Old Elk Distillery in Fort Collins recently rolled out a bourbon that’s packed with malted-barley flavor, giving Colorado whiskey lovers something new and different to seek out in bars, restaurant’s and liquor stores. The idea for Old Elk started in 2013 with owners Curt and Nancy Richardson and master distiller Greg…
Spuntino uses elk to make a tartare that captures the essence of Italy while adding subtle Indian notes.
Chef Paul Reilly of Beast + Bottle and Coperta is also on the board of the Union Station Farmers Market. Here’s what he’s looking forward to from this year’s growing season.
Old Major hosts an all-star lineup of women in the Denver food and beverage industry on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
The Budlong Hot Chicken truck and BBQ Supply Co. will both launch in May, from chef/restaurateur Jared Leonard.
Our dish of the week is a cheesy crab pasta dish at Bar Dough that’s a spicier, richer version of mac and cheese.
A Boulder County couple is using Colorado craft beer and spirits to perk up their pickles.
Here are ten great Denver ramen bowls in both traditional and modern forms.
When chef Ryan “Ko” Cunningham decided to launch a healthy food truck in Boulder, he didn’t have any idea that he had already been part of one. Well, sort of, at least — he was in his mother’s womb at the time, soon to be the fourth child of Julianaa…
First there was Au Feu, a Montreal smoked meat shop opening at Zeppelin Station’s upcoming food hall. But now, owner Jared Leonard is bringing two more of his Chicago-based restaurants to Denver. The reason, he says, is because his family fell in love with Colorado. “I was supposed to open…
Colorado’s booze industry has been a growing scene for years now. From long-running favorites such as Woody Creek Distillers, Leopold Bros. Distillery and Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey; to new players like Longtucky Spirits and Denver Distillery, there are plenty of quality bottles to choose from. Now, there’s a service that ties…
Eating out with little kids can be tough — on both parents and other diners. While older kids tend to have dining out down pat, a restaurant trip with the younger set can prove a challenge. But what if there was a place you could bring your child where you can enjoy…
You may have seen a saucy pink can decked out with a woman with a citrus smile and the name Ramona blasting out in bold lettering. What is this jazzy beverage and who is responsible for such a creation? Ramona is a canned spritz made with Sicilian grapefruit juice and Italian…
The somewhat sickening time of year has come again – when people put pink and red hearts on everything, roses become currency and restaurants construct elaborate “romantic” menus for couples to swoon over. But just because Valentine’s Day is near doesn’t mean you have to bore yourself with a tired…
It’s been a while since Ron Tarver first announced plans to open Denver Distillery (244 South Broadway), but after almost six years, the time has finally come. “This is all my design from out of my head from over five years ago,” says Tarver, as he shows off the finished…
When you offer a traditional sandwich like bánh mì and give it a modern twist, is it still considered bánh mì? In Denver you can find family-run shops that bake their own bread and create sandwiches much like you would find in Vietnam. But a number of chefs are also…
Tucked beneath a modern residential building in LoHi resides There…, a restaurant that now serves fresh gelato under the name Bici. The idea, says co-owner Oren Cohen, is to provide an array of housemade “adult snack food”: hummus, roasted nuts and dipping sauces, for example. It also includes a whole…
It’s not every day you can find American spirits created in a traditional Scottish Forsyths still, but at Vapor Distillery in Boulder the whiskey passes through a copper pot from the respected manufacturer before being aged and bottled. The man behind the machine is Alastair Brogan, also a Scottish import,…
Although it may seem easy to shop for that cocktail and beer-loving co-worker or father-in-law, this year go beyond the usual bottle of bottom-shelf bourbon and try something better made right here in the Centennial State. Whether the recipient lives in town or somewhere else, nothing says “taste the Rockies”…
On the first day of Christmas my food-loving buddy gave to me…really, with all the amazing Colorado-made gifts out there, you could have weeks and weeks of holiday goodies. Whether you want stocking stuffers, hostess gifts or something for the gourmet in your life, we have plenty of ideas. Choose…
What’s celebrity chef Hugh Acheson doing in an Airstream trailer whipping up tacos in Denver? He’s busy promoting his latest cookbook. It may surprise fans of this Top Chef judge and two-time James Beard Award winner (one for his cookbook, A New Turn In The South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for…
As you navigate weekend brunch, consider adding a bit of flair to your morning by partaking in a do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar. Instead of laying back and having a boring, endless steam of pre-mixed cocktails brought to you, take charge by taking a trip to the bar and artfully creating…
