Spring 2026 will bring Boulder its newest sushi destination: Odd Rabbit, from Christopher and Ariana Teigland, the team behind Denver’s Michelin Bib Gourmand–winning glo Noodle House. True to its name, Odd Rabbit promises a playful, inventive approach, featuring a non-traditional sushi menu alongside bold new takes on the award-winning noodle dishes that have made the Teiglands a culinary favorite across the Mile High City.
Located at 5845 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, just two blocks away from Blackbelly Market & Restaurant, where the Teiglands originally met, Odd Rabbit will make guests feel right at home. The restaurant will feature 90 indoor seats, including a 10-seat chef’s counter, as well as a patio with room for 40 guests. Spanning just under 3,500 square feet inside and roughly 1,500 square feet on the patio, Odd Rabbit’s interiors are designed by Arrow B Architecture, with Zocalo Community Development serving as general contractor.
As the Teiglands began exploring their next concept, this Boulder location immediately felt like the right fit.
“We have had opportunities to expand in Denver, but nothing ever felt quite right. We never wanted to force the next step,” Ariana Teigland said. “This opportunity actually came from one of our regular guests at glo. He asked if we’d ever considered Boulder, and the moment we saw his space, we could feel the potential. Bringing our story back to the city where we met feels incredibly natural, and we’re honored to soon be a part of Boulder’s incredible restaurant scene as we create something new for the community.”
The menu at Odd Rabbit will highlight nigiri selections such as hamachi, uni and spicy tuna, alongside handrolls and sushi specialties including salmon sashimi and tuna tataki. Chef Stephen Nguyen, known for his work at Temaki Den and for launching the sushi offerings at Uncle, will oversee the restaurant’s sushi execution.
Beyond sushi, the menu will draw from the Teiglands’ signature style, offering a fresh take on the beloved noodle dishes that earned glo its acclaim, including tori paitan ramen and non-ramen favorites such as duck mazemen, complemented by plates like miso mussels, Szechuan fried snapper, braised pork shoulder and wagyu steak. Rounding out the experience, the beverage offering centers on sake, with thoughtfully curated flights for both the curious and the well-versed.
“Food has always been how I make sense of the world,” Christopher Teigland said. “With Odd Rabbit, I wanted to slow things down and really focus on the beauty of simplicity. Great fish, well-seasoned rice, clean cuts, while still allowing room for creativity and play. Sushi is incredibly precise, but it’s also deeply emotional when it’s done right. Our goal is to create food that feels thoughtful and intentional, but also warm, inviting and a little unexpected.”
Ariana’s path into hospitality began early, leading her from culinary school to kitchens across Denver and ultimately to Blackbelly in Boulder, where she built a strong culinary foundation. Shortly after marrying Chris, she received a James Beard Scholarship for Women in Culinary Leadership, prompting a move to Chicago, where she discovered a passion for service, beverage programs and guest experience, seamlessly bridging back and front of house.
Chris Teigland, co-owner and executive chef of glo Noodle House, grew up in Chicago, where his love for Asian cuisine began at home, sparked by neighborhood takeout dinners and nurtured by his mother who encouraged his curiosity with Japanese cookbooks and his first wok. After moving to Denver for high school, he later honed his skills under the mentorship of Top Chef Season 5 winner Hosea Rosenberg at Blackbelly before returning to Chicago to cook at acclaimed restaurants including Alinea, EL Ideas and several Hogsalt Hospitality concepts. Immersed in the city’s diverse culinary scene, Chris deepened his appreciation for Japanese techniques and ingredients, an influence that led to the opening of glo Noodle House in Denver in 2022, its expansion to Avanti Food Hall in Vail in 2025, and ultimately laid the foundation for Odd Rabbit’s sushi-driven evolution.
Guests can follow the journey to opening at @oddrabbit.boulder and at www.odd-rabbit.com.
