Cheese Importers is a Colorado family-owned business founded in 1976. They offer natural, organic,…read moreand imported cheeses, cured meats, specialty oils, spices, olives, chocolate, and other unique specialty foods. They also have wonderful French & Italian food items, and kitchen and dining ware. There are children's gifts, beeswax candles, gift wrap, gorgeous jigsaw puzzles, glassware, French table linens, aprons, and much, much more. It is worth the experience to visit this extraordinary shop! The building was formerly the Power & Communications Building, which Cheese Importers took over in 2012. The shop is gorgeous, and the buyers are fantastic, stocking it with so many beautiful items that you will not easily find in other shops or online. The staff is friendly and informative. The prices are very high, and I don't recommend buying items you can find in your local grocery store or gift shop, but if you find interesting, unique, and beautiful items that you love, then it is worth spending the money, in my opinion. This is a great place to find exceptional gifts, especially for someone who likes to entertain. Must take home a fresh French baguette and some caramels! There is a parking lot in the rear of the building.

What a lovely experience! The only thing I wish they had were tiny samples of different cheeses…read more Some cheeses we would have liked to try before purchasing for $10-$12 a pop. But the market feel, the variety, the customer service, patio, cute atmosphere, selection, and warm baguettes made it quite the experience. We were impressed and I would drive all the way from Littleton to experience it again. We basically built ourselves a little picnic and sat outside on the patio to enjoy it all. Bring your own plates, utensils if you plan on doing what we did. We made do with the plastic knives and napkins from the bakery, but it would have been better if we came more prepared. Lovely.

Love, love, love this place. Most of the trash in landfills is from packaging so buying from here…read moremakes me feel a little better. They have a huge variety from bulk items to Colorado honey. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

This bulk shop was the only store in town with dill seeds! Great prices. Kinda crunchy, just…read moresaying. Refill your laundry soap and let's save the environment! Park on the street. Service is a little slow.

It's all carbs ALL the time but seriously, it's not bad. Certainly not the best, but good in those…read moremoments when i don't want to cook and want to convince myself that i'm eating healthier than other fast food joints... it's probably not ‍

I ordered Mac and cheese today and found three long black hairs throughout my food. Absolutely…read moredisgusting.

We went to Fortezza for Easter brunch and had a lovely time. The menu was exquisite and…read morethoughtfully put together. I started with the burrata appetizer, which had beautiful flavors with the beets and citrus. It was absolutely delicious. For my main dish, I had the risotto, which was rich and perfectly cooked, topped with a poached egg that made it even more indulgent. Dessert was incredible. The lime tart cake was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the meal. The overall vibe was warm and inviting, making it a really enjoyable brunch experience. Our server was on top of everything which was wonderful.

Fortezza is a new restaurant in quant Niwot. It over packs its punch. This little restaurant was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Definitely more of fine dining than your casual Italian food. It is a treat to have. Few places in northern Colorado can compare to the quality of food. I think it is on the level of Frasca and Flagstaff House for premier dining. We ordered from every part of the menu and were blown away how great the food was. The drinks were exceptional from the cocktail menu. We ordered a bottle of wine that will become part of our wine racks at home. Finally refreshing to find a restaurant that was actually worth the price. It may be off putting for some who come to an Italian restaurant wanting spaghetti and pizza. This is Italian fine dining. Unless you go to Italy or farm to table restaurants much of the description of food you won't understand. So trust the process and the chefs. The servers explain the menu and what they recommend for best bites. Just go with it and you will not be disappointed. This is Italian. You do get all of your food right away. It's an experience. Italians take hours for their meals (not every day like Americans generally think) so don't expect to be in and out in less than an hour. Enjoy it. It's expensive. But in the age of restaurant prices skyrocketing, you can easily go to a mediocre restaurant and still spend 150 dollars for subpar food that is not worth it (most of Colorado food). Here, you get presentations and tastes you cannot make on your own or experience often. So you pay for this. It's a treat.

Hello Longmont and Boulder County!…read more A quick check in here at Red Cedar Bistro on Main Street! We had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant today and had an absolutely wonderful experience! We ordered 4 plates three shareable and 1 entree. We were taken back by the green chili hummus! It was spectacular- a guacamole style flavor profile full of delicious chickpeas, chili and garlic. A generous portion served with pita , veggies and olives. Our Crispy potato Bravas were a delicious crispy cut potatoes cooked to perfection served with a brava sauce that was spicy, a small hint of smoke and a creamy aioli that was a perfect topper! We finished our small shareable with chef Bruschetta. Fantastic toasted bread topped with chefs choice. Our entree was a Pasta full of amazing Burrata, Pea shoot pesto and a fresh mint finish! Generous portions. Our service was exceptional and the restaurant was clean, large, open with a lot of windows and amazing art! We would not hesitate to suggest - No - encourage - Well - maybe more like - GO and visit them! Seriously, You will not be disappointed. They offer many evenings with specials, a happy hour that sounds fantastic especially for the upcoming spring/summer months! We look forward to seeing this restaurant busy! Side note restrooms are clean and reasonably sized.

So, the food was very good! Well executed and solid quality ingredients…read more However, they would absolutely kill it if they would: 1) Install decent lighting. I mean, the drip ceilings with too-bright can lights and nothing else makes for an awful vibe. I mean c'mon. Even putting cheap candled and some basic overhead lighting that adds interest to the space would go a LONG way. 2) Staff for the night, not based on bookings. Especially in a place like Longmont and the sheer size of the space (way too big), you must be prepared. Tonight (Sat) at peak time to have TWO servers and one apparent manager or owner (who didn't jump in to help handle tables) is absurd. Luckily, the young lady waiting tables and trying to make drinks was truly a delightful person. 3) Arrange the floor in a way that makes it feel more interesting. Break it up, smaller groupings, etc. The setup now feels completely amateur and random. Anyway, enough free (and unsolicited) advice. Truly, the food was VERY good, so make it pleasurable to be in the room and you'll do well!

This is a small place that does not seem fancy at all. When you walk in it feels like a fast food…read moreplace. You go up to the counter and order then you can sit at a table. They will serve you. They use real silverware and they clear the tables. Now for the import part....the food. It was very good and they also have wine and beer (but a limited selection). After the initial hesitation we really enjoyed Italian Twist and we will return. The only downside was the air conditioning. It was turned down way too cold. It is also obvious, they do a big take-out business also if that is better for you.

For basic pastas when you absolutely cannot and do not want Noodles and Co, for the same prices and…read more"make your own pasta bowl" options, this is a great alternative. They have a great online ordering menu on doordash. I was going to use their website but the service they have charges more for an online pickup order than doordash pickup. I do not at all recommend their breads though. It's not great. Very frozen-to-oven tasting. You are better off stopping in the same shopping plaza at Panera and getting a baguette. They have special dine in lunch prices that are even cheaper than the online ones. You can find them on the menu board next to the register when you go inside.

My favorite pizza place in Longmont was closed for the holiday so went here for a take out pie. I…read morehave to say that my expectations were not that great but I was pleasantly surprised how good it was! Parking is a bit cumbersome but the pizza itself was good. Margarita was the choice.

Came here for a solo lunch while in the area. It was a little hard to find-- gps had me driving in…read morecircles. Once I found it and walked in they weren't busy and it took a minute for someone to greet me-- I elected to sit at the bar and ordered the pizza special, two slices of pizza and house salad. Good pizza dough but, the sauce is a little bit on the sweet side for my pallet. Food good, service not the greatest (no real sense of urgency) and vibe was meh.

First, I wish they had seating somewhere, but just the same, our first experience with this…read morebutcher/deli was very good. My husband has lived in Longmont for two decades, and I've been here for 5 years, but neither of us had ever gone into the store. Since we were already in the shopping center to try a new place yesterday, we went to Frank's afterwards. Bottom line, we've finally found our favorite deli in the area. If it wasn't snowing today, we'd go back for a sandwich. Since we weren't immediately hungry, we instead looked over the meat selection and then zeroed in on the deli counter. I purchased just a few sample items. A bagel (they say it's a NY bagel, and it does have the right texture! Just wish they had whole wheat); whitefish salad (better than any others I've encountered in the area); cole slaw (perfectly blended - not too watery, not too dry); and a canoli, which was flaky and sweet. The deli items have an East Coast feel like no other in the area that I've encountered. Better than anything I found in Lakewood, where I lived before. And, since we just got back from a visit to my Dad in Florida, this was a welcome sight! The soup they had as a special, as well as the sandwich special descriptions sounded yummy, so we will go back, maybe this weekend. The meats also look good, so we will likely try some in the weeks to come. Again, I wish they could somehow create a place, even outside, where we could sit to eat. We could then eat right away instead of having to go home first. But even with that inconvenience, we look forward to more encounters. The young man who helped us doesn't know much yet about the choices, but I'm sure if he stays there, he'll learn. He was pleasant and helpful, asking another employee when he didn't know an answer. It's already busy there, but yes, I recommend going and waiting to try their goods! It's worth the wait.

Just love every cut that we get from Frank's! The team is…read moreamazing. It's the only place that I could get quality meat to make a Kibbeh nayyeh . Patrick you rock!

Classic Italian food from the old Blue Parrot of Louisville. I had the Little Jen combo and some…read moreextra meatballs. It comes with Garlic bread. The spaghetti is a thick noodle and the sauce was very good. The garlic bread was a treat with loads of garlic. The meatballs are very big and they are mostly meat with little to no filler. The meatballs could use some milk and breadcrumbs in order to make them more tender but that is my preference. I know that would be messing with the family recipes though . All in all very good and a value when you see the amount of food you are getting

This is a dream come true for this Italian food lover!! Excellent food, service, and nice…read moreambiance. I came here with a group of 24 people FOR LUNCH and we were greeted warmly and each of us were treated like VIP's. Starting with the in-house made bread that was FRESH and crusty but soft inside. The bread was served with olive oil and was a a great way to kick off the meal. The menu has so many choices it's hard to choose what to try. I decided to start with the ZUPPA CAPRESE soup- $8 Roasted garlic, tomato and basil with melted mozzarella crostini. Mmm mmm good! EXCELLENT layering of fresh flavors. Next I got the lunch antipasti - appetizer with steak and fire roasted peppers and eggplant. The complexity of flavors was absolutely incredible. There was enough food to make a nice meal. I didn't need anything else! Alas, the linguine putanesca - Linguine, olives, capers, garlic, tomato basil sauce called my name and I could not say no. I added some grilled chicken for protein. The pasta was cooked to perfection. The sauce was so flavorful! My only complaints are that I probably had one or 2 olives total, once you add up the little pieces. Also, that chicken I added? $6 for 6 tiny little partial chicken strips. Overall, given the great flavor and excellent service, this is my new favorite Italian restaurant! Troy - thank you for making each of us feel welcome. Bravissimo, Caprese Trattoria! I'll be back!

Came back to celebrate another birthday and ordered what I thought would be a signature dish…read more Papardelle with Bolognese sauce. Noodles were fine, but sauce was a dead ringer for Chef Boyardee--the canned kind of spaghetti-0 sauce. I didn't eat it. Another bust and another $200 meal wasted. Even the calamari was undercooked and too chewy and the mussels were tasty but TINY! Best thing on the menu is the gelato. Really good. But prolly won't return. Went 3 times in 5 weeks and all three meals were not worth repeating.