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Organic Sandwich Company Turkey and Bacon Jam Sandwich
drink is the Gandhara Forever, a blend of Indian rum, aquavit, mango kefir and lemongrass. The cocktail has a super silky texture, is not too sweet and is comfortably exotic. Another hot menu item is Tropic Like It’s Hot: Oaxacan rum, mezcal, cactus fruit, ancho chili and sour orange. This one’s smoky and earthy with savory and dried fruit aspects.
Zolo Southwestern Grill Chicken Enchiladas
Centro Mexican Kitchen The Quesadilla 2525 Arapahoe Ave. The chicken enchiladas have been a Zolo menu staple since it opened in 1994, and they have remained a crowd favorite all these years. Served alongside smoked queso, achiote rice, pinto beans, crema and your choice of red, green or Christmas chile, they’re a Boulder classic. Pro tip: Add the fried egg.
1500 Pearl St., Suite F The house-made bacon jam is a Boulder fave at this Pearl Street restaurant. (You’ll know when they’re making the jam because it smells incredible.) It takes a lot of time and effort to make the bacon jam. Chefs add bacon, onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar and brewed coffee (to balance everything out) and cook slowly until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Try it on the pretzel bread with turkey, with romaine, tomato and avocado aioli. It’s such a staple that the bacon jam even has its own T-shirt for its fan club.
Jungle Gandhara Forever
950 Pearl St. Yes, the simple quesadilla is where it’s at at Centro. Only this isn’t your typical gringo quesadilla. Centro’s is rustic and grilled until lightly charred. It’s then stuffed with vegetables and three melty cheeses (oaxaca, asadero and cheddar) and served with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and crema. Add grilled chicken, garlic shrimp, carnitas or grilled skirt steak if you want more protein.
2027 13th St.
Jungle, in downtown Boulder, is a Caribbean tiki bar. Not sure what exotic drink to try in this landlocked mountain town? The most popular
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The Post Brewing Co Fried Chicken and Howdy Beer
2018 10th St.
Steakhouse No. 316:
Featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives,” The Post’s award-winning fried chicken is the most beloved menu item. This dish starts with humanely raised chickens, which are brined for hours, dipped in milk, seasoned with glutenfree flour and then fried. The local way to round it out: paired with a Howdy Western Pilsner.
1922 13th St. Of course, steak is the spotlight at this boutique steakhouse. But don’t overlook the unique experience of ordering a tableside caesar salad. Servers have mastered this traditional art; it’s entertaining to watch, made right before your eyes. Servers macerate fresh ingredients with two forks in an 18-inch, hand-carved, cherry wood bowl. The real art lies in the emulsification of oil into the mixture with precision, making a creamy and nuanced dressing. Tossed with romaine lettuce and croutons, the salad is plated and finished with white anchovies and fresh-cracked black pepper.