Toshi Kizaki

In the Den

In the Den

Riding the Orient Express to Izakaya Den

Toshi Kizaki, who founded Sushi Den back in 1985 with his brother, Yasu, is currently in Japan meeting with vendors, fishmongers and a third brother, Koichi, who visits the markets daily to buy fish for Sushi Den and Izakaya Den (left). When Toshi returns later this month, he'll bringing ... More >>

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Sushi Den is a big fish in the Denver pond.

Sandwich Time

Adam Mali’s peachy-keen idea.

The Rest of Denver

An embarrassment of riches – and bitches.

Raw Power

Hopes -- and fish -- fly high at Sushi Den.

Fishing for Insults

Japon and Sushi Den have a minor war of words.

Izakaya Den adds ramen to its Saturday and Sunday lunch lineup

Izakaya Den will begin serving ramen this Saturday.​Beginning tomorrow, Izakaya Den, one of three restaurants on South Pearl Street overseen by brothers Yasu and Toshi Kizaki, who also run Sushi Den and Ototo, will begin dishing out ramen noodles in addition to its regular lunch menu.

Kelly Whitaker tends an urban garden at Pizzeria Basta

Pizzeria BastaThe garden at Pizzeria Basta, early in the season.​Kelly Whitaker, chef-owner of Boulder's Pizzeria Basta, spent every summer of his childhood on a farm -- and he hated it. "My grandfather was a farmer, and I spent every single summer on his farm, but I hated vegetables, and my f ... More >>

Sushi Den architects share plans for the South Pearl project

Sushi Den has kept South Pearl swimming in seafood for decades.​This month started with major action on South Pearl Street -- including a very involved deal that calls for the Wynkoop/Breckenridge group that had owned Pearl Street Grill to swap that space at 1477 South Pearl with Izakaya Den, ... More >>