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Mark Antonation

Mark Antonation is the former Westword Food & Drink Editor. In 2018, he was named Outstanding Media Professional by the Colorado Restaurant Association; he’s now with the Colorado Restaurant Foundation.

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Three Generations Carry On the Legacy of Restaurateur Pete Contos

Three Generations Carry On the Legacy of Restaurateur Pete Contos

By Mark AntonationJune 9, 2020

The spirit of Pete Contos lives on at his restaurants, thanks to his hard-working family.

New This Week: Seafood Tacos, Mochi Doughnuts and a Specialty Market

New This Week: Seafood Tacos, Mochi Doughnuts and a Specialty Market

By Mark AntonationJune 6, 2020

Seafood tacos, coffee and doughnuts, and Peruvian cheesesteaks are on the menu.

Five Restaurants Financially Supporting African-American Causes This Week

Five Restaurants Financially Supporting African-American Causes This Week

By Mark AntonationJune 5, 2020

Black Lives Matter, the NAACP and Black Mama’s Bail Out will receive donations thanks to these restaurants.

Colorado Senators Introduce Bill Extending Takeout Liquor Sales

Colorado Senators Introduce Bill Extending Takeout Liquor Sales

By Mark AntonationJune 5, 2020

A statewide bill allowing takeout liquor sales from bars and restaurants could become law for the next two years.

River Bear American Meats Gets Beefy

River Bear American Meats Gets Beefy

By Mark AntonationJune 5, 2020

Justin Brunson’s meat company partners with a Colorado ranch.

The GrowHaus Shifts Focus to Providing Immediate Food Relief

The GrowHaus Shifts Focus to Providing Immediate Food Relief

By Mark AntonationJune 4, 2020

The north Denver nonprofit is providing free groceries for neighbors in need.

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What We’re Craving for Dine-In and Takeout This Week

What We’re Craving for Dine-In and Takeout This Week

By Mark AntonationJune 4, 2020

Get the best of Jamaica, New Orleans, Ethiopia, Ghana and Paris this week.

Merfs Launches Barrel-Aged Hot Sauce and Pandemic Condiments

Merfs Launches Barrel-Aged Hot Sauce and Pandemic Condiments

By Mark AntonationJune 3, 2020

A Colorado hot sauce company creates keepsakes of the coronavirus era.

From Weed to Feed: A Cannabis B&B Gets a Restaurant License

From Weed to Feed: A Cannabis B&B Gets a Restaurant License

By Mark AntonationJune 3, 2020

A former “bud & breakfast” just off Colfax Avenue looks for new ways to bring in customers.

Tocabe Supports Native American Food Producers as It Reopens

Tocabe Supports Native American Food Producers as It Reopens

By Mark AntonationJune 2, 2020

Both Tocabe locations will relaunch on June 4.

ChefReady Offers Brand-New “Ghost Kitchen” Spaces

ChefReady Offers Brand-New “Ghost Kitchen” Spaces

By Mark AntonationJune 2, 2020

The ghost kitchen trend is making its way here from bigger cities.

Restaurateur Kimbal Musk Helps Colorado With Restaurant Reopenings

Restaurateur Kimbal Musk Helps Colorado With Restaurant Reopenings

By Mark AntonationJune 2, 2020

Governor Jared Polis turned to the Boulder restaurateur as part of an advisory team.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Openings and Closings in May 2020

Restaurant Roll Call: Openings and Closings in May 2020

By Mark AntonationJune 1, 2020

What’s new and what restaurants won’t be back after a difficult May.

Takeout Liquor Sales Are Still On — and Could Continue Much Longer

Takeout Liquor Sales Are Still On — and Could Continue Much Longer

By Mark AntonationJune 1, 2020

Governor Jared Polis extended the liquor loophole through June, as senators look for a long-term solution.

Curtains for You: One Restaurant’s Way of Keeping You Safe

Curtains for You: One Restaurant’s Way of Keeping You Safe

By Mark AntonationMay 30, 2020

This chocolate-themed restaurant on Colfax Avenue is committed to keeping you safe.

The Family Jones Debuts Its First Bourbon With Weekend Barbecue

The Family Jones Debuts Its First Bourbon With Weekend Barbecue

By Mark AntonationMay 28, 2020

More than two years in the making, the Colorado straight bourbon will debut this weekend.

12@Madison Won’t Return From the Coronavirus Shutdown

12@Madison Won’t Return From the Coronavirus Shutdown

By Mark AntonationMay 28, 2020

Chef/restaurateur Jeff Osaka has decided to permanently shutter his flagship eatery.

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Reinvents Itself to Serve Safely

The Inventing Room Dessert Shop Reinvents Itself to Serve Safely

By Mark AntonationMay 27, 2020

Small groups will be able to experience the science and magic of chef Ian Kleinman’s sweet creations.

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Spuntino Launches South Indian Sunday Suppers to Go

Spuntino Launches South Indian Sunday Suppers to Go

By Mark AntonationMay 26, 2020

We’ve missed chef Cindhura Reddy’s South Indian dishes.

Three Former Bakers From the Market Start Lala’s Bakery

Three Former Bakers From the Market Start Lala’s Bakery

By Mark AntonationMay 26, 2020

The Spring Fling cake is a Denver tradition, thanks to the Market, and three of its former bakers are bringing the cake back.

Street Smarts: Ten Years on the Denver Food Truck Scene

Street Smarts: Ten Years on the Denver Food Truck Scene

By Mark AntonationMay 26, 2020

From the Great Recession to the pandemic crisis, Denver’s food trucks tough it out.

Mythology Distillery Releases Second Foragers Gin

Mythology Distillery Releases Second Foragers Gin

By Mark AntonationMay 23, 2020

This year’s release of the Foragers comes just as the Denver Botanic Gardens reopens.

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