Press In 24 years, The Royal Peacock has been given awards and accolades from every major newspaper in the state. We’ve also taken place in many charity events such as the Taste of the Nation and S.O.S (Share our strength). The following are some of our recent articles January 2008, “Best Indian Restaurant” - Westword January 2007 "Best Indian Restaurant" Westword January 18 2007, "Burn, Baby, Burn" By Clay Fong, Boulder, Weekly For those seeking a higher spice quotient in their Indian dining, South Boulder's Royal Peacock is a worthwhile stop. Its lunchtime buffet is reasonably priced, although with a slightly smaller selection than other restaurants in town. However, this restaurant does more with less at lunch as it prizes depth of flavor over quantity (more) June 1 2006 "Chasing the Green Fairy" by Jason Sheehan, Westword But no. The Peacock is always doing more. And that includes the occasional Absinthe Lounge parties that Sebastian schedules in the restaurant -- events that regularly draw a hundred or more fans of the bitter, green, arguably poisonous liquor so favored by grumpy French midgets and aficionados of all sorts of strange kicks (more) June 1 2006 "Wedded Bliss" by Jason Sheehand, Westword Laura staggers as we step through the double doors and into the Royal Peacock. She doesn't swoon, exactly, but there's not much in this world that can make her swoon. She misses her footing a little, and then a huge smile spreads across her face, and her eyes go wide as though she's just experienced a sudden and unexpected spiritual enlightenment. She inhales deeply, her nostrils flaring, and takes my hand (more) June 23 2004 "'Green Fairy' Found in Boulder" By Casey Freeman, Colorado Daily They say absinthe makes the heart grow fonder - and the Royal Peacock Lounge is full of fondness just for you. The charming family-owned and -operated Indian restaurant, located at 5290 Arapahoe Rd. in Boulder, becomes an entirely different kind of place late at night. The lights dim and soft music soothes, as the lounge becomes the only place where you can experience legal absinthe in an 800-mile radius (more)