Boulder County Farmers Markets: At the Market: Food vendors can solve your dinner dilemma
Boulder County Farmers Markets
Sometimes, the worst part of dinner is deciding what to eat. It’s no wonder food courts have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Our markets host a full food court with hot, ready-to-eat meals from global cuisines.
This week, we’re highlighting some of the incredible stories from the restaurants and food trucks that whip up deliciousness at our Boulder Wednesday market each week. With so many options to choose from, everyone in your household can walk away with their dinner cravings satisfied.
Vietnamese fare: Savory Saigon
Maybe you’ve seen the impressive line at Savory Saigon’s booth on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings. Their loyal customers know there is something for everyone in their extensive offerings of fresh Vietnamese cuisine. Tammy Phuong Greening has created a menu that ranges from noodle bowls to savory and sweet crepes and includes a colorful array of refreshing drinks, from traditional Thai iced tea to innovative pomegranate ginger juices.
Tammy immigrated to the United States in 1988 from Vietnam and worked incredibly hard to become a small business owner in the nail industry. However, in 2006 she realized the hours and work were not rewarding and pivoted to cooking. Phuong has dedicated herself to providing quality food and building community with her customers, farmers and other vendors.
New at the Market: Momo House
Daya Katila, an emigree from Nepal, founded Momo House out of Westminster. After arriving in Colorado, Katila wanted to find a way to bring the flavors and culture of Nepal to the Denver Metro area. Momos became popular in Nepal after Tibetan refugees brought their traditional dumplings to the country in the 1950s and 1960s. The cuisine quickly took off and now can be found everywhere from street stalls to five-star hotels across Nepal. Momo House uses locally sourced, fresh ingredients to make their momos as delicious and healthy as possible. Their vegan and chicken momos utilize fresh herbs, ginger, garlic and chili to keep things flavorful — and a little spicy.
Wednesday-Market exclusive: Tostadas Food Truck
Tostadas Food Truck serves traditional Guatemalan cuisine in Boulder and Denver metro areas. Tostadas Food Truck was founded by Chef Emanuel Romero Guzman, who grew up in Antigua, Guatemala, attended culinary school on the coast of Guatemala, and then moved to New York City, where he cooked in restaurants preparing everything from Italian food to vegan Mexican cuisine. Using his sharp culinary skills and love for Guatemalan cuisine, Chef Romero Guzman seeks to introduce more people to Guatemalan food, educate customers about Guatemalan culture and honor the rich culinary traditions of Antiguan street vendors.
Mexican street food: Tacos Del Norte
Tacos Del Norte was founded by Belén (from Madrid, Spain) and Rolando (from Monterrey, Mexico) in 2013. They are passionate about using the best ingredients to create authentic, Mexican-style cuisine in Boulder. Tacos Del Norte serves street tacos, quesadillas, burritos and aguas frescas every Wednesday and Saturday at the Boulder Farmers Markets. Just this year, Rolando joined the board of directors for Boulder County Farmers Markets, bringing years of experience in business management, real estate and nonprofit work to benefit our entire community of vendors. Be sure to stop by their stand and say hello to Rolando tonight.
South Sudan-inspired eats: Susan’s Samosas
At age 6, Susan Loriho found refuge at a Kenyan orphanage, after escaping a decades-long civil war in Sudan. At 18, she journeyed to the U.S. and eventually found her way to Colorado. She founded Susan’s Samosas after losing her job at the beginning of the pandemic. Leaning into her cultural background, she began making samosas to share with her community. These samosas are filled with organic vegetables, different locally raised meats and even fruit and chocolate for a dessert option.
Pizza party: Lenin’s Wood-Fired Pizzas
Lenin Ramirez has been a pizza chef for the past 10 years. When you bite into a slice of his wood-fired thin-crust pizza, you can tell. Ramirez started his own business in 2020 when he converted a handicapped bus into a mobile wood-fired pizza oven. Try pizzas with red-sauce, pesto or white-sauce bases and creative combinations of meats and local veggies. With a new breakfast pizza on his menu, Ramirez has given us all the excuses we need to have pizza for every meal.
We can’t wait to see you at the Boulder Farmers Market tonight. Bring a reusable bag and an appetite for local food. Learn more about us at bcfm.org, or follow us on Instagram @bcfm.
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