Food & Drink

The first party thrown by the Justice League of Street Food amassed a crowd of over 2,000, drawn together in a dirt lot on 29th and Huron streets for food, alcohol and myriad forms of entertainment. And on September 16, the league is doing it again. But it’s also making…

Bill Ward learned a hard lesson in Larimer Square, where he owned Below Bar and Slim 7: At most clubs, you only have a small window — say, from 10 p.m. until closing — when you can make money. But now that he’s out of Larimer Square altogether, Ward’s planning…

Jack Martinez Jack-n-Grill 2524 Federal Boulevard; 2630 West Belleview Avenue 303-964-9544; 303-474-4242 www.jackngrill.com This is part two of Lori Midson’s interview with Jack Martinez, owner/exec chef of Jack-n-Grill. To read part one of that Q&A, click here. Six words to describe your food: My food is love made edible. Ten…

My spoon lay face-down next to the melted remnants of the watermelon-mint granita, a soft, sweet reminder of the glory of summer produce infused into a dessert with an airy texture that resembled snow. My espresso cup was as empty as my granita glass. The check had been paid, the…

While Cherry Creek just lost Tambien, one of the tony neighborhood’s best independent restaurants, the downstairs space at 2710 East Third Avenue, formerly Plush, is poised to become Sweet Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi. Located directly next door to — and sharing a patio with — Argyll, Robert Thompson’s awesome…

As the Boulder community continues to rally around the displaced victims of the raging wildfire, retailers and mobile restaurateurs are organizing a benefit to raise money and gather donations. Tomorrow night, StrEat Chefs and Comida will roll into the parking lot at Common Threads, 2707 Spruce Street in Boulder, where…

A few weeks ago, we reported that the trucks making 15th and California streets a regular stop were working to establish a permanent presence and a true truck pod there, bringing in seating areas and a party vibe to supplement the street eats. Though there’s still no official word on…

Smother love: It’s easy being green in Denver in September, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe Society will feature some…

Early next month, Porche Lovely, the master baker of Lovely Confections, the cupcake bakery at 1489 Steele Street, is taking her cupcakes to the street — specifically the 16th Street Mall, where she will unmask a street cart. Shocking…

Any real city must have high-quality Thai takeout. Sure, it’s nice to sit down and be waited on every once in a while, but the true test of Thai cuisine is how it tastes in your living room rather than the restaurant’s dining room. Not only does Swing Thai pass…

Smoke is hanging low in downtown Boulder this morning, and the community is rallying support for firefighters and displaced homeowners. As the Four Mile Canyon fire blazes on and evacuations continue, several restaurants in town are stepping up to offer comped meals to anyone forced to abandon their homes…

Jack Martinez Jack-n-Grill 2524 Federal Boulevard; 2630 West Belleview Avenue 303-964-9544; 303-474-4242 www.jackngrill.com This is part one of Lori Midson’s Q&A with Jack Martinez, owner/exec chef of Jack-n-Grill. Check back here tomorrow to read part two of that interview. For eight years straight, Jack Martinez hauled his weathered pick-up truck…