No. 56: Macaroni and Cheese at Work & Class Upon first bite there was something about chef Dana Rodriguez’s addictive macaroni and cheese that just tasted different, in a good way. Turns out it’s more than one thing that makes this lauded chef’s pale yellow-orange version stand out, and six-year-aged…
No. 62: Manzo at Spuntino The star of this smoky dish at Spuntino, a diminutive neighborhood Italian eatery with big aspirations, is melt-in-your-mouth beef cheek, a cut of meat sadly not often seen on the average menu. Luckily for diners, chef and co-owner Cindhura Reddy knows its merit. “Although steak…
No 63: How the West Was Won, or Biscuits and Gravy at Dozens Restaurant Before delving into this delectable dish, it should first be noted that the Dozens Restaurant in Aurora is not exactly the same as the other Dozens downtown. In fact, it’s been its own entity for 22…
No. 65 : Chicken Salad at Poppies Restaurant & Lounge The first time I had the chicken salad-stuffed avocado at Poppies in South Denver, I was about twelve years old and lunching with my mom and grandmother, something we did often. Little did I know at the time the dish…
Sure, Denver is the Napa Valley of beers, but a town can only handle so many suds. So, take a break from brews and explore the world of urban wine this Labor Day weekend? Although Colorado isn’t the wine capital of the U.S., quite a few decent bottles have been…
No 67: Spaghetti Alla Carbonara at Spatola In a city ripe with takes on spaghetti alla carbonara, it’s refreshing to find a simple execution of the classic Italian dish at the newly-opened Spatola in the Highlands. After all, what’s not to like about a plate of beautiful pasta intertwined with…
The cheery husband-and-wife team that runs Kingman Estates Winery can’t stop smiling; after all, they just won two gold metals during the third annual Governor’s Cup Colorado Wine Competition in July. To add to the glory, their 2013 cabernet sauvignon was also chosen as one of the twelve wines to grace…
What do you get when you combine board games, sandwiches, milkshakes and other goodies? While a kid’s birthday party is one answer, in the context of Board Game Republic at 900 West First Avenue, you have the latest place for adults to grab a cocktail and a bite while playing various…
No. 70: Combination Banh Mi at Vinh Xuong Bakery To get to this coveted sandwich in Athmar Park, head East on Alameda Avenue from South Federal Boulevard, pull into the Alameda Square Shopping Center and park at the northwest corner. There you’ll will find Vinh Xuong Bakery, a popular lunch…
No. 73: The Alfred Packer Salad at MAD Greens While many eateries tout their use of seasonal ingredients, it’s not often that you can find a dish that truly represents what’s coming out of Colorado farms right now — especially at a quick-service restaurant. Never fear; with the special Alfred…
No. 75: Croque Monsieur at Fire While one may be swayed to dally over the sculptures and paintings adorning the lobby of the Art Hotel on Broadway, sandwiches trump art, so head straight for the fourth floor instead, where Fire, the hotel’s restaurant, resides. Once there, take a seat at one…
Since closing Restaurant Kelly Liken in May, 2015, chef Kelly Liken has been pretty quiet on the culinary scene, until now. At the end of June she launched Harvest by Kelly Liken, a laid-back, seasonal eatery located right off the Sonnenalp Club’s golf course. “Opening Harvest in Edwards seemed like…
While ice cream proves delectable year-round, the summer months are when we crave this frozen dessert the most. Plus, with National Ice Cream Day coming up on July 17, you have one more reason (as if another reason is needed) to indulge in heaping piles of cookies & cream, mint…
Celebrity chefs and the people who love them gathered this past weekend for the 34th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Hundreds of purveyors and tasters parlayed in the tall white tents, a set up that mimicked the towering mountains behind the scene. Top talent such as Marcus Samuelsson, Andrew…
Thanks to Celiac disease awareness and diet trends, nowadays finding gluten-free options at most restaurants isn’t so challenging. But while you are pretty safe dining on sushi, ordering a steak with potatoes or nibbling on a salad, sometimes the gluten-averse crave other staples like pizza, burgers, pasta and scrumptious dessert…
Spring break is over for most people, which means it’s time to hit the books and learn a new skill. In this case, your classroom is the kitchen, and your supplies come in the form of a stove top, oven, knives, a cutting board and lot of tasty ingredients. From…
Just in time for the holiday of hearts, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is debuting an exhibit all about, you guessed it, chocolate. But that’s not the only way to get local sweets; turns out a handful of purveyors specialize in superior confections made right in Colorado. Including…
Colorado can hold its own when it comes to craft beer, artisan liquors and homemade hot sauces, but now the state is getting noticed for its legit bean-to-bar chocolate. One of the newest companies to enter the grind (well, company might be a stretch) is two-month-old Fortuna Chocolate, comprised of three…
This Sunday, the Denver Broncos will be fighting the New England Patriots for a chance to play in the Super Bowl — not that you have to watch it. Actually, game days usually prove to be the perfect time to hit up a slew of activities that usually would be…
The questions of which state or city makes the best pizza, where to get the most authentic slice, and whose pie sings above the rest will always be hot topics. After all, pizza is a very personal choice that takes into account crust preferences, favorite sauces and, of course, preferred…
How do we sense sweetness? What affects how we perceive sugars? Why does that cookie taste so much sweeter to me than it does to my friend? Can you change how sweet is sweet? These are just a handful of questions that may be answered with the nine-month sweet study…
If you’re putting up family for the holidays and need someplace to go for entertainment where you can spend a few hours away from the house — and the kitchen — you’re in luck: Many cultural institutions around town have upped the ante by creating stellar food programs for their…
