Richard Sandoval

Epicurious Maximus

Zengo and Tamayo reopen after remodels -- and have bigger plans for 2012

Richard Sandoval opened his first restaurant in New York City fifteen years ago, and since then, his empire has expanded across the United States. He currently has six spots in Colorado, including the recently opened Cima in Avon, Venga Venga in Vail and a pair of La Sandias in Northfield and Park M ... More >>

Women & Wine, tequila dinners, Summer Brew Fest and more on this week's culinary calendar

​There's a lot of wine on this week's culinary calendar -- but you'll also find beer, tequila, pesto and cherry pie. Keep reading for a taste of what's ahead:

It's (almost) always happy hour at La Sandia

​ The Place: La Sandia Cantina, 8340 Northfield Boulevard, 303-373-9100 The Hours: Daily from 4 p.m. to close The Deals: $5 cocktails; $3 Mexican beers; $3 small plates Were we happy? Flip the page to find out.

James Beard Foundation announces 2011 semi-finalists: Frank Bonanno, Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, Frasca and ChoLon among them

James Beard Foundation​Last November, the James Beard Foundation summoned the public to nominate its favorite chefs, restaurants and industry professionals for the 2011 awards. And after all the self-pimping and ballot-stuffing, the poll is closed. This morning, the foundation announced its ... More >>

Shops -- and restaurants -- at Northfield finally get a break

La Sandia's Mexican Cobb salad​On a Labor Day detour from DIA, we spent a few hours wandering around the Shops at Northfield -- with time out for the Mexican Cobb salad at La Sandia, Richard Sandoval's restaurant there, one of several eateries in the development that could use more traffic. ... More >>

Richard Sandoval restaurants celebrating Mexican independence all week

Toast Mexican independene at La Sandia's tequila bar.​Richard Sandoval may have trademarked the term "modern Mexican cuisine," but he's celebrating the past with a week's worth of specials to commemorate the 2010 Mexican Bicentennial -- the 200th anniversary of the independence movement, which ... More >>

Top ten places to Mex it up on Cinco de Mayo

Shela BurgessBenny's patio is a popular hot spot.​A sunny Cinco de Mayo -- what are you still doing inside on a computer? Below are ten places, listed in no particular order, where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo and enjoy the weather. (And if you know of other good celebrations, please shar ... More >>

Happy Hour Hunt: Zengo

Kate Kennedy​The Place: Zengo, 1610 Little Raven Street, 720-904-0965. The Hours: Monday through Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Deal: $5 specialty cocktails, happy hour wines by the glass and large bottles of Kirin and Sapporo; $3 beers; small plates range from $5-$7.

The list: Top ten Larimer Square restaurants

​Jason Sheehan just reviewed TAG and found lots to love at Troy Atherton Guard's eponymous restaurant, including -- but not limited to -- the rice. Here are nine more Larimer Square restaurants we think deserve some props:

Today and Tonight: Eat, drink and be merry for a cause

​From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, four restaurants in Northfield Stapleton -- Islamorada Fish Company, La Sandia, Ling & Louie's and Texas de Brazil -- will donate a portion of all sales to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams & Broomfield Counties; get more info at 303-654-3378 or www.casa ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: from Santa at Steuben's to a gospel brunch

Zolo Southwestern Grill will help you appreciate tequila.​Our online Food & Drink listings contain dozens of culinary events from around the state. Here's a taste of what's coming up this week: Monday, September 7 The Colorado Bartenders Guild will be hosting its annual toy drive at Steuben' ... More >>

Weeklong ¡Viva Mexico! celebrations at Zengo, Tamayo and La Sandia

​El Grito -- the day when Mexicans across the world commemorate that country's independence from Spanish rule -- isn't until September 16, but Richard Sandoval, chef-owner of Tamayo, La Sandia and Zengo, is getting an early start on all the celebrations. Beginning today and continuing though ... More >>

Judging from Tamayo, Richard Sandoval's empire is in decline

​El Grito -- the day when Mexicans across the world commemorate that country's independence from Spanish rule -- isn't until September 16, but Richard Sandoval, chef-owner of Tamayo, La Sandia and Zengo, is getting an early start on all the celebrations. Beginning today and continuing though ... More >>

Larimer Square is a garden of eatin'

​El Grito -- the day when Mexicans across the world commemorate that country's independence from Spanish rule -- isn't until September 16, but Richard Sandoval, chef-owner of Tamayo, La Sandia and Zengo, is getting an early start on all the celebrations. Beginning today and continuing though ... More >>

The List: Big Operators

Rough week for Big Red F. I wasn't all tht happy with Happy Noodle House; wasn't cuckoo for the Cocoa Puffs at Centro. But that doesn't mean I don't like some of Dave Query's other restaurants. Matter of fact, he runs two other joints that are among my favorites in the city.Which leads me to this we ... More >>

Joe Vostrejs and his army are out to conquer Denver

Rough week for Big Red F. I wasn't all tht happy with Happy Noodle House; wasn't cuckoo for the Cocoa Puffs at Centro. But that doesn't mean I don't like some of Dave Query's other restaurants. Matter of fact, he runs two other joints that are among my favorites in the city.Which leads me to this we ... More >>

The List: Six neighborhood places to get your multicultural fix

Peking Tokyo, which I reviewed this week, was a weird little joint, no doubt. The name was strange, the space bizarre.  And yet, it was an excellent neighborhood player and the kind of place one might well thank the food gods for should one find one's self in the area and hard up for spring r ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, October 31 edition

Peking Tokyo, which I reviewed this week, was a weird little joint, no doubt. The name was strange, the space bizarre.  And yet, it was an excellent neighborhood player and the kind of place one might well thank the food gods for should one find one's self in the area and hard up for spring r ... More >>

For each restaurant closing, three openings

Peking Tokyo, which I reviewed this week, was a weird little joint, no doubt. The name was strange, the space bizarre.  And yet, it was an excellent neighborhood player and the kind of place one might well thank the food gods for should one find one's self in the area and hard up for spring r ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, October 29 edition

Peking Tokyo, which I reviewed this week, was a weird little joint, no doubt. The name was strange, the space bizarre.  And yet, it was an excellent neighborhood player and the kind of place one might well thank the food gods for should one find one's self in the area and hard up for spring r ... More >>

Room With a View: Tamayo

Peking Tokyo, which I reviewed this week, was a weird little joint, no doubt. The name was strange, the space bizarre.  And yet, it was an excellent neighborhood player and the kind of place one might well thank the food gods for should one find one's self in the area and hard up for spring r ... More >>

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 5/3/2007

La Sandia Gets Schooled by an 8th Grader

From the week of 5/3/2007

La Sandia Gets Schooled by an 8th Grader

From the week of 5/3/2007

The Dish on Dish Bistro: Delicious

From the week of 5/3/2007

The Dish on Dish Bistro: Delicious

From the week of 5/3/2007

Zengo

Mexi-Frenchy-Asian land of Zengo.

Last Man Standing

Meat and potatoes of Denver’s restaurant scene.

Pretty Ain't Enough

When style eats substance.

Pretty Ain't Enough

When style eats substance.

Pretty Ain't Enough

When style eats substance.

The Year That Was

From a goose chase to a great chase, 2006 was one wild ride.

Fuse This

Making the most of the mash-up craze.

Too Many Cooks

A collaboration between Steamboat Springs and Denver chefs leads to one tasty meal.

Survival of the Fittest

How the right cuisines could conquer the world.

The Name Game

Modern Mexican standoff

Tamayo

Modern Mexican standoff

Bite Me

Like Old Times

Bite Me

Quagmire

Give and Take

I can't wait to go back to Zengo.

Drink of the Week

Huetzi

Bite Me

Social Studies

Bite Me

One Degree of Separation

Best High-End Mexican

Tamayo

Bite Me

Fry Me to the Moon

Bite Me

Luca Streak

Bite Me

Out of the Bleu.

Kitchen Magicians

The Pinnacle Club hopes to attract high-end diners to its lofty digs.

Things Are Looking Up

Tamayo takes diners on a first-class mouth-of-the-border tour.