The Pearl Street Mall, of course, is lined with patios, and they're all filled with the beautiful people who love to see and be seen. And what a scene it is. It's hard to beat sitting for an hour, watching the parade go by, the kids, the exhausted parents, the shoppers, the hard bodies and the round ones. But a bit more off the beaten track are some patios where you actually can carry on a conversation, enjoy the sunset and take some time out of the Boulder rat race. It's a neighborhood bar.
People can eat an entree, or munch on nachos, quesadillas, guacamole, fries, chips and salsa.
Also off the Mall, at the intersection of Spruce and 13th streets, patrons of The Corner Bar can enjoy the Boulderado's sophisticated appetizers, or the full menu from Q's restaurant, according to Manager Shannon Moody. We're not on the Mall. We're not on the Hill. A bit further afield, but well worth the drive, is the Fawnbrook Inn at Allen's Park. Beginning Mother's Day weekend, the restaurant will be open summer hours, Tuesday through Sundays.