Awards and Honors

The Michelin Guide Is (Finally) Expanding to Colorado

The Michelin Guide Is (Finally) Expanding to Colorado

Colorado Shut Out at the 2023 James Beard Awards

Colorado Shut Out at the 2023 James Beard Awards

Hot Dogs and Natty Wine Are a Hit: Esquire Names Yacht Club One of the Best Bars in America

By Molly Martin
Jun 1, 2023

This Cole neighborhood watering hole continues to rack up awards.
Yacht Club Lands on List of North America's 50 Best Bars

By Molly Martin
May 5, 2023

The Cole neighborhood watering hole is known for its cocktails, natural wine and hot dogs.
Social Sightings: A Leopard Speedo, a Hangover-Curing Soup and More Best of Denver Highlights

By Molly Martin
Apr 10, 2023

Even with 130 categories in the Food & Drink section alone this year, some editorial picks stand out.
Hana Kebede's Poetic Prose Wins Colorado's Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Julianna O'Clair
Apr 7, 2023

The Overland High School student won the state competition and will be jetting to D.C. to compete at the national level.
Only One Colorado Chef Is Named a 2023 James Beard Award Finalist

By Molly Martin
Mar 29, 2023

The lack of representation from Colorado among the finalists is a big shift from recent years.
The 2023 Ten Freshest (and Five "Not So Fresh") Faces of Colorado Drag

By Cleo Mirza
Mar 6, 2023

Colorado celebrated the fourth annual Drag, Initiatives, and Variety Awards with a packed house at X Bar!
Thirteen Colorado Chefs and Restaurants Are James Beard Award Semifinalists

By Molly Martin
Jan 25, 2023

Congrats!
James Batiste's First Film, "A Stranger's Story," Competes at Denton Black Film Festival

By Toni Tresca
Jan 23, 2023

James Batiste’s short film pays tribute to his father, faith and family.
Cast Your Vote for the 2023 Colorado DIVAs

By Cleo Mirza
Jan 20, 2023

We chat with DIVAs founder Jessica L'Whor.
Bring the Best Wine in Colorado to Your Holiday Party This Year

By Kristen Kuchar
Nov 18, 2022

These were just chosen for the 2022 Governor’s Cup Collection.
Colorado Breweries Nab 27 Medals at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival

By Ryan Pachmayer
Oct 10, 2022

Congrats!
Julie Reiskin, Longtime Colorado Disability Advocate, Wins Civil Rights Award

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 24, 2022

The ADL will honor her tonight.
Sean Kenyon Wins Best U.S. Bar Mentor at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards

By Molly Martin
Jul 29, 2022

"I am honestly stunned and honored to have won."
Adrian Miller, Julian Rubinstein and all the Colorado Book Award Winners

By Westword Staff
Jun 26, 2022

The Holly continues to be a hit.
Yacht Club, Sean Kenyon Get National Recognition as Spirited Awards Finalists

By Molly Martin
Jun 24, 2022

Congrats!
Caroline Glover of Annette Wins Best Chef, Mountain at the 2022 James Beard Awards

By Molly Martin
Jun 13, 2022

Congrats!
James Beard Award Winners to Be Announced June 13, and Five Colorado Chefs Are Finalists

By Molly Martin
Jun 13, 2022

You can livestream the ceremony.
Adrian Miller Wins Second James Beard Award

By Patricia Calhoun
Jun 12, 2022

Soul Food won in 2014, Black Smoke in 2022.
Denver Soul Food Scholar Adrian Miller Nabs Another James Beard Nomination

By Molly Martin
Apr 27, 2022

"It's an honor to be able to tell these stories."
Claire Boyles Wins a Whiting Award for Site Fidelity

By Jason Heller
Apr 18, 2022

The former farmer has a growing career as author.

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