Clinical Immunology

Photos: Ten best cities for allergy sufferers -- and the nine that topped Denver

The folks at the Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America recently ranked 100 cities in terms of how good, or bad, they are for residents with allergies. The worst was Jackson, Mississippi, while Denver placed in the ten best cities -- at number ten. That means nine cities ranked higher than the ... More >>

Back-to-school special: Four cooking classes to whet the appetite

Maybe it's time to go back to school -- cooking school, that is. Several friends have taken classes recently, and even the kitchen-savvy veterans who have been cooking for decades have come away with new recipes and refined techniques. And when I reviewed Il Posto this week, I learned that chef/owne ... More >>

Reader: Gluten-free diets are not a fad

Denver's Gluten Free Gladiator is Mr. May

According to some of our prognosticators in "Trends Without End," this town's gluten-free obsession will only grow next year -- and that's just one reason to pick up the 2013 Gluten Free Calendar. A more compelling reason? Mr. May is Denver's own Brian Gansmann, who had close to twenty years' experi ... More >>

Brewery Rickoli opens today as Wheat Ridge's only beer maker

Rick Abitbol, a longtime Denver-area brewer, will open his own place in Wheat Ridge today at 4 p.m., pouring a lineup of big beers with a low gluten content. Brewery Rickoli will be the suburb's first brewery (though not its only one, once Colorado Liquid Art Works opens next year). "Every neighb ... More >>

Jake Rosenbarger of Kim and Jake's Cakes embraces Celiac disease and continues to bake

Life can be ironic sometimes, like a dairy farmer who becomes lactose-intolerant. Jake Rosenbarger, owner of Kim and Jake's Cakes, was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease. But despite this new-found gluten intolerance, he continues to do what he loves: baking delicious cakes. "In the world of foo ... More >>

First look: Roostercat Coffee House opens in the Golden Triangle

"We're trying to create a community, a place where you can go and know that your friends are going to be there," says Colin Floom, co-owner of Roostercat Coffee House, which opened last week at 1045 Lincoln Street. Surrounded by business types pecking at laptops, the smell of brewing coffee, and t ... More >>

Domino's new gluten-free pizza is actually worth ordering

Domino's Pizza is not known for having the best pizza crust in the big-box pizza chain sphere of influence. Hell -- it isn't known for having the best pizza, either. So I was actually surprised when Domino's became the first major pizza-delivery chain to offer gluten-free crust (doing what smaller s ... More >>

Marijuana: Charity raffle of $4,200 per ounce Green Gold nuggets halted by state

As part of his post about medical marijuana for 1 percenters, William Breathes touted an unusual fundraiser conceived by The Clinic. Each of its centers would raffle off a nugget of Green Gold valued at an astonishing $4,200 per ounce to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Winners were ... More >>

Reader: Patrick Canfield's quote about why he works in restaurants rings true

Patrick Canfield, the sous chef at the Trinity Grille who's the subject of this week's Chef and Tell interview, has won new fans -- for his position on gluten-free diets, his memories of old Denver restaurants, and this answer to a question about what would be his dream restaurant: "I don't have a d ... More >>

Celebrate the life of J. Dilla at Beauty Bar on Tuesday night

​Celebrating the life and legacy of J Dilla, the super producer from Detroit, has become a yearly occurrence since his passing from Lupus in 2007. Started by New York DJ Dee Phunk, the Donuts are Forever parties have been going strong for the past five years. Recent Denver transplant, audio en ... More >>

Tony's Market serves up Qrunch burgers for vegetarian palates

​The bistro at the Tony's Market at 950 Broadway is a sweet little restaurant tucked inside a busy gourmet grocery store. You might not expect such a place to cater to vegetarian and vegan needs -- but you'd be wrong. The staff is well-versed in food preferences -- and they even have the abili ... More >>

Smashburger's black-bean patty is a smash hit with veggie lovers

​It's not easy to find a good veggie burger when you're off the meat wagon, but thankfully, Smashburger -- a homegrown chain whose burgers have garnered rave reviews since it opened its first location on Colorado Boulevard in 2007, and which was recently listed as a rising-star company in Forb ... More >>

The Gluten Gladiator will tell you how to defeat wheat

Brian Gansmann has been in the food-marketing business for more than two decades, a career that includes a stint on the creative team that came up with the porkerific slogan "The Other White Meat." So he knew what to do when he was first diagnosed with celiac disease: He went to the library to lear ... More >>

Medical marijuana: Hit the greens in City Park for a good cause this Saturday

​Editor's note: William Breathes's weekly dispensary review, which recently moved into the 4:20 p.m. time slot (appropriately enough), will appear in this space soon. In the meantime, here's another Breathes post, about two kinds of green. Want to hit the greens in public this weekend for a g ... More >>

Wait, dogs can get sunburns?

Pierre​There are two things I'm allergic to, and no, these aren't regular allergies like nuts or dairy. I'm allergic to onions -- red onions and white onions, but somehow not chives. And sunscreen. Yes, you read that correctly. I'll say it again: I'm allergic to sunscreen. Now before you go a ... More >>

The ten most unfortunate food and drink allergies

​Welcome to In the Weeds. Kyle will be right with you -- most likely to complain about something. Usually he is pleasant, but this is his place to blow off some steam. Don't take it personally; he just needs to vent because he's been doing this for about thirteen years. Enjoy your meal. I'm p ... More >>

Get high with Rocky Mountain MS Center's Multiple Summits for MS

​If Colorado's highest peaks have been calling your name and you're ready to bag some fourteeners, stop by REI Denver, 1416 Platte Street, tonight at 6:30 p.m. to join the kick-off event for the the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center's Multiple Summits for MS.

Elana Amsterdam releases Gluten-Free Cupcakes

Marble cupcakes with vegan chocolate frosting.​Elana Amsterdam had been baking healthy, high-protein desserts since the early '90s -- and then in 1998, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. One thing seemed to lead to another, and the delicious result is the local author's latest work, Gluten ... More >>

Reader: Veggie girl, be happy with your choice

​After Amber Taufen penned her "open letter to cranky carnivores", the flip side of her "open letter to militant vegans," Steve put things in perspective: If you think being Vegan is hard, try having kids allergic to peanuts, tree nuts and sesame and also trying to give them healthy non-anima ... More >>

The world according to Ya Ya's Aaron Whitcomb: pork is overrated, Espelette pepper powder is amazing and pho is pho-king awesome

Lori Midson Aaron Whitcomb​Aaron Whitcomb YaYa's Euro Bistro 8310 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village 303-741-1110 www.yayasbistro.com Aaron Whitcomb wants to show off his new menu at YaYa's Euro Bistro, the Greenwood Village restaurant whose kitchen he's commanded since April of last ... More >>

Today: Gluten-free store tour in Littleton

​Ten years ago, if you went into a restaurant or grocery store and asked about gluten-free menu items or food products, no one would have had a clue what you were talking about. But celiac disease is part of our culinary lexicon now, and the Sunflower Farmers' Market at 8601 West Cross Drive i ... More >>

Tonight: Gluten-free wine dinner at Lala's

​It's tough being a foodie when you have a food allergy. Gluten allergies, in particular, seem to have claimed a lot of victims over the past few years -- but that doesn't mean they can't enjoy a night out on the town. Twice a year, Lala's Wine Bar Pizzeria, 410 East Seventh Avenue, offers f ... More >>

Rootin' without the gluten at Coors Field

Courtesy of www.komar.orgRockies fan Kyle Komarnitsky enjoys a gluten-free hot dog.​While cheering the Rockies on to victory tomorrow at Coors Field, why not check out the stadium's newest and most unusual concession location: the gluten-free stand behind Section 147 on the left-field concours ... More >>

Help Christmas light-smashing Hulk win a year of KFC

Update: As an eagle-eyed blog commentor pointed out, the voting for the KFC contest ended yesterday and the winner has already been announced. Turns out we were so awed by the Hulk's majestic green majesty we just plain screwed up. The good news is that our man Komarnitsky won the contest anyway, s ... More >>

Cafe Sci: When Nerds Unite

Hulk smash election, Halloween

Gluten-Free Food Fair

Helping One of Their Own

Battle of the Griswolds

Hulk Smash Puny Halloween Decorations!

Newcomers Home

Newcomers Home (Self-released)

The Hardest Hit

Tony Duran was a fighter -- but life put him on the ropes.

Uplifting Charity

Bras for the Cause raises money for breast cancer

Slight Comedy

An entertaining Allergist's Wife is anchored by several solid actors.

A Saturation Farce

The Wall of Water rushes through the whirling lives of four women.

The Beatdown

Don't start no stuff, won't be no stuff.

Greg Osby

Public (Blue Note)

Consumed

Wheat Out

Yonder Mountain String Band

Mountain Tracks: Volume 2 (Frog Pad)

Best Dog Taxi

Canine Cab

Best Trail Named for a Blind Mountaineer

Erik Weihenmayer Trail for Health
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve

Best Way to Own Your Own Arena

Wagner's Casual Dining

Loosey Goosey

Goose Gossage will sign his book for you -- unless you're scared.

Spread Alert

A peanut allergy puts the Auraria Daycare Center in a sticky spot.

Off Limits

HIT PICK

DRUG BUST

AS AIDS FUNDS SHRINK, SO DOES ACCESS TO A DRUG THAT COMBATS BLINDNESS.

MOUTHING OFF