Odd Rabbit hopped into Boulder’s dining scene this spring, bringing a unique twist on Japanese cuisine that blends sushi, ramen and… cheeseburgers?
It certainly sounds “odd,” but in practice it’s a refreshingly novel approach to Japanese-inspired cuisine from partners in life and business: Christopher and Ariana Tiegland, a duo that earned Michelin recognition for their first restaurant — Denver ramen haven Glo Noodle House — in 2023.
For many restaurateurs transitioning from Denver, opening a Boulder outpost can be a considerable gamble. However, when the Tieglands began searching for a home for their next Japanese-inspired concept, Boulder felt like a natural fit. “I think it was kind of sweet for us to come back because we met working in Boulder down the street at Blackbelly,” says Ariana…