Two weeks ago, we reported the impending move of V.G. Burgers to a new space at 1650 Broadway in Boulder.Well, the meatless, 100 percent plant-based emporium has closed its original home at 3267 28th Street, but perhaps a bit prematurely — because the new spot won’t be ready for a…
Okay, at first glance, it looks the Broncos got the royal screw in the Jay Cutler trade. But I offer you three reasons why this could be one of the better deals Denver sports has seen. 1. We no longer have Cutler! This seems like a bad thing, but it…
It’s not easy weighing mesclun mix while wearing thick mittens. But that’s one of the things you learn to do when you live in this crazy state of Colorado. Saturday, April 4, was the first day of the state’s preeminent farmers’ market (rooted in Boulder, of course), a day when…
Last week, I expressed my confusion regarding the Quiznos campaign for its new Toasty Torpedo. Although I still can’t get over the peculiar oven-man sexual chemistry, I suppose I can rest a little easier after this relatively ambiguous explanation for the ads from Rebecca Steinfort, chief marketing officer for Quiznos:…
With Denver’s “First Ever Denver Pairing Competition” set for this Tuesday, April 7, at Baur’s Ristorante, 1512 Curtis Street, the hype is definitely building, and Avery Brewing Company’s Ted Whitney seems confident. “I really feel badly for everyone trying to out-pair the Avery team; in many ways it’s just not…
I am comfortably ensconced in the 18-35 male demographic that so many companies are desperate to grab. And we are relatively easy. Give us something with closeups of food, perverted humor, boobies or LeBron James, and we will mindlessly buy your product.So, I should be enjoying the new ad from Denver-based Quiznos:…
When I sit down for a fancy four-course meal, I don’t ask for too much. Just the basics: maybe some friends, some warm bread….and three separate beverage teams trying to pair each course in a battle royale for my taste buds. Next Tuesday, Denver will bear witness to what is…
When Obama began his presidency, he pledged transparency. And last week, the USDA had new regulations go into effect for labels of origin. The labels of origin will be put on beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat meat, fish and shellfish products, noting which country the product came from. When I…
Arugula restaurant, which opened at 2785 Iris Street in Boulder in February, had a BMW get a little too close for comfort last week.On March 24, an X5 parked facing the restaurant began to pull out. But instead of doing the, you know, logical thing, like reversing, the driver pressed…
There is something so sensual about tearing into an airy croissant, steam gently rising as you let the pastry melt on your tongue. Creating this masterpiece is no easy feat (as I learned in my baking class at Johnson and Wales), necessitating hunks of butter and dough, steady hands and…
Craving a Philly cheesesteak? A big salad? Lenny’s Sub Shop opened late last week at 726 Lincoln Street, in the spot that formerly housed Scooter Joe’s. It’s a link in a small chain that prides itself on great customer service and large portions, according to owner Dave Saporta. A fifteen-inch…
For those of you in Boulder who enjoy a big, hearty burger without meat, this is for you. V.G. Burgers, an all-plant-based, quick-service restaurant, is moving a few miles away from its current location at 3267 28th Street to 1650 Broadway — which is already the address listed on its…
Mr. Stephen Colbert, you are officially on notice. Yes, I know that it’s really Colbert’s thing to put people (or items like caramel apples) “on notice,” but the tables have been turned, thanks to the Granola Tycoon (aka Eric Clayman), who makes granola for Udi’s Handcrafted Foods. Here’s the skinny…
The power cord on the Rock N Soul Cafe, a cafe and music venue in Boulder, may be pulled unless the owners get some help. Like many places right now, the cafe is treading water, but the owners aren’t going down without a fight. Sheryl and Sam Radetsky recently sent…
If you are free through April 4 and have an extra $1,000 lying around, you might want to load up the Escalade and drive up I-70 for the nineteenth annual Taste of Vail. The four-day event, featuring thirty chefs and fifty winemakers, will consist of a variety of tastings, classes,…
A few days ago, I saw grown men cry. But no one’s feelings were hurt, and we weren’t even watching The Notebook. No, we were suffering the wrath of the hot wings from Skinny Jay’s, located at 800 28th Street, in the Outlook Hotel in Boulder. These are crispy little…
As reported by Lori Midson, Larkburger opened its doors last Friday at 2525 Arapahoe Street and immediately started bestowing big burgers and truffled fries on Boulder. Back in August, I’d moved just a few blocks from the spot where Larkburger was to roost, and I’d eagerly awaited the day the…
Jean Phillippe Failyau, Frank Bonanno’s right-hand man (and my former chef at Osteria Marco), is busy tying up the loose ends at Park Burger, which he says is about a month away from opening.As Jason Sheehan reported in December, although Failyau is working with Bonanno on this burger joint at…
Stimulus and/or recession- themed dinners are springing up around town, pulling valueconomy eaters from their homes into seats at local restaurants. L’Atelier has a four-course recession dinner; Parisi offers deals every week.Mojitos Cuban Bistro, at 1120 East Sixth Avenue (the former home of Mel’s, and Piscos, and Chives, and Dudley’s) …
Want a quick course in Slow Food, the anti-fast-food movement started in Italy years ago by Carlo Petrini? Attend an informational open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. tonight at the home of a member in central Denver. According to Slow Food Denver president Krista Roberts, the discussion will…
Alba Osteria, the upscale Italian restaurant at 2480 Canyon Boulevard in Boulder, will host a wine dinner on March 25. At first glance, the menu looks like a run-of-the-mill prix fixe dinner, one that happens to focus on the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. But since this region is arguably the…
Starz, a cable network best known for screening films, is branching into producing series — and one of the most promising, Party Down, premieres at 8:30 p.m. tonight. The show is about a hapless bunch of starving actors fronting as caterers as they wait for their big break — and…
