Café Aion’s website for updates on specials, upcoming events and new menu items.
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