There's a lot of reasons to visit Boulder, whether it be shopping along Pearl Street, hiking, biking, concert-going — you name it. Sampling Boulder's restaurant scene is a worth a trip on its own, and Eater Denver contributor Grace Boyle is here to share some of the hottest venues. It's a testament to the last year in local restaurant openings that a couple of these places already feel like mainstays. The list is definitely subject to change in coming months, but for now, here's the Eater Heat Map to Boulder, a chronicle of the city's restaurants of the moment.

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