Crestview park on the bench

This is a text exchange I had with Ryan Jamieson running for city Council. They said they are “against” flock and ALPR. I believe this exchange may be of interest to some voters. This is NOT an endorsement, just information.

Hi all, I have a birthday tradition of doing a photo booth pic every year. Was in license no 1 tonight for this purpose and it seems their photo booth is gone ? Or has moved within the establishment and I did not investigate hard enough to find it ? Any local ish alternatives, bonus points if they’re in a fun bar type atmosphere ? Thanks in advance.

Endorsement list compiled by Boulder Colorado Voter Guide. Full write-up at City of Boulder Council Candidates.

EDIT: Tina Marquis also has the Gun Sense Candidate distinction.

I must preface this post with a caveat and some background. This is meant to be equal parts straight dope review and tongue-in-cheek shit post. Relax, thanks for reading, and let me have it with your thoughts and informed opinions.

In a previous post, many people suggested that Il Pastaio is hands down, the best Italian restaurant in Boulder. Having lived here for many years without giving it a serious go, I decided (at the urging of several Redditors) to give it a try again in earnest, and have sampled a variety of dishes and sides. Certainly enough for an informed opinion.

Most importantly, I want to highlight the people and service at Il Pastaio. Everyone is kind and attentive. I will eat there again…and I mean nothing personally against the good folks there when I say, unequivocally that Team Il Pastaio in the prior post is utterly clueless when it comes to judging food! IP and Morso aren’t even in the same league, regardless of whether you want to split hairs about Italian vs. NY Italian American. One of these places is objectively better than the other.

IP Pros:
- the pasta is fresh and awesome (as it should be)
- the rolls (OMG)

IP Cons:
- almost everything else
- cramped space

To be fair, I have not tried all of their sauces, but I found the few I did try so far to be serviceable. Did not add or detract, which is fine. Also on the positive tip, ALL of the pastas have been on point. Fettuccine, spaghetti, and ravioli - my personal benchmark - all hit. For this reason alone, I’ll continue to patronize this lovely establishment.

On the downside, I found pretty much everything else to be lacking oomph and flavor. The chicken parm is pretty good, but nothing I’d call extraordinary. Average. The meatballs are a tasteless disappointment - DO NOT ORDER THESE. Mine were dry and bereft of any spice or flavor at all. I finished them because I wanted protein in my meal, but never again. The Three Bean salad has potential, but again, I was disappointed by the lack of flavor. I really wanted that one to be better than it was. It was ok to have the beans and onion shine through, but a little more than the natural taste of the beans and oil would help that one along a lot.

To end on a positive note, I’ll say that I’m a sucker for good bread and the rolls are among the best I’ve ever had. I like them so much that I consider them to be a free dessert I legit save them as the last thing I eat because they just make me feel good. So, so delicious.

BOTTOM LINE: I’ll eat here again occasionally for the pastas and bread, and the staff and service are great. Otherwise, Il Pastaio is a slightly above-average, serviceable Italian restaurant. If you think it’s better than Morso or Basta you’re nuts - remind me to never take food recs from you.

Hi all,

I understand that the Pioneer Inn closed and is now a spot called the Covered Wagon. A family friend was a bartender at the Pioneer Inn and passed away in the 90s, supposedly there was a photo of him as a memorial inside, but I’m from out of state and never went to see it. This is a long shot, but if anyone has photos of the interior or connections who might, please let me know!

Wondering if anyone has experience with Delta Effects in G'barrel? Good reviews but I had never heard of them.

If you live in Boulder, Colorado or have a Boulder Public Library card, please join me in fighting against library director David Farnan's decision to close the Main Library's Teen Space.

Boulder Public Library recently announced the removal of several services on top of laying off 20% of staff. One of the services that BPL director, David Farnan, and the board decided to cut was Boulder Main’s Teen Space. They are planning to close the Teen Space and turn it into a meeting room.

Teens have been historically underserved in libraries and Boulder is no exception. I was the Teen Librarian at Boulder Main from 2024-2025. Before I started working there, the Teen Space was routinely closed when there was not enough staff available. During my first week, several of the Teen Space regulars told me how unfair it was that their space was always closed. They were angry and did not trust that the library considered their needs. It took a lot of listening to teen input and advocating on their behalf to regain that trust. When I worked there, there were teens that came to that space every single day. They relied on it being open for them so they could study, use the computers, socialize with friends, play games, make crafts, learn new skills, and have something to eat. I know how much that space means to those teens and that it is needed.

At the last library board meeting on Sept. 29th, David Farnan stated that he thinks that BPLD can remain a good library while removing several core services. I disagree. You cannot remain a good library when you ignore the needs of an entire age group in your community. It is also very shady to hide critical information like this from the community until after the decision has been made and to then be upset when the information is “leaked” to the public. Your job is to serve the public and the least you can do is be transparent.

Remember, libraries serve the needs of the community! That means that the community can and should voice their opinions.

Do you live in Boulder, CO or are you a BPLD card holder? Contact Director David Farnan and/or attend the next Library District Board of Trustees meeting to voice your opposition to the decision to close Boulder Main Library's Teen Space.

I moved here alone for a job 2 years ago and absolutely love it here. However I’m having a difficult time finding opportunities to socialize that aren’t super intimidating (e.g. climbing gyms, run clubs, yoga studios, bars etc.)

I’m looking for suggestions or advice on meeting other people my age that don’t require throwing myself completely into the deep end of a new climbing gym or club (by myself). I’m very open to things such as hobby groups , sports, hiking groups and volunteer groups.

I know there are so many opportunities here to meet people but I just can’t seem to find a way in. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Momma was in the brush. Out in East Boulder. They acted like siblings. Brown one pushed the black one over.

Also this morning a bunch of trash cans were knocked over. Guessing these are the responsible parties. Please don’t put trash out till morning of pickup. Don’t let bears get in trouble.

Boulder Social only showing football. Any ideas on where to watch?

Hi!

Our previous rental agency has apparently decided our security deposit is a donation. They didn't return the security deposit after 60 days and didn't respond to our 7 day demand letter. They did acknowledge an email with our address.

We are looking for recommendations for a lawyer who handles landlord-tenant disputes in Boulder and can help us get our money back. Treble damages for the security deposit is above small claims court maximum so we have to go to real court.

Would love any recommendations for a lawyer who is 1) good at their job and 2) won't judge us for knowing nothing about how the law works

Thanks for helping us exercise our legal right to sue! Yahoo! Feeling like an American!

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/boulder-photo-radar-vans-denver-80-cameras/73-8eeb5f69-92b3-4160-aef7-4528aa999ce1

Do they really think that it is more expensive to park vans throughout the city than it will be to hire more traffic officers to replace the empty vans or are they planning on letting the dangerous loony drivers go even more unchecked than they already do?

We're planning a full kitchen remodel and would really appreciate recommendations for good local contractors.

We're looking to redesign the kitchen layout, replace the cabinets and countertops, and generally give the whole space a complete update.

After we tear out the old kitchen and the floor space is ready, we want to install IKEA cabinets and work surfaces because a fancy GC firm with a custom cabinet company, plus markup, costs waaaay too much. (Sorry Boulder, but we are not all millionaires.)

The project will involve:

• Removal of the existing kitchen
• Relocating the stove and oven
• New kitchen cabinetry and countertops
• Some electrical work based on the layout
• Minor plumbing work
• Installation of appliances, lighting and finishes

I'd love to hear from someone who worked with a GC or kitchen specialist and used IKEA cabinets.

And I'd also like to hear from people who've had their own kitchens remodeled and would genuinely recommend a more affordable contractor/kitchen specialist.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

I'm not sure how these guys are paying the bills. I've been waiting at their window 50 minutes for an order. They are putting out 1 order every 8-10 minutes. I hear the food is great. But if they always work this slowly I'm not sure how this makes money.

I thought this might be helpful for people still deciding on who to vote for in the coming weeks! I hope we get a city council member debate as well

I am updating a list of organizations and community groups who are either distributing free Thanksgiving turkey meal boxes and/or hosting a free Thanksgiving meal in 2026. If you know of any (maybe your church or service group is planning something) please send me the into including any links if one has to register for the distribution or meal. Thanks.

Do you know where I can get four Michael Kors bags fixed? It's mainly the leather crossbody straps that are torn. Thank you so much. 🌻