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Restaurants and Food Services

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Reader: Randy Layman pours out some love for the cocktail scene

    Do you want a shot of attitude with that beer? Laura Shunk's interview with Adam Hodak, the Green Russell bartender who doesn't think bartenders should be pretentious, hit a few people in their funny bones, not to mention wallets lightened by the cost of craft cocktails. The comments keep flowing o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    Bartending superstar Jim Meehan descends upon the Mile High City next week

    We might all be Manhattan and martini connoisseurs now, but not even ten years ago, properly made classic cocktails were a lot more difficult to find not just in Denver, but in any city. And cocktail bars -- at least the trendy cocktail bars that keep proliferating today -- were virtually non-exist ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Dina Berta reveals five lessons learned after transitioning from restaurant journalist to restaurant owner

    Mark MangerDina Berta traded the write stuff for the right stuff.​When Dina Berta made the jump from writing about restaurants to running a restaurant, she had one insight that helped prepare her for the road ahead: "I knew a little about the industry, and I knew it was a lot of work, but also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Santiago's on 84th closes up shop

    Santiago's is a Denver institution, selling one of this city's most iconic versions of green chile as well as rightly famous breakfast burritos. But one of the city's nearly two dozen locations has just been locked up for good.

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    Arby's offers up 64-cent roast beef sandwiches in Facebook shill

    ​Companies will do anything these days to get you to become their fan on Facebook. Free concert tickets? Check. Free donuts? Check. Deep discounts on sneakers? Check. Naturally, fast-food chains were way out in front of the trend, offering discounts to Facebook fans in exchange for them beamin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Ralph's Maid-Rite finally lets the loose-meat sandwich loose on Denver

    ​More than eighty years after Maid-Rite got its start in Muscatine, Iowa, the chain has finally made it as far west as Denver, where Ralph's Maid-Rite Sports Diner opened last week in Littleton. Ralph's serves the loose-meat and breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches that are hallmarks of Maid-Ri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    There's a new street food cartel in town: the Food Truck Warriors -- and they're having a kickoff party on April 30

    ​Last September, Rich Wong and his partner, Sharyn Nissen, rolled out a food cart, named it Street Eats and began pimping everything from Hawaiian-style kalbi ribs and Peking barbecue pork buns to chicken and andouille sausage gumbo and wild boar dogs tricked-out with cranberries and apricots ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Truck stop: Meeting on mobile food vendors at the Downtown Denver Partnership tomorrow

    The 16th Street Mall has food vendors, but no trucks.​As far as Brian Phetteplace can determine, the last time the city revised the rules for mobile food vendors -- at least the rules as they applied to downtown -- was back in 1996, long before anyone anticipated the current race of food truck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2010

    TAG's Brian Melton loves the restaurant industry. Here's why

    You can find Brian Melton behind the bar at TAG.​All the talk about "In the Weeds" inspired Brian Melton to send in this missive about the restaurant industry. It's our New Year's Eve gift for everyone in the business --and anyone out on the town tonight who benefits from exemplary workers in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    T.G.I. Friday's gets crafty with a New Belgium Brewing tasting party

    ​We knew rap had gone mainstream when Will Smith's The Fresh Prince of Bel Air began airing in 1990, and we know craft beer has done the same now that T.G.I. Friday's is pairing its new menu items with selected beers from New Belgium Brewing. On December 21, the casual dining chain will host ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Phony inspection scam out to shake down Colorado restaurants

    ​Bad enough when the real health inspector drops by a restaurant -- but a phony inspector? That's enough to get your temperature rising far above what's considered safe for the storage of food. Over the weekend, the Colorado Department of Public Safety sent word of a phony inspector scam:

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    We have a winner of Civic Center Park's new pavement feast name game contest

    Lori Midson​If you've been following this blog, then you know that we announced a contest a few weeks ago, where we asked Cafe Society readers to suggest a name for the new street food pavement feast at Civic Center Park, which is already home to Tuesday's Civic Center Eats. The expanded gru ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Five Guys burgers tie with In-N-Out; McDonald's at the bottom of the McBarrel

    Consumer Reports gives Five Guys a high-five.​Consumer Reports takes on fast-food burgers in its October issue, and the results aren't good for the world's burger behemoth. The magazine asked 28,000 subscribers for their opinion on fast-food burgers, and McDonald's came in last -- by a margin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Colorado owner of Village Inn and Baker's Square gobbles up another chain

    ​A Denver-based restaurant operator is adding some burgers to its pie-centric portfolio for a cool $27.5 million. American Blue Ribbon Holdings LLC, which last year acquired the Village Inn and Baker's Square restaurant chains, last week bought the Ohio-based Max & Erma's out of bankruptcy.

  • Dining

    July 29, 2010

    Hemingway Daiquiri at the Capital Grille

    ​A Denver-based restaurant operator is adding some burgers to its pie-centric portfolio for a cool $27.5 million. American Blue Ribbon Holdings LLC, which last year acquired the Village Inn and Baker's Square restaurant chains, last week bought the Ohio-based Max & Erma's out of bankruptcy.

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Einstein's is liberating its chickens -- or maybe it's not

    ​The Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, which owns several bagel and coffee chains, including Einstein Bros, recently announced that it will start using cage-free eggs in its stores. "We're proud to be launching this initiative and believe that moving in this direction will help improve the tre ... More >>

  • Music

    April 22, 2010

    Get ready for dueling dueling piano bars

    ​The Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, which owns several bagel and coffee chains, including Einstein Bros, recently announced that it will start using cage-free eggs in its stores. "We're proud to be launching this initiative and believe that moving in this direction will help improve the tre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Restaurant workers: This marijuana dispensary feels your pain

    ​As the owners of 8 Rivers, their fourth restaurant, Wanda James and Scott Durrah know the food business. And as the owners of Apothecary of Colorado, the medical marijuana dispensary they opened in December at 1730 Blake Street, just two blocks from their restaurant at 1550 Blake, they know t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2009

    Join the club visiting Denver's best dives, starting at the 404

    ​ How do you know you're in a classic dive? It helps if the owner stands up and welcomes you to his place -- the place he's had for 58 years, and bought before he was old enough to own it legally. Jerry Feld bought the bar at 404 Broadway back in 1951, and he's run Club 404 ever since -- eve ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Catwalk in the Park

    Riverfront Fashion brings style to the great outdoors.

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2009

    CRA Hall of Famers: Tom Wilscam

    This month, the Colorado Restaurant Association inducted three more people into its hall of fame, an honor bestowed on those who've had a huge impact on the Colorado restaurant world. We're profiling all three here on Cafe Society. First up is Tom Wilscam, who has his fingerprints on many institu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    Quiznos is the sandwich of choice for half-naked playmates

    While Denver-born restaurant chain Chipotle is getting flak for its new ad campaign's distinct lack of cojones, the marketing for Quiznos Sub Shop, another local restaurant chain done (sorta) good, still shows a lot of balls. Or, to be more accurate in this particular case, a lot of boobs. The Pl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2008

    Colorado restaurants should be cooking in 2009

    Misery loves company, and if the National Restaurant Association's annual forecast -- released on Friday, December 19 -- is correct, Coloradans will still be getting out of the house and into restaurants in 2009. According to the 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast, Colorado will place third in t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2008

    Johnny Rockets franchisee lands in bankruptcy court

    Nation's Restaurant News, the bible of the restaurant industry, has reported that David Giesen, who owns Steak Escape and Johnny Rockets franchises in Colorado, on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to court filings, his Giesen Restaurant Enterprises LLC and Rocket Restaur ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 27, 2008

    Believe it or not, Ruby Tuesday has a good burger

    Nation's Restaurant News, the bible of the restaurant industry, has reported that David Giesen, who owns Steak Escape and Johnny Rockets franchises in Colorado, on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to court filings, his Giesen Restaurant Enterprises LLC and Rocket Restaur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2008

    Rocks, on the martini at the Capital Grille

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Jim Sullivan's former employees are on the line

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2008

    Meet Us on Alameda ... But Not at Valverde Yacht Club

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Apple Fries?

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    Burrito Bombshell

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    Burrito Bombshell

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Chipotle Bags Brown Rice

    If your bank account isn't on the rocks, the Capital Grille has just the holiday item for you: a $1,000 martini. But this drink, officially named the Share Our Strength Charity Martini, comes with a real twist: a white topaz and diamond caviar rope bracelet, a limited-edition, custom piece by des ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 6, 2007

    Holiday Rush

    Restaurants unwrap a few surprises.

  • Dining

    November 29, 2007

    Meat of the Matter

    There’s good reason to call Denver a cow town.

  • Dining

    September 20, 2007

    King Kevin

    Kevin Taylor steps into the Limelight.

  • Dining

    August 2, 2007

    Thai Basil

    Suddenly, the big chains are looking better.

  • Dining

    April 19, 2007

    Sweet Basil Gin Rickey

    Capital Grille

  • News

    May 18, 2006

    I Can See Clearly Now

    Denver is a glass act.

  • Dining

    January 26, 2006

    Big Time

    Taking the tube

  • News

    November 3, 2005

    Mr. Big

    Welcome to McDonald's, where Steve Bigari is lovin' it.

  • Food & Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Best Fried Cheese

    Maggiano's Little Italy

  • Food & Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Best Steakhouse

    Capital Grille

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    Best Singer-Songwriter -- Female

    Judith Avers

  • Food & Drink

    March 25, 2004

    Best Steakhouse

    The Capital Grille

  • Food & Drink

    March 25, 2004

    Best Seafood at a Steakhouse

    The Capital Grille

  • Dining

    November 27, 2003

    Drink of the Week

    Stoli Doli

  • Food & Drink

    April 4, 2002

    Best Tea

    Tea Train

  • Food & Drink

    March 29, 2001

    Best Place to Score With a Twenty-Something Whose Parents Still Pay the Rent

    California Pizza Kitchen

  • News

    September 16, 1999

    Battle of the Bulges

    Male strippers are the latest victims in the city's war on crack.

  • News

    June 4, 1998

    Gratuitous Behavior

    Here's a tip for restaurateurs: Before you cut into your waitstaff's wages, check state regulations.

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