Vietnam

Little bundles of joy at Gio Cha Cali

In A Federal Case, I'll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard -- south to north -- within Denver city limits. I'll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I'll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here's the report on t ... More >>

Golden Pho & Grill is a newcomer, but fits right in on Federal

In A Federal Case, I'll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard -- south to north -- within Denver city limits. I'll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I'll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here's the report on t ... More >>

Vietnam Grill serves up a surprising culinary lesson on Vietnamese cuisine

In A Federal Case, I'll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard -- south to north -- within Denver city limits. I'll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I'll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here's the report on t ... More >>

At Pho 95, warmth and familiarity slow down the rush on a cold night

In A Federal Case, I'll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard -- south to north -- within Denver city limits. I'll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I'll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here's the report on t ... More >>

Cream of tartar from 1967 wins Marczyk Old Spice contest

At a potluck dinner party at my home a few years ago, I made the mistake of handing Pete Marczyk a can of Scotch Buy black pepper that had expired in 1988 -- which meant the pepper was old as the friends' marriage we were celebrating, and a lot less spicy. But that black dust did manage to provide t ... More >>

One-man, one-day production of The Things They Carried here Friday

Young Americans have lots of experience with war, right? I mean, we've lived (very remotely) through wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and we've got hard-hitting blockbusters like Battleship and Red Tails to learn from. We can even step into a soldier's shoes with video games like Call of Duty, Hal ... More >>

Photos: New Saigon, the subject of this week's review

New Saigon is one of the oldest Vietnamese restaurants in Denver, and its kitchen is one of the most comprehensive, turning out not just pho, but hundreds of dishes from Vietnam's culinary canon. For this week's review, I stopped by the restaurant that's been under the same ownership for 25 years, a ... More >>

Vietnam Grill goes for a liquor license

​Vietnam Grill has been slinging pho and spring rolls from its Federal Boulevard strip mall spot for a few years, but now the eatery is hoping to add alcoholic pairings to the menu. The restaurant just applied for its liquor license, and if all goes according to plan, it'll add beer, wine and ... More >>

The five strangest foods I've ever eaten

Mark MangerPeanut butter soup, fufu and bone-in, skin-on goat: not actually so weird.​My first trip to African Grill and Bar for this week's review was a thrill ride because it offered a chance to explore a cuisine with which I'd had no previous experience and an opportunity to eat something s ... More >>

One chapter book reviews: Missing in Action: A Family Saga, chapter six

​As far as fictional characters go, there is maybe no archetype so boring as the Hero, that figure of unwavering nobility and poise. Whether that hero is deftly vanquishing foes like Superman or valiantly overcoming adversity a la Odysseus, the construct is the same: The Hero represents the Da ... More >>

Ba Le serves authentic banh mi and more

Warming trends: The bare-bones Pho Duy provides warm comfort food just in time for winter

Steely Dan

Thursday, October 29, Wells Fargo Theatre, 800-745-3000.

Free crab, lobster at Viet's Restaurant

​ Happy birthday, Viet's Restaurant. The busy Vietnamese restaurant, located at 333 South Federal Boulevard in the Far East Center, replaced Thai Hiep Vietnam House a year ago. And to celebrate its first anniversary, the restaurant is offering free lobster or crab to parties of four or more. ... More >>

Can Tho Pho is no substitute for Ha Noi Pho

More Chinese food, more Vietnamese food - all good news

Book 'em!

If you want to know what it's like to be a veteran in John McCain's home state, stop by the Justa Center

Spa-Rama

Indulge in treatments from around the world at Spa Experience Aspen.

Nut House

Stop-Loss

Iraq War movie Stop-Loss does its best not to mention the war.

Dengue Fever

Wednesday, March 26, hi-dive, 720-570-4500.

Parallel 17

Holding the line.

Honkin' Tonkin

Old Town

As new ethnic enclaves appear, the originals die off.

Sum kind of Wonderful

Elvis Lives

Vietnam House is a rock star.

Strip Tease

Viaggio and New Orient create a common border between Italy and Vietnam.

All Gave Some

Sir! No Sir! recounts the GIs who refused to ride the killing machine.

CU International Film Series

Muenzinger Auditorium on CU’s Boulder campus

Big & Rich

Comin' to Your City (Warner Bros.)

Drink of the Week

Lychee- and Starfruit-Infused Vodka Martini

Green Light

Head for the hills -- the hill country of Sapa.

Fur Real

Get out of the doghouse at macymacy.

Flick Pick

Pulp Fiction

Drink of the Week

Red, White, Orange and Blue

The Broncos call in a $20,000 air strike for patriotism.

Room at the Inn

T-Wa has been to hell and back.

Best Vietnamese Restaurant

New Orient

So Pho, So Good

Bowls of broth and pig knuckles add up to great meals.

Strange Ways

Unusual mediums are showcased at the Bayeux Gallery and the Foothills Art Center.

Good Things Come in Mall Packages

Saigon Terrace's authentic Vietnamese food turns Colorado Boulevard into Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Through the Past, Deftly

His Life

Vinh Ngoc Le counts his blessings.

Miss Saigon?

BROTHERS OF INVENTION

'NAM YANKEES

PHO BETTER OF PHO WORSE

A FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MASTERPIECE

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