Fresh Thymes Eatery owner opens sister restaurant next door

BOULDER — The owner of Fresh Thymes Eatery has expanded her Boulder culinary footprint, opening a new concept right next to the original 30th Street eatery.

The new establishment, which opened last month and is called Bodega, is a healthier twist on the classic urban corner store concept.

“Something that’s really important to me is making healthy food accessible,” owner Christine Ruch, a hospitality-industry veteran who moved to Boulder about 15 years ago, told BizWest.

“We’re known for our healthy food,” Ruch said of Fresh Thymes, which opened in 2013. “We’re a 100% gluten-free and ingredient-conscious restaurant that works with local farms and…