Eat & drink

Restaurant

Stem Ciders’ hilltop ciderhouse and eatery on Horizon Avenue in east Lafayette…Stem Ciders’ hilltop ciderhouse and eatery on Horizon Avenue in east Lafayette, with a food truck menu of snacks, salads, wraps, nachos and burgers, cider flights and seasonal ciders. Reservations at 303-227-3243; hours are not on its site.

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Boulder County’s long-running Ethiopian restaurant, now on South Public Road, for dine-in and take-out…Boulder County’s long-running Ethiopian restaurant, now on South Public Road, for dine-in and take-out; pickup is on the east side of the building. Its site gives two different sets of hours, so call before going.

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Indian tandoor cooking on West South Boulder Road near Public Road: tikka masala, tandoori wings…Indian tandoor cooking on West South Boulder Road near Public Road: tikka masala, tandoori wings, samosa chaat, karahi and Malabar curry, lunch and dinner daily, with catering and lunch boxes.

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Breakfast, brunch and lunch on South Public Road across from Festival Plaza…Breakfast, brunch and lunch on South Public Road across from Festival Plaza: Mediterranean and Tex-Mex touches, many vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, espresso and a full bar. Open 7:30 am to early afternoon every day.

Bar Our pick

Lafayette’s hazy-IPA brewery and taproom on East Simpson Street in Old Town…Lafayette’s hazy-IPA brewery and taproom on East Simpson Street in Old Town, three blocks east of Public Road, with a run club, book clubs, pop-ups and a can food drive on its November calendar.

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A brewery and tasting room on US 287 north of South Boulder Road, open daily from early afternoon…A brewery and tasting room on US 287 north of South Boulder Road, open daily from early afternoon; its events page is headed “Food & Trivia” but its calendar did not load for this reader.

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A private off-leash dog park with a bar at the south end of Public Road: beer, cider, mead…A private off-leash dog park with a bar at the south end of Public Road: beer, cider, mead, wine and kombucha, rotating food trucks, seating inside and out. Ages 16 and up; closed Tuesdays.

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A Colorado pub next to The Collective at the north end of Public Road…A Colorado pub next to The Collective at the north end of Public Road: a bacon-forward menu with vegetarian and vegan options, more than 400 whiskies and Colorado-brewed beers. No phone calls and no live music, by its own rule.

Coffee & Sweets

A French-style patisserie and bistro in the Atlas Valley shopping center on Arapahoe Road…A French-style patisserie and bistro in the Atlas Valley shopping center on Arapahoe Road, open every day 7 am to 3 pm: croissants, English muffins and mousse made in house, fresh-pressed orange juice and a “Decadent Hot Chocolate.”

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An herb shop on South Public Road: bulk herbs, tinctures and tea blends, aromatherapy oils, candles…An herb shop on South Public Road: bulk herbs, tinctures and tea blends, aromatherapy oils, candles, bath and body goods, books and tarot cards, and pregnancy and baby care. Open seven days.

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An independent, women-owned new-and-used bookstore and cafe on North Harrison Avenue, across from WOW!…An independent, women-owned new-and-used bookstore and cafe on North Harrison Avenue, across from WOW!, open early every day with coffee and espresso, puzzles, cards and gifts. It supports the library’s author talks.