DQ’s December Musings. From Big Red F’s departure from delivery apps to city maintenance and clean up ahead of Sundance and plenty in between, hear all that’s good in DQ’s mind this week.

Listen to the joys and challenges of running a seafood joint as DQ and Chef Sheila are joined by Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills & Ryan Prewitt of Pêche New Orleans. Plus, hear from Cheetie Kumar about the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s important advocacy work in Washington.

DQ talks with Joe Hovancak (Former VP of Economic Vitality of the Boulder Chamber, now VP of Caruso Ventures) about allll the Boulder things from Quantum to homelessness; plus we'll hear from Mackenzie Sehlke of the Boulder County Farmers Markets.

Boulder LEGEND Frank Day passed away recently. In this episode, we listen in to a conversation he and Dave Query recorded a couple years ago out on the front porch. Covering everything from Boulder history to knife fights, this episode is a special one.

Join us for a culinary trip around the world, as we celebrate food traditions to ring in the new year. In the southern US, we sample "Hoppin' John" a dish based on black eyed peas, collard greens and corn bread. Then it's off to La Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain to take on the "Las Doce Uvas de la Suerte" challenge and hear about other new year food traditions in Spanish speaking countries. Finally, we visit Japan to learn about Osechi Ryori.

A walk down memory lane of the glorious history of Boulder restaurants all the way from The Aristocrat, to Michelin stars and the state of the state today.

Join us on this episode of the Big Red F Community Table Podcast as Dana Query sits down with her two step-sons, Matt and Harrison Query. The brothers share their personal stories, including their upbringing in Boulder, career paths, and how they ventured into writing and producing books with film adaptations. The discussion covers their collaborative process in writing novels and screenplays, the challenges and rewards of working together, and insights into the film and literary industries. The episode also touches on the inspiration behind their works and the supportive family environment that fueled their creative pursuits. After the main interview Harrison speaks with the Query's manager, Scott Glassgold, about the film industry and the Query's success from his viewpoint.

In this episode of 'Community Table,' host Dave Query reconnects with Doug Emerson, owner of the iconic University Bikes in Boulder. They reminisce about their 35-year friendship and discuss everything from immigration to employee handbooks. They delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the bike industry, the rise of electric bikes, and discuss the challenges and joys of running a longstanding business. Doug also shares insights on Boulder’s evolution and the importance of offering exceptional customer service in retail.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:28 Meet Doug Emerson

03:22 COVID-19 Impact on the Bike Industry

05:05 The Future of the Bike Industry

07:04 Service and Hospitality at University Bikes

10:38 The Rise of Electric Bikes

18:53 Challenges and Changes in Boulder

21:02 Conclusion and Farewell

21:18 Bonus: Local Music Announcement - Amaryllis at The Velvet Elk

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