Making gnocchi is a true labor of love, and after making it from scratch once, you’ll appreciate those little pillows of potato heaven even more. This month I had the pleasure of taking a cooking class led by chef Isabel Ranney of the Magnolia Hotel as part of the the…

Sometimes it seems like you need to eat a small meal before braving the wait list at some brunch establishments around Denver. If your taste buds have ever been treated to brunch at Devil’s Food Bakery & Cookery, you know just how long the wait can be on the weekend,…

What’s it take in this town to get a vegetarian sandwich that’s not a total cop out? Repeatedly it seems the veggie sandwich is ubiquitous with hummus and a few veggies. Every now and then you’ll find joy out of a pesto spread or some feta cheese, but since most…

Denver has seen drastic growth in its coffee community over the last few years, which is great because as a fast-growing city, we need something to keep us going. On board with the coffee boom is Corvus Coffee Roasters, well known for bottled cold brew found in stores all over Denver…

WaterCourse Foods has experienced many big changes since opening seventeen years ago, moving from 13th to 17th Avenue among them, but this year marks the biggest — if least noticeable to casual observers. Shortly after the restaurant celebrated one year as a fully vegan establishment in April, founder and owner Dan…

Shrimp and grits are getting the boot, among a few other beloved staples on the Work & Class menu as the restaurant reveals several new items today. The grits may not be gone forever, but for now, you’ll have to cope with the loss by diving into a plate of…

With a name like Sugarmill, finding decadent confections within feet of the entrance is no surprise; but finding a dinner menu with veggie options as tempting as the macarons had me smitten. Sipping prosecco while noshing on a mozzarella and tomato plate was the perfect way to unwind, followed by…

The hunger paradox has crippled us all from time to time—you’re hungry and don’t want to sacrifice taste or quality, but you’re in a hurry, don’t want to spend a fortune or rapidly approaching stages of hanger that make waiting an hour to get into a restaurant out of the…

Linger is known for an eclectic mix of dishes from all over the world. You can, for example, load up on falafel while your dining partner picks at a bento box. It’s a place for just about any taste preference and the staff is incredibly accommodating to allergies and diet…

Despite the seemingly unstoppable rain, warm weather is quickly approaching and before we know it, sandals will replace rain boots and we’ll start complaining about the heat and lusting for rain. While ramen and pho really hit the spot when it’s cold and gloomy out, why should we compromise our…

With patio season upon us, give or take a few thunderstorms, it’s time to find some dishes that taste best when enjoyed outdoors, under clear skies. Humboldt delivers just that. The restaurant’s spacious patio overlooking 17th Avenue gets dappled sunlight thanks to tall, shady tree, providing the perfect setting for…

At any given hour, Denver’s Union Station is buzzing with all sorts of visitors: travelers just passing through, regulars stopping in for lunch or coffee, and nervous-looking social media users looking for their Tinder dates. It’s a place where you can find just about anything your palate desires. Seafood, craft…

Walking into D Bar hints at what it might be like to walk into Betty Crocker’s house, with ribbons of the sweet smell of confections wafting through the air. The restaurant is first and foremost known for desserts; back when Keegan Gearhard and Lisa Bailey first opened on 17th Avenue,…

Larimer Square’s Bubu is the love child of restaurateur Troy Guard and fast casual dining — and it’s just what the downtown strip needed: quick, delicious and healthy meals in a multitude of mix-and-match options for almost any palate. Bubu’s menu  — from Mexican to Thai to Californian — is not limited…

Last month, Work & Class sous chef Victor Mena’s brother-in-law was operating a mower/tractor with his son and got into an accident that took the life of the little boy and left the brother-in-law in critical condition, with injuries that will take many months to heal. With mounting medical expenses…

Ace Eat Serve is known for its great cocktails, punchy pan-Asian menu, and spacious ping-pong room perfect for a little friendly competition. For vegetarians, it’s never been difficult finding a few meatless options on the menu, most of which can be made vegan, but I was surprised to discover that Ace…

This month marks a first anniversary for WaterCourse Foods, but not it’s not a commemoration of the restaurant’s first year in business — the veteran vegetarian restaurant has been serving its meatless menu for 17 years. This anniversary marks one year as an all-vegan restaurant — a Veganniversary, as it’s…

Just past the first-year mark, Atticus seems to be settling into its space and discovering what the kitchen is best at. In a family neighborhood scattered with college students, you’re not quite sure what to expect upon entering, but the welcoming atmosphere will lure you in regardless. Their menu has…

Just when you thought it was safe to store all your winter clothes, Colorado laughs and throws a nice little snowstorm in our faces. What better way to enjoy the unpredictable weather than with a hot bowl of ramen. In the land of trendy, it seems that new ramen houses…

Forget the days you were once forced to chose between a stack of pancakes or eggs and toast while you begrudgingly watch your friends devour plates of Benedicts, burritos and the like. Having experienced a decade of un-memorable, thrown together meals at restaurants, it comes as an excitement just shy…

City O’ City is the winner of this year’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant in our Best of Denver issue, so we thought it would be fitting to return for a bite of a couple favorites. For vegetarians, this place is a safe haven where the ability to order anything on the menu…