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Laura Shunk

Laura Shunk was Westword's restaurant critic from 2010 to 2012; she's also been food editor at the Village Voice and a dining columnist in Beijing. Her toughest assignment had her drinking ten martinis and eating ten Caesar salads over the course of 48 hours. She still drinks martinis, but remains lukewarm on Caesar salads.

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Former Westword Food Critic on Casa Bonita 2.0: It's Been Restored to its Original Glory

By Laura Shunk
Jun 26, 2023

Laura Shunk grew up celebrating special occasions at the pink palace and was among the first to experience its transformation.
Like Its Fireplace, Memories of Colt & Gray Have a Warm Glow

By Laura Shunk
Dec 6, 2019

The restaurant will close December 21, a decade after it changed Denver's dining scene.
Farm Team: An Agricultural High School Takes Root in Reunion

By Laura Shunk
May 15, 2019

Welcome to Google in a barn.
A New Kind of Cocktail Competition Hits American Bonded on Monday

By Laura Shunk
Dec 13, 2018

Speed, skill, knowledge and consistency are part of the judging at a new bartending competition sponsored by Woody Creek Distillers.
'Tis the Season for Indulgence...and Truffles

By Laura Shunk
Nov 21, 2018

Several restaurants around town are offering truffle specials this season.

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