🍥 Let’s Slurp, Boulder! | | | When rain’s rolling in and there’s only one thing to do: grab a bowl of ramen and embrace the cozy vibes. This week’s issue dives head-first into Boulder’s top ramen spots—from beloved mainstays to secret Sunday-only gems. Whether you’re team tonkotsu or miso misfit, there’s a warm, brothy hug out there with your name on it. | Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas. | Let’s dig in! | — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉 | | 🧠 Trivia Time | 👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer and a fun park fact! 🌳 | | 🍜 Boulder’s Best Bowls: Ramen Showdown! | | Rainy days? Craving some comfort in a bowl? Let’s talk ramen—the soul-soothing, belly-warming goodness that’s perfect for Boulder’s cool mountain nights (or rainy spring afternoons!). We’ve rounded up some top contenders, crowd favorites, and secret noodle spots that locals swear by. Grab those chopsticks and let’s slurp our way through the best ramen in town: | 🔴 Dragonfly Noodle – A consistent favorite for their rich, creamy tonkotsu broth and house-made noodles. Some say it’s a little salty, but hey, that’s part of the charm! | 🍜 My Izakaya – Small, cozy, and cozy vibes for days. Ramen’s only on Sundays, so plan ahead! | 🍥 Peko Peko – Nestled inside Avanti, this spot brings big flavor and killer Pearl Street views (head to the top floor for that!). | 🌶️ Bowl Izakaya in Longmont – Okay, it’s a drive, but if you’re craving spicy ramen, this spot’s a must. | 🍜 Sachi Sushi in Niwot – Another Sunday-only gem—come early before they sell out! | 🌸 Shin Yuu Izakaya in Louisville – If you’re willing to venture outside Boulder, this place has top-notch broth and even yakitori skewers to pair. | 🥢 Honorable Mentions – Rakkan Ramen (fast, no-frills, and all about the flavor) and the dearly missed Black Pepper Pho (RIP, mango sticky rice + quail eggs combo, you are gone but not forgotten!). | 💡 Pro Tips: | Sunday slurping: Plan ahead for spots like My Izakaya and Sachi Sushi, which are only dishing out ramen on Sundays. Stay cozy: Nothing beats ramen on a rainy day—consider it your warm, noodle hug from Boulder’s culinary scene. Bring a friend (or two): Ramen is always better shared, especially when you’re debating the merits of tonkotsu vs. miso.
| Got a favorite ramen spot we missed? Hit reply and spill the noodle tea. 🍜🎉 | | 🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭 | Monday, June 9 | 🆓 Free Events | 🧠 This is a Clue Trivia📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) | 🍻 Twisted Bingo📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) | 🏃♂️ Boulder Pub Run Club📍 Sanitas Brewing Co. | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) | Boulder Concert Band at Martin Park 📍 Marshall Mesa Loop, 36th Street and Eastman Avenue | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Enjoy an evening of live music from the Boulder Concert Band—perfect for a relaxing summer Monday!
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| Tuesday, June 10 | 🆓 Free Events | 🔥 Junkyard Monthly Flow Jam📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 $10 suggested donation (recurring monthly, 4th Tuesday) | 🛝 Junkyard Open Play📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ Various Hours | 💵 $10 kids / $5 adults (recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) | 🎉 Smarty Party📍 Avanti F&B | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) | 🎧 Turntable Tuesday📍 VisionQuest Brewery | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) | Behind the Music: Composer Scott Ordway 📍 Dairy Arts Center | ⏰ 7:00 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $5–$35 | Composer Scott Ordway shares the stories behind his works in this unique talk and performance. | Technique Class: Pressed Flowers in Stained Glass 📍 Colorado Glassworks | ⏰ 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 🎟️ $185 | Explore the art of incorporating pressed flowers into stained glass in this hands-on class. |
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| Want more? See the full calendar → Boulder Event Calendar | | 🌟 That’s a Wrap! | | Here’s to rainy days made brighter with perfect bowls of ramen! Stay warm, stay curious, and keep exploring Boulder’s culinary corners. See you next time, noodle warriors! 🍜✨ | 🧠 Answer: B) South Park, of course! 🎭📺 | Those iconic characters were dreamed up in Boulder by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who met as students and discovered they shared a love for satirical humor. Fun fact: their CU Boulder days fueled the creation of this infamous show! |
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