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August 4, 2011
At one year, says owner Jesse Morreale, El Diablo ain't broke
Mark MangerJesse Morreale and chef/partner Sean Yontz opened El Diablo, the Mexican restaurant that I review for this week's Westword, just shy of a year ago. And the crowds -- which made it nearly impossible to nab a bar seat that first week of business -- continue to pack the place. "Enou ... More >>
Dining
September 9, 2010
Drink of the Week: A spicy Mexican martini, the Diablotini, at El Diablo
Mark MangerJesse Morreale and chef/partner Sean Yontz opened El Diablo, the Mexican restaurant that I review for this week's Westword, just shy of a year ago. And the crowds -- which made it nearly impossible to nab a bar seat that first week of business -- continue to pack the place. "Enou ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2010
Tambien shutters in Cherry Creek
Last night, after dinner service, Tambien, the irreverent Mexican cantina at 250 Steele Street, in Cherry Creek, has shuttered its doors. The lease on the subterranean taqueria, which opened in 2006 after owners Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz closed Sketch at the same address and then later ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2010
After devilish delays, El Diablo opens to angels and demons on Friday
Lori Midson Jesse Morreale takes me by the hand and leads me down a narrow passageway, past the rustic wooden tequila lockers and kaleidoscopic altar littered with white candles, and into the lantern-lit dining room of El Diablo, the new Mexican restaurant at First and Broadway that he and e ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2010
Gourmet truck trend is rolling, but El Mariachi is grounded
Old-school taco trucks are the new trend.Gourmet trucks are all the rage right now -- but sadly, El Mariachi is stuck in park. Although loncherias have a long, noble history in Denver, Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz were the first to get on board the tricked-out truck concept, creating El Ma ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2010
Jesse Morreale is back on track with El Diablo
After an unexpected stay in the hospital -- he fell and cracked his head the weekend that the first big press on his latest restaurant, El Diablo, came out in the Denver Post four weeks ago -- Jesse Morreale is back on the phone. And on the job. And when I talked with Morreale today, he sai ... More >>
Blogs
June 16, 2010
El Diablo lives up to its name -- even before opening
The First Avenue Hotel in its original incarnation.El Diablo may be the most appropriate name ever for a restaurant. Jesse Morreale, who took on the massive project of renovating the old First Avenue Hotel at First and Broadway, turning the front area into a restaurant he named El Diablo (an ... More >>
Calendar
May 6, 2010
Rib-Stickin’ Fun
The First Avenue Hotel in its original incarnation.El Diablo may be the most appropriate name ever for a restaurant. Jesse Morreale, who took on the massive project of renovating the old First Avenue Hotel at First and Broadway, turning the front area into a restaurant he named El Diablo (an ... More >>
Blogs
December 18, 2009
Update: More management change at Mezcal
The celebrated Mezcal restaurant, located at 3230 East Colfax Avenue in Denver, announced yesterday that it has appointed Basic Food Group as its new restaurant management company. "We will operate Mezcal with the highest of standards; the reasons people love Mezcal will not change. The staf ... More >>
Blogs
December 17, 2009
Breaking News: Management change at Mezcal
Last night was the sixth anniversary of Mezcal, the Mexican cantina and tequila bar at 3230 East Colfax Avenue that has played host to some of the best and some of the weirdest nights I have spent in the city over the past several years. Last night was also the night that Jesse Morreale and ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2009
Chef and Tell: Sean Yontz of Tambien, Sketch and Mezcal
Sean Yontz"Hey, get up, I have something to show you," instructs Sean Yontz as he strides into Sketch, one of the five venues he oversees with business partner Jesse Morreale. And their mini-empire will soon expand to a half-dozen, because Yontz, it turns out, is booting me off my stool to sh ... More >>
Blogs
October 7, 2009
No Big Lots skewer for Sketch
Sketch has a limited menu, but as Jason Sheehan noted in his review, what Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz (the subject of this week's Chef and Tell) are serving there is choice. Still, when the place opened in March, we couldn't resist suggesting that -- in addition to the exotic cheeses, meats ... More >>
Dining
August 6, 2009
Hed:Smashburger continues its march for world hamburger domination.
Sketch has a limited menu, but as Jason Sheehan noted in his review, what Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz (the subject of this week's Chef and Tell) are serving there is choice. Still, when the place opened in March, we couldn't resist suggesting that -- in addition to the exotic cheeses, meats ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2009
The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 14 edition
Open wide... Love bites. Today in Cafe Society: • Zpizza to open z doors in Greenwood Village. • Uncork at Four Mile Historic Park tonight. • Get a job! Jesse Morreale's job fair. • Our Weekly Bread: Jersey Mike's. • Drinking with Pete at Union Station. • The Maker's Mark Mint Julep: D ... More >>
Music
January 8, 2009
What's wrong with mariachi music at Mezcal?
Open wide... Love bites. Today in Cafe Society: • Zpizza to open z doors in Greenwood Village. • Uncork at Four Mile Historic Park tonight. • Get a job! Jesse Morreale's job fair. • Our Weekly Bread: Jersey Mike's. • Drinking with Pete at Union Station. • The Maker's Mark Mint Julep: D ... More >>
Blogs
January 7, 2009
Mezcal cabaret application decision due soon
After dueling meetings with business and neighborhood groups last week, Mezcal's application for a cabaret license went before a hearing officer with the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses on Monday. Supporters of the application -- which would allow owner Jesse Morreale to regularly feature ... More >>
Blogs
January 5, 2009
Mezcal cabaret license hearing tonight
Mezcal (3230 East Colfax Avenue) restaurant celebrated its fifth anniversary a few weeks ago and brought in a mariachi band as part of the festivities. Owner Jesse Morreale has been bringing live entertainment to the club for the past few years, mainly on special occasions, as the city allows him to ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2008
Two Mezcal meetings on live-music application
Mezcal, which helped pave the way for much of the redevelopment along this stretch when it opened at 3230 East Colfax Avenue five years ago, isn't sitting still. Back in October, the restaurant applied for a "cabaret" addition to its liquor license, so that it could have live music on the ... More >>
Dining
December 18, 2008
French restaurants are hot - just not haute
Mezcal, which helped pave the way for much of the redevelopment along this stretch when it opened at 3230 East Colfax Avenue five years ago, isn't sitting still. Back in October, the restaurant applied for a "cabaret" addition to its liquor license, so that it could have live music on the ... More >>
Blogs
December 16, 2008
Happy fifth birthday to Mezcal, which will soon get a sibling
A few days ago, we noticed the sign on Jesse Morreale's new hotel/retail/restaurant project at First and Broadway, which noted that a restaurant named Sketch would be going in. Sketch, of course, was the name of Morreale's short-lived concept at 250 Steele, in the space now occupied by Tambien. Bu ... More >>
Blogs
December 10, 2008
Morreale heads back to the future with Sketch
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
November 5, 2008
A rocky claim from Wicked Garden
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
October 21, 2008
The Westword.com blog shortcut, October 21 edition
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2008
How much did Jesse Morreale pay for the 1st Ave Hotel building?
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
October 17, 2008
Jesse Morreale's fabulously retro vision for the 1st Avenue Hotel
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
August 27, 2008
Bellying up to celebs at the Barackbar
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Blogs
August 27, 2008
Bellying up to the BarackBar
Over a year after he closed the well-reviewed but poorly performing Sketch Food & Wine in Cherry Creek, it looks like restaurateur/developer Jesse Morreale is reviving the concept -- or at least the name -- on Broadway. Morreale bought the historic, decrepit and partially vacant 1st Avenue Hotel bu ... More >>
Dining
December 20, 2007
It's Time
The little things will get you every time.
Dining
October 11, 2007
Gone Fishin'
Suddenly, Denver’s swimming in seafood restaurants.
Dining
July 19, 2007
Fish Story
Get fresh at Oceanaire.
Dining
March 22, 2007
The Daily Dish
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Dining
December 28, 2006
The Year That Was
From a goose chase to a great chase, 2006 was one wild ride.
News
December 7, 2006
Snow Blind
Snow jobs were all over town last week.
Music
August 24, 2006
Rock, Rock 'Til You Drop
Get ready for Rockbar.
Dining
August 24, 2006
Booty Call
Late at night, Sketch looks awfully good.
Dining
June 29, 2006
Let's Do Some Crimes
Repo men on the slowest chase since O.J.
Dining
May 25, 2006
It's a Mall World
Denver's strip-mall restaurants explore new territories.
Dining
February 23, 2006
Ruby Red Martini
Sketch
Dining
February 9, 2006
Going Underground
Jesse Morreale's basement tapes.
Dining
August 25, 2005
Bite Me
Bake Off
Music
December 16, 2004
The Beatdown
Losing Dimebag Darrell was never part of the Damageplan.
Music
September 12, 2002
Backwash
If this summer�s concert season has an encore, we�d rather skip it.
Music
August 8, 2002
Backwash
Still battling Goliath, Nobody in Particular Presents claims a clear victory in court.
Music
December 6, 2001
Backwash
Area promoters smile for the camera as the city brokers a deal for Red Rock�s future.
News
August 23, 2001
Taking on the Empire
A local lawsuit against the world's largest radio/concert firm threatens to expose the dark side of the entertainment business.
Music
August 9, 2001
Backwash
A lawsuit brought by nobody in particular presents could muddy the waters of the Clear Channel empire.
Music
January 6, 2000
Raves for the Raven
The local punk club spreads its wings, and a local Hooligan says goodbye.
Music
October 16, 1997
Feedback
The local punk club spreads its wings, and a local Hooligan says goodbye.
Music
October 3, 1996
The Shed Spread
This summer's outdoor-concert season was the weakest in years. Doesn't anyone want to hear music outside anymore?
Music
July 4, 1996
Feedback
This summer's outdoor-concert season was the weakest in years. Doesn't anyone want to hear music outside anymore?
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