When you find yourself in a paradox of craving something comforting yet healthy at the same time, but you don’t want to compromise taste and nutrition, don’t give up and settle for another lackluster veggie burger. You CAN have it all. Formerly known as Jonsey’s, The Centennial Tavern is one…
If you’re checking out all of the changes the stretch of Broadway between Second and Alameda Avenues has experienced in the past couple of years, be sure you don’t overlook Gozo. With the alluring words kitchen, wine and cocktails painted over the big front window, you’ll think, “Hey, I like all of those…
Is there a word or a phrase to describe the experience when you dig into a sandwich, an omelet or, in my case, a vegetarian burrito from Bonfire Burritos in Golden, and somehow you have no recollection of anything after the first bite, until you suddenly emerge with one bite…
What do suffering through cold weather, a mild illness and a raging hangover all have in common? They’re all best treated with a big bowl of pho. The traditional Vietnamese soup is typically served in a beef broth, so finding a real vegetarian stock and be tricky. The noodle experts…
Tucked away in a little Victorian on South Pearl Street, the quaint and cozy atmosphere at Gaia Bistro will lure you in, and the food will keep you there. Known for a spread of organic and locally sourced ingredients (a greenhouse in the back supplements the menu in the summer),…
For years, Sputnik has been a local favorite in the South Broadway neighborhood. By day, patrons come for coffee, food and a relaxed environment to work or meet friends. By night, drinks at the bar and late night eats become the desired accouterments. While the menu has a generous helping…
A vegetarian walks into a fried chicken joint — and finds a delicious portabella mushroom sandwich on the menu. If you’re looking to satisfy that hankering for something more than a salad, the caramelized portabella at The BSide offers meaty satisfaction — without the meat. New to the 17th Avenue restaurant…
When you’re looking for a hearty dish that will fill you up without that, “yuck, I just ate my body weight in something I shouldn’t have” feeling, look no further than the sweet potato gnocchi at Harman’s Eat + Drink in Cherry Creek North. This seasonal dish from chef John…
Whether you work downtown or hang out in Highland, Masterpiece Delicatessen has two locations (the newer of the two is in Uptown) that are sure to satisfy for a quick grab-and-go lunch or a sit-down meal with a friend or colleague. But don’t let your life intrude upon your lunch…
What do Pamela Anderson and Bob Marley have in common? Very little, other than that Marley was a vegetarian and Anderson still is. At least that makes them both suited to be the namesakes of two vegetarian tacos at Zi South. Known for a wide selection of tequila, the ballpark…
Blink and you might miss the Curtis Park Delicatessen while driving down Champa Street in the historic Five Points neighborhood, but this is one establishment you won’t want to pass by. Marked with a red door and small sign on the brick above, the owners makes good use of the…
When the temperature drops, we often make up for the mercury deficit with an indulgent caloric splurge. This year, if you’re not into starving yourself the first week of January until you give up on that crash diet, then head strait to Cart-Driver for the pizza that would have inevitably…
In less than a year, Work & Class has made some big waves in the Denver dining scene. With plenty of praise for the food, atmosphere and beyond-friendly staff, it comes as little surprise to find the place packed every night. Come 2015, the Work & Class family will mark…
Now that the eight days of excuses to eat fried food (also known as Hanukkah) have come and gone, you may be craving something that will satisfy your inner East Coaster: a good New York City bagel. Yes, we know that Denver is not New York, and for any NY…
Hanukkah is in full swing and on the fourth day, we bring to you a veggie sandwich of latke proportions. Zaidy’s has been around as long as some natives can remember (29 years, to be precise), dishing up latkes, kugel, knishes, and more in Cherry Creek North. So to celebrate…
With the season changing soon, so are the menu items at many restaurants. This week, the love child of modern dining and comfort food, Steuben’s, has added several items to its always-tasty menu. (Don’t worry, the crispy Brussels sprouts aren’t going away. Ever.) One noteworthy change to the menu lives…
While Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs is well known for non-traditional choices of meats that go into its sausages, the menu also has an impressive number of vegetarian and vegan items, and all of the vegan items have a handy little red “v” next to them, making it rather painless for…
Chances are you know a vegetarian/vegan or two and they just might be coming over for Thanksgiving dinner. So this year, instead of panicking over what to serve either yourself or your non-turkey consuming guest, stop by Nooch Vegan Market and for a few specialty items from Watercourse Foods to…
