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Many of us have started the new year with a few resolutions. No matter whether they’re based on social, financial or health goals, we’re here to help you achieve them.

Social health. If one of your goals is to rekindle old friendships or improve current relationships, The Cork is a wonderful meeting spot. Whether you’re enjoying happy hour in our popular cocktail lounge, or savoring dinner in one of our cozy dining rooms, we provide you with a perfect social environment to catch up with the important people in your life.

Eating right. One of the most common resolutions is about eating healthfully. If you’re out for a date night or you just don’t have time to cook, it can be challenging to stick to this one, but we’ve got you covered. With responsibly farmed meats, local and organic vegetables, and healthy grains, we make it easy to make healthy choices. We’re also happy to accommodate any dietary requests to help you stick to your 2017 goals.

Spending responsibly. Your resolution may be about how and where to spend money in the new year–maybe you resolve to spend less, or stick to small, local businesses like us. We’ve got lots of options that’ll help you stay within your budget, including our excellent happy hour and early bird menus. If you’re looking to save on wine, we also have reasonably-priced wines by the glass, as well as regular wine specials.

Whatever your resolution, you can count on us to help you achieve it!

The Boulder Farmers Market is in full swing, and we’re excited about the gorgeous seasonal and local veggies we find there. Greens are finally in season, and Chef Jim is already crafting ways to weave them into our dishes, incorporating fresh, organic arugula into our salads and introducing a variety of braising greens into daily specials.

Of course, the Farmers Market isn’t our only source of fresh produce—our garden is brimming with delicious herbs. Throughout the summer, we cultivate a variety that make their way into dishes, appear alongside them as garnishes and get muddled in summer cocktails. We are proud to bring you such hyperlocal treats as lovage, basil, sage, oregano, borage, lavender, rosemary, parsley, sorrel, thyme, fennel, mint and more.

If all this talk about fresh greens has you hooked, grab some fresh parsley from the market this weekend and try Chef Jim’s great Spring Salsa Verde recipe. We highly recommend pairing this delectable sauce with fresh white fish or steak and a nice, crisp white wine.

And of course, we always welcome you to join us for a taste of these local and seasonal flavors any day of the week (we’ll help you pair the wine). Never hesitate to ask about our daily specials or recommendations. Chef Jim’s just getting started!

Cynthia Wamboldt

While in town visiting son, we went to this restaurant for an early supper (us old folks like this). It was HAPPY HOUR! Hubby and I ordered local craft beer (Avery by gunbarrel brewery) and 7.00 during happy hour. The IPA was crisp and icy cold-PERFECT! The happy hour menu featured appetizers and entrees. Smaller in size but not taste! I had the prime rib which came with broccoli and mashed potatoes. It came medium rare (as ordered) but was a bit tough, not horrible but definitely you had to chew alot. The potatoes were stiff and tepid and quite frankly, bland. The broccoli was excellent so I don't understand why the other items were so so. Hubby's happy hour sized fish and chips were abundant and delicious. He couldn't finish the fries he was so stuffed. Sons prime rib sandwich was so tasty, son devoured it in 10 flat. Sons partner had the sake salmon which he proclaimed delicious! We ordered dessert (OF COURSE!). Sons partner had the carrot cake and I ordered the corks famous mud pie. IT WAS DIVINE!!!! The coffee ice cream meshed brilliantly with the almonds, caramel, etc. There was so much going on with this dessert I had difficulty deciding where to start! And the size? It literally was the size of a quarter portion of cake! I tried the carrot cake too and it was spot on! Not too sweet and perfectly frosted! (Too much frosting will overpower the cake). Our server was low key, perfect timing and friendly. This was a pricey meal, no lie. We had drinks, entrees, desserts and with the tip it was $270.00. Despite my somewhat disappointing entree, everyone else was squealing with delight! Definitely a return visit the next time we're in Boulder. I'll absolutely give it a 2nd chance.

Liam O'Keefe

The best prime rib (and staff) in Boulder

Karen Bryan

Celebrated Mom and Dad's 60th Anniversary here. Private room, excellent staff, delicious food, beautiful gardens. Thank you for helping us make it so special!

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