/tags/restaurants Restaurants en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-04-19/fancy-drinks-in-fun-spaces-how-mocktails-are-changing-nocos-nightlife The popularity of mocktails is soaring, and while many bars in Northern Colorado have non-alcoholic menus, there’s not yet a completely sober space for people to hang out. Today on In The NoCo, we hear about two mixologists who are trying to create fun spaces for people to explore sobriety. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-04-19/fancy-drinks-in-fun-spaces-how-mocktails-are-changing-nocos-nightlife In The NoCo, Emma VandenEinde, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-02-05/boulders-latest-redevelopment-project-jeopardizes-iconic-dark-horse-bar A massive redevelopment project in Boulder is causing a lot of angst in the community, especially because it would involve the demolition of the Dark Horse bar, an iconic local establishment. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:16:01 GMT /news/2024-02-05/boulders-latest-redevelopment-project-jeopardizes-iconic-dark-horse-bar Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-01-23/expect-to-see-more-orange-cones-and-bulldozers-as-johnstown-development-booms Millions of square feet of new residential and commercial development are either under construction or in the planning phase in Johnstown, a town that has exploded in growth in recent years. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:14:49 GMT /news/2024-01-23/expect-to-see-more-orange-cones-and-bulldozers-as-johnstown-development-booms Emma VandenEinde /podcast/inthenoco/2023-11-10/colorados-restaurants-are-hungry-for-help-how-one-program-is-helping-to-feed-that-need Colorado restaurants are struggling with steep inflation and a shrinking workforce. Today on In The NoCo we learn how that’s affecting your favorite eateries and how one program is connecting hungry restaurants with new workers. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-11-10/colorados-restaurants-are-hungry-for-help-how-one-program-is-helping-to-feed-that-need In The NoCo /news/2023-09-12/it-was-very-very-special-boulder-restaurant-wins-prestigious-food-award Basta, a wood-fired Italian restaurant in East Boulder, is among a handful of northern Colorado eateries to win the Bib Gourmand food award, given out by the Michelin guide. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:47:31 GMT /news/2023-09-12/it-was-very-very-special-boulder-restaurant-wins-prestigious-food-award Leigh Paterson /news/2023-08-11/colorado-is-the-no-1-state-for-restaurant-inflation-customers-are-seeing-it-in-menu-prices Restaurant prices in Colorado are increasing faster than anywhere else in the country, and it's hurting both restaurants and customers. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:16:45 GMT /news/2023-08-11/colorado-is-the-no-1-state-for-restaurant-inflation-customers-are-seeing-it-in-menu-prices Dylan Simard /news/2022-12-23/casa-bonita-the-disneyland-of-mexican-restaurants-to-reopen-in-may-2023 Casa Bonita, Denver’s beloved Mexican-themed restaurant, is aiming to re-open in May 2023, according to a video announcement made by owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the show South Park. Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:33:10 GMT /news/2022-12-23/casa-bonita-the-disneyland-of-mexican-restaurants-to-reopen-in-may-2023 Rae Solomon /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-01-31/amid-restaurant-labor-shortages-an-apprenticeship-program-pairs-young-people-with-restaurants-that-need-help Before the pandemic, restaurants accounted for nearly 10% of the state’s labor force. Since the pandemic began, restaurants and the workers who keep them running have been hit hard. An apprenticeship program is pairing young people looking to start a career in the food industry with restaurants looking for help. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:45:23 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2022-01-31/amid-restaurant-labor-shortages-an-apprenticeship-program-pairs-young-people-with-restaurants-that-need-help Henry Zimmerman, Erin O'Toole /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-09-28/colorado-restaurants-are-back-but-many-are-still-missing-workers Colorado restaurants are thriving in the front of the house, but behind the kitchen doors is a major worker shortage. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:41:01 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-09-28/colorado-restaurants-are-back-but-many-are-still-missing-workers Alana Schreiber, Colorado Edition /business/2021-04-29/restaurants-struggle-to-bring-back-employees As the economy reopens, restaurants remain far from pre-pandemic employment levels. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:46:49 GMT /business/2021-04-29/restaurants-struggle-to-bring-back-employees Stephanie Serrano