The weather outside certainly is frightful -- snow is coming down at a tremendous rate, the roads look like they've been covered in pear-flavored slushees, and I heard a rumor they played "White Christmas" in the lobby earlier this morning. And yet Easter is just around the corner! I think Easter sneaks up on a lot of people because it's a different date every year. This year it's on Sunday, April 4th. Don't panic if you haven't ordered your Honeybake Ham -- just pick up the phone and call us for reservations to our Easter Brunch Buffet. Visit our website to check out the delicious menu Chef Pete is planning. Find out why we've been declared "The Best Easter Brunch Option in Boulder, Colorado."
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Showing posts with label Pete Morrison. Show all posts
Friday, March 19, 2010
Easter Brunch Buffet at the Hotel Boulderado
The weather outside certainly is frightful -- snow is coming down at a tremendous rate, the roads look like they've been covered in pear-flavored slushees, and I heard a rumor they played "White Christmas" in the lobby earlier this morning. And yet Easter is just around the corner! I think Easter sneaks up on a lot of people because it's a different date every year. This year it's on Sunday, April 4th. Don't panic if you haven't ordered your Honeybake Ham -- just pick up the phone and call us for reservations to our Easter Brunch Buffet. Visit our website to check out the delicious menu Chef Pete is planning. Find out why we've been declared "The Best Easter Brunch Option in Boulder, Colorado."
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Boulderado Green Team
Earlier this year, the Hotel Boulderado employees formed a Green Team to make sure that we are doing everything possible to be as green as we can. You might remember an Earth Day blog post where I shared some of what we do to be a green hotel. The Green Team is kicking these efforts up a notch as we try to become a certified green business. They've been working with the Environmental Protection Agency on a waste reduction program -- hopefully, this will lead to certification from the EPA and PACE (Partners for A Clean Environment). The Green Team has focused on three main areas: resource management, energy efficiency, and water conservation, but is keeping in mind that no change is too big or too small.
Monthly energy evaluations measure how much gas, electric, and water/waste the hotel uses, which helps us to keep an eye on these levels. The hotel recently reconfigured our recycle and waste disposal program, and by doing so, we are able to recycle at least 25% more than before and reduce waste by 25%. This was accomplished by converting our old Glass & Can and Cardboard recycle bins into one Single Stream dumpster, where we can also recycle things like phone books, milk and juice cartons, brown paper bags, and aluminum foil. The kitchens at the Boulderado (both from the catering department and Q's Restaurant) are now partaking in composting. (And big thank you to Pete, our banquet chef, for researching special composting bags!)
Some upgrades and replacements are also taking on a greener tint here at the Boulderado. We purchased six new HVAC units on the roof of the historic building. The old units were very inefficient, being over 25 years old. (Commercial units are measured in SEER units to rate their efficiency -- the removed units rated an 8, while the new ones are rated as 13, with higher number indicating more efficiency.) As exit signs need replacement, they are repalced with LED exit signs, and the maintenance department has replaced about 30% of the signs to date. All T-12 fluorescent bulbs have been repalced with T-8 bulbs with electrical ballasts.
What else are we doing? Over half our employees have and use (and love!) an Eco-Pass. The Sales Office, which uses more paper than any other department in the hotel, tries to use recycled paper whenever possible to use up both sides of each piece of paper, and also switched over to paper that contains 30% post-consumer waste. Computers are turned off in offices overnight and during the weekends.
Way to go, Green Team! I will be sure to keep everyone posted on their work as we move the Hotel Boulderado into a clean, green world.
Monthly energy evaluations measure how much gas, electric, and water/waste the hotel uses, which helps us to keep an eye on these levels. The hotel recently reconfigured our recycle and waste disposal program, and by doing so, we are able to recycle at least 25% more than before and reduce waste by 25%. This was accomplished by converting our old Glass & Can and Cardboard recycle bins into one Single Stream dumpster, where we can also recycle things like phone books, milk and juice cartons, brown paper bags, and aluminum foil. The kitchens at the Boulderado (both from the catering department and Q's Restaurant) are now partaking in composting. (And big thank you to Pete, our banquet chef, for researching special composting bags!)
Some upgrades and replacements are also taking on a greener tint here at the Boulderado. We purchased six new HVAC units on the roof of the historic building. The old units were very inefficient, being over 25 years old. (Commercial units are measured in SEER units to rate their efficiency -- the removed units rated an 8, while the new ones are rated as 13, with higher number indicating more efficiency.) As exit signs need replacement, they are repalced with LED exit signs, and the maintenance department has replaced about 30% of the signs to date. All T-12 fluorescent bulbs have been repalced with T-8 bulbs with electrical ballasts.
What else are we doing? Over half our employees have and use (and love!) an Eco-Pass. The Sales Office, which uses more paper than any other department in the hotel, tries to use recycled paper whenever possible to use up both sides of each piece of paper, and also switched over to paper that contains 30% post-consumer waste. Computers are turned off in offices overnight and during the weekends.
Way to go, Green Team! I will be sure to keep everyone posted on their work as we move the Hotel Boulderado into a clean, green world.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Murdery Mystery and Holiday Tea Reservation Now Available
It's July 1st, which means that you can now make reservations for a couple of upcoming events at the Hotel Boulderado.
Our Murder Mystery Dinner series this October features fantastic performances by 'Til Death Do Us Party, an intriguing birthday murder mystery, and a menu carefully prepared by our Banquet Chef, Pete. Come to a show on October 9th, 23rd, or 30th, or make a whole night of it by pairing your tickets with an overnight accommodation. Tickets are $64 per person, and includes the performance, a buffet dinner, a drink (beer, wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic) of your choice, tax, gratuity, and valet parking -- such a deal!
If you're looking for something special to do this holiday season, consider making reservations for one of our Holiday Teas. Enjoy classic tea service on our Mezzanine with a view of our super-tall Christmas tree in the lobby. There are three specialty teas being offered this year: the Teddy Bear Tea (November 28th), which benefits the Children's Hospital; two Nutcracker Teas (December 12th and 19th), in conjunction with and benefitting the Boulder Ballet; and three Holiday Bazaar Teas (December 6th, 13th, and 20th) where you can peruse and purchase wares from local artisans. Hurry up and make your reservations for these popular teas -- people started calling us this morning to reserve their seat!
Reservations for all our events can be made through our Sales Office by calling us at (303) 440-2880.
Our Murder Mystery Dinner series this October features fantastic performances by 'Til Death Do Us Party, an intriguing birthday murder mystery, and a menu carefully prepared by our Banquet Chef, Pete. Come to a show on October 9th, 23rd, or 30th, or make a whole night of it by pairing your tickets with an overnight accommodation. Tickets are $64 per person, and includes the performance, a buffet dinner, a drink (beer, wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic) of your choice, tax, gratuity, and valet parking -- such a deal!
If you're looking for something special to do this holiday season, consider making reservations for one of our Holiday Teas. Enjoy classic tea service on our Mezzanine with a view of our super-tall Christmas tree in the lobby. There are three specialty teas being offered this year: the Teddy Bear Tea (November 28th), which benefits the Children's Hospital; two Nutcracker Teas (December 12th and 19th), in conjunction with and benefitting the Boulder Ballet; and three Holiday Bazaar Teas (December 6th, 13th, and 20th) where you can peruse and purchase wares from local artisans. Hurry up and make your reservations for these popular teas -- people started calling us this morning to reserve their seat!
Reservations for all our events can be made through our Sales Office by calling us at (303) 440-2880.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Happy Birthday, Pete!
Last June birthday -- there've been LOTS this month!
I'm taking a moment today to wish Pete Morrison, our Banquet Chef, a very happy birthday! Pete creates the menus offered through the Hotel Boulderado's catering department and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the kitchen. Pete works closely with Belem, Tom, and others in making sure that every guest served by the staff finds their meal delicious, flavorful, and of the highest quality -- the Boulderado standard! Happy Birthday, Pete!
I'm taking a moment today to wish Pete Morrison, our Banquet Chef, a very happy birthday! Pete creates the menus offered through the Hotel Boulderado's catering department and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the kitchen. Pete works closely with Belem, Tom, and others in making sure that every guest served by the staff finds their meal delicious, flavorful, and of the highest quality -- the Boulderado standard! Happy Birthday, Pete!
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