Reader: Beehive needs to differentiate itself from the pack...or is that swarm?

By Patricia Calhoun Wed., Jul. 11 2012 at 6:51 AM

Nearly a decade after it buzzed off from its home in central Denver (the spot now occupied by Table 6), the Beehive is back. But this time, chef/owner Janice Henning has landed in Boulder -- where her farm-to-table approach isn't nearly as novel as it was in Denver a decade ago.

Says Monopod:

Looking forward to checking it out, but I hope they do something to differentiate themselves from the pack. Emphasizing "seasonal and local ingredients" and presenting them in a "simple manner," while laudable, is kind of the price of admission to the Boulder restaurant scene; everyone already does that (just to take a few examples, Kitchen, SALT, Oak, Black Cat, and Riff's all have exactly the same emphasis and all are located within a couple of blocks of Beehive's new digs). Hopefully they can do something that will set them apart, perhaps by making their food actually affordable (not just offering "small plates" that are 3 bites of food for $8). We already have plenty of lovely-but-expensive farm-to-table places; it would be great to have more offerings where people could enjoy them more than once or twice a year.

Will the Beehive keep Boulder buzzing? Post your thoughts below.

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Beehive

2018 10th St., Boulder, CO

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Loving the Honey so far.

While I agree that the farm to table term is overused and actually by the time it gets to the plate it is incredibly muddled in my experience. The staff at Beehive informed us that it actually was just fresh and local seasonal cuisine in a casual bistro setting, they actually clearly stayed away from the farm to table label. I believe that farm to table actually implies that the majority of the menu comes that way, yet in the places you mention as farm to table that has not been this dinners experience. I think that the biggest difference in this place is that this is Women Chef owned establishment which is certainly a piece that differentiates itself from the rest of all the restaurants in Boulder. For someone who dines out a lot in Boulder and else where in the US, Beehive is a welcome addition to the list of fine restaurants that you mention. Remember there are far more options of greasy, unhealthy and chain establishments in Boulder then this small band of restaurants elevating the fresh options for a great dinning experience in Boulder.

Ann

Having lived around the corner from the old Beehive - let me tell you, Janice can cook. You will like this place - ambiance and food will be the best. I'm only sorry it's in Boulder, because I never go up there to eat.