When it comes to finding the best of the summer harvest, sometimes we must go all the way to the source, especially if we want to show a soon-to-be-three-year-old city kid where vegetables really come from. With that in mind, I accepted an invitation from chef Eric Skokan, chef/owner of…
Over 700 unique works of art by Colorado artists deck out the new Kimpton Hotel Born Denver.
Every now and then a dish comes around to surprise you, but it’s not often that meal comes in sandwich form. Such is the case with Hops & Pie’s true hero, the Italian. Chef/co-owner Drew Watson created this magnificent sandwich more than five years ago, and the fact that the…
Forget that tired bowl of crinkle-cut carrots or that pile of limp salad with anemic tomatoes; this summer, up your vegetable game by going big, beautiful and boisterous. Veggies play a huge role at the height of the growing season as they add grace to meat dishes, take center stage…
The American Cheese Society is hosting its annual conference and Festival of Cheese (an event that’s open to the public on July 29) in Denver this week, aptly naming the entire group of events Cheese With Altitude. So what better time to talk about Colorado’s own awesome cheese makers —…
The farmers markets around town are in full swing. But you’ll find far more than just fresh peaches, crunchy peppers, organic eggs and bunches of beets. Plenty of artisan foods are also for sale, all handmade in Colorado and bursting with local flavors. Fancy a bottle of drinking vinegar? You…
Where to eat slow food in Denver and Boulder.
WTRMLN WTR has moved from New York to RiNo, adding another healthy product to Denver’s lineup.
During the summer, ice cream cravings hit almost daily and kids and adults flock to the city’s sweet shops for cool treats. But instead of reaching for that sugar cone topped with a chocolate scoop, why not get a little funky this season? Instead of playing it safe, try something…
Atlhough this oval flatbread may not look like a traditional pizza, it’s definitely worth checking out if you find yourself hungry on a lazy morning. These restaurants have developed their own way of serving breakfast in pizza form…and yes, eggs are a big part o
Though it’s been slow to come, Denver has been getting into the Nashville hot chicken trend as more and more places have started serving up this spicy Southern staple. Given the dish’s natural heat, it’s not surprising Coloradans are taking to the dish. We do, after all, love a bit…
This Sunday, April 9, marks the end of Glazed & Confuzed Donuts on Leetsdale Drive. But fans of the stoner-themed doughnut shop that originally opened in June 2014 don’t have to mourn the closing for long. Owner Josh Schwab plans to open up again in the Stanley Marketplace come April…
Stop by the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Denver for a creative pick-me-up at “Sense of Place: Creating Urban Adventure.”
While the rest of the Señor Bear restaurant team went to Peru to study food, barman Shawn Williams (formally of Sarto’s and El Diablo) hit up Nicaragua and Cuba to garner some cocktail inspiration for the soon-to-open Highland restaurant. His takeaway? Rum — lots of rum — as well as…
The Maven Hotel will open on March 29 with a collection of more than 400 pieces of art by local artists.
The Curtis hotel has commissioned an amazing new art collection. Even if you’re not checking into the downtown Denver hotel, you should check it out.
You may have noticed that wagyu has been gracing Denver menus left and right, from high-end steaks to Asian fare to simple sandwiches. The trend comes with a good reason; Colorado is home to two major ranches specializing in this Japanese cattle breed in the 7X Ranch in Hotchkiss (owned…
On a recent sunny afternoon, Brewed Food’s chef/founder Jensen Cummings met with a panel of tasters in the back of Blue Moon’s RiNo brewery to sample and discuss his latest beer and food project: bratwurst. The goal, he explains, was to create a sausage that not only proved delicious, but…
It’s not every middle-schooler who has the gumption to actually start a small business, but when Emily Rudnick, who’s in eighth grade at at Aspen Academy, was assigned the task for school project, she took the idea beyond what her teachers expected. The result is Rudspice, the 14-year-old’s own blend…
No. 13: Limoncello Wings at Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana Although this nine-year-old Italian joint, owned by Mark and Kristy Dym, earned our Best Pizza award last year, the menu has so much more to offer than just a tasty Neapolitan pie. Take the limoncello chicken wings, an appetizer of great potential…
Tater tots aren’t just for kids; plenty of chefs have elevated the dish into a work of potato perfection. Of course, just because you can have truffle-laced tots or tots enhanced with cheese and bacon, that doesn’t mean a good ol’ classic tater tot is passe. These ten restaurants and…
If all goes well, come April 20 you can expect to sink your teeth into Glazed & Confuzed’s stoner-inspired doughnuts at a new space inside the Stanley Marketplace. Unfortunately, the new location comes on the heels of owner Josh Schwab’s decision to close his original shop at 5301 Leetsdale Drive, something…
