Yesterday, our Executive Chef Chris Cunningham stepped out of The Sink kitchen and into a very different one.
As part of All Roads’ new Chefs at the Shelter program, Chris prepared a full meal for residents using only the donated ingredients available.
He walked into the kitchen, saw what he had to work with, and got to work. “We’re not here to flex – we’re here to feed people and help our community,” said Chris to Lindsey Sharp, Assistant Director of Development at All Roads.
As we entered The Sink's 100th anniversary, we knew we had a remarkable story to tell—the tale of a Boulder institution that has stood the test of time and been the backdrop of countless memories and shared moments.
As the current caretakers of The Sink, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to share some of the many stories that have unfolded within these walls and pay tribute to everyone who played a role in making it what it is today.
The Coloradan's Lisa Friedrich Truesdale has written a captivating article about The Sink's 100th anniversary, tracing our history and some fun memories from CU alums. We want to thank Lisa for her excellent work bringing our story to life.
The Sink has served generations of CU Buffs in its 100 years in business. Here are some highlights from the insightful article:
January 26, 2023
In case you haven't heard, The Sink turned 100 this year! For a special anniversary issue of The Boulder Weekly, Colin Wrenn sat down with us to talk about this momentous milestone, history, upcoming celebrations, and more.
Read the full article here.
Visiting Boulder or showing off our unique community to your out-of-town guests? Our friends at Travel Boulder have created a bucket list with plenty of great activities. From hiking Chautauqua to an adventure along the Boulder Beer Trail – with a stop at our sister restaurant, West Flanders – there’s something for everyone! Of course, they couldn’t have created The 2019 Boulder Bucket List without including a stop at Boulder’s oldest restaurant- The Sink!
On February 4th, 2019, former Sink Manager and Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee, Chuck Morris came to The Sink to sign the Wall of Fame next to his newest caricature.
Morris, alongside KBCO, was celebrated for his achievements in the Colorado music scene by being inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame presented by Comfort Dental on December 3, 2018.
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