UnCorked Blog

A Reference Guide to Meat Cuts

Have you ever been confused browsing a menu? Now you can order like a professional, and feel confident about how you want your dish to arrive.

Sweet on Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and we’re getting pretty excited for one of our favorite things about this holiday: chocolate.

New Year, New You

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.

Recipe: Chef Jim’s Holiday Oysters

Looking for a new family holiday recipe favorite? The holidays around the Smailer house wouldn’t be complete without this warm, cozy heirloom dish.

Holiday Parties: Making Spirits Bright

We’re proud to have been a family establishment for nearly 50 years, maintaining the excellent quality that make us a favorite for holiday parties!

The Perfect Pair for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Whether you’re dining with us, or planning your own Thanksgiving feast, we’ve got you covered with pairing suggestions for all kinds of decadent dishes.

We Heart Artichokes

October is an ideal time for foodies in town to experience the warmth and depth of fall flavors. One of our favorites is the artichoke.

Chef Kirsten’s Belgian Chocolate Mousse Recipe

The Cork’s talented pastry chefs use this chocolate mousse recipe at the Boulder Cork. Yields 16-18 4oz servings.

50 Shades of Rosé

Fall is in the air, and when the summer heat is winding down, but it’s not yet time for a big glass of red wine by the fire, we think of one thing: rosé.

August Farmer’s Market Fun

Throughout August, you can find Chef Jim strolling through the market, looking for great ingredients for the food you love.

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!