Cuisine:

• Catering
• Lounge, club, bar
• French
• European
• Italian

Colterra Food & Wine Description:
The tiny town of Niwot, just east of Boulder, has never been a go-to culinary destination, but thanks to this chef-inspired New American restaurant---whose name means to cultivate the earth---the rural hamlet finally has a spring in its step. Chef-owner Bradford Heap, a toque who sharpened his knives in several Boulder eateries, has woven himself into the fabric of the neighborhood, turning out earth-driven and mostly local ingredients in a fetching space. The rustic dining room, which is housed in an old barn, harbors rough hewn woodwork and beams complemented by starched white tablecloths, a snazzy bar area, and contemporary artwork. Heap's dishes revolve around fresh ingredients---Colorado peaches, fava beans, sugar snap peas, artisan cheeses, straight-off-the-farm foodstuffs, and sustainably-harvested fish. We recommend the Maine lobster ravioli, a trio of house-made pasta pouches brimming with fresh lobster meat, and the honey-cured pork tenderloin tangling with dried fruits and roasted asparagus. The kitchen's offerings are bolstered by a map-spanning, well-chosen wine list, boasting numerous bottlings in the $20-$30 range.


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