Dishes of DISH: Deep-Dish Pizza from Patxi’s Pizza

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Patxi’s Pizza will be bringing its…

Dishes of DISH: Housemade Sausages from Farm to Truck

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. And the Farm to Truck truck…

Happy Hour at Charcoal: Cut-Rate Yet Refined

Charcoal’s slogan is “Fine dining. Affordable prices,” but I can recall being nearly bankrupt a couple of times after ordering too much at this Golden Triangle establishment. When I saw Charcoal’s happy-hour menu, I was thrilled that I could pig out without having to make an uncomfortable phone call to…

Dishes of DISH: Boozy Cupcakes from Milk & Cake

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Milk & Cake, the year-old cupcake…

Dishes of DISH: Creole Pork Belly from Limelight Supper Club

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes, including Limelight Supper Club & Lounge,…

Dishes of DISH: Farm-Fresh Salad from Scratch Burrito

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Like Scratch Burrito and Happy Tap,…

Dishes of DISH: Tacos and Burritos from El Taco De Mexico

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. El Taco De Mexico, perennial Best…

Dishes of DISH: Peruvian Cookies from Azucar Bakery

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. South Broadway’s Azucar Bakery — our…

Dishes of DISH: Smoked Trout Snack from Lola

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Lola Mexican Fish House, for example,…

Dishes of DISH: Spring Salad from Interstate Kitchen

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes.Interstate Kitchen & Bar, for example, will…

Dishes of DISH: Korean Lettuce Wraps from Dae Gee

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Dae Gee, named Best Korean Restaurant…

Happy Hour at Bacco Trattoria: Gluttony, Italian Style

North Boulder is now where folks weary of the yoga pants-squeezed bustle and hustle of downtown can still enjoy the Boulder lifestyle. Bacco Trattoria and Mozzarella Bar counts as its neighbors the delightful Pupusas Sabor Hispano, the neighborhood classic Restaurant 4580, and a non-delightful, non-classic Subway. It’s an odd space,…

Happy Hour at Bohemian Biergarten: Fun by the Liter and the Boot

With a population comprised mostly of day-trippers, folk musicians, and the selectively employed, Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall is a fertile breeding ground for good happy hours. Even before a discounted menu became practically mandatory in Colorado restaurants, a veritable Murderer’s Row of legendary happy hours on Walnut Street — those…

Happy Hour at Cuba Cuba: so good, it barely needs a discount

If it weren’t for that blasted Cuban embargo, I wonder if eateries like Cuba Cuba Cafe & Bar wouldn’t be everywhere. Thankfully, the delightful Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria shops appear to multiplying rapidly, and there are places like Frijoles and Buchi to satisfy any lechon craving, but an evening at Cuba…

Harold’s closes in Longmont, and Smokin’ Dave’s steps in

After two years, Harold’s and the Bayonet Room, the farm-to-table restaurant in Longmont’s Best Western Plaza Hotel, served its final dish this past Saturday. Fortunately for hungry Longmont residents, the space is now being renovated for a new concept from Dave Oehlman, owner of the two Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ &…

Happy Hour: The 9th Door’s Spanish siesta is a snooze

Call it the original happy hour. Though its been falling out of practice in modern Spain, the siesta has influenced the country’s food culture over the centuries. Spanish restaurants often offer a prix fixe menu during the 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. lunch break, when office workers flee en masse to…