Saigon Terrace (reviewed this issue) isn’t Denver’s only worthy Vietnamese restaurant, of course. New Saigon (650 South Federal Boulevard) continues to turn out literally hundreds of excellent dishes (including several variations on frog legs); even when the kitchen’s hopping, the waitstaff keeps its cheerful cool. Other notable Vietnamese eateries include…
Q:I would like to locate a restaurant where the chef would be willing to accommodate someone with a low-sodium dietary restriction. I have found very few that offer more than a bone-dry chicken breast or fish fillet with steamed vegetables, and I’m looking for a little more excitement in flavor…
You can bet that while Wally and the Beav were washing up for supper, June wasn’t busy ripping the lids off to-go containers. And no way did Ward stop by the takeout market after a hard day at the office to pick up some ready-made pasta and sauce. Making dinner…
When Uncle Bobby comes visiting from Connecticut and college roommate Susie stops by on her way from Chicago to L.A., they always want to “experience” the Old West in a way that lets them return to friends and families and confirm that, “Yep, out there in Cularada, they eat that…
To market, to market: Downtown denizens have long complained about the lack of grocery stores in the area, but now that they have one, they aren’t exactly cheering. In fact, I’d heard so many negative comments about the Lemon Sisters Market, which opened last month at 1530 Blake Street (the…
Q: My parents, who are Polish, have never been anywhere outside of Poland and New York, which is where they live now. They’re coming to visit next month, and I want to take them somewhere unique to Denver. What would you recommend? A: When in roaming distance of buffalo, do…
The 3400 block of West 32nd Avenue is a melting pot. A green-and-purple-painted bookshop shares the street with antique stores, the South American eatery Sabor Latino, a coffee shop, a purveyor of new-age paraphernalia, a liquor store, a clothing exchange, several burrito spots and an ugly apartment building framed in…
Tom Sumner was wise to eschew typical Italian fare when he opened his Trattoria Stella, since Denver has more than its fair share of fair-to- middling red-sauce joints. And then there are those rare, old-time eateries that rise way above the rest, like Dardano’s, at 11968 West Jewell Avenue in…
The Cubs aren’t completely out of it yet, King Richard II continues to rule city hall, and hog jowl prices are holding steady at the Board of Trade. So life is good and spirits are high in Chicago — at least, in the stubborn little reminder of Chicago that has…
Q: Where can I take Mom for brunch on Mother’s Day? A: Mother’s Day is one of the busiest (read: money-makingest) days of the year for restaurants, so many eateries that usually aren’t open mid-day Sundays plan to be come May 14. Rue Cler (5575 East Third Avenue; 303-355-3775) is…
A big dish of spaghetti and meatballs smothered with a righteous red sauce — this was my idea of a collection plate. While legislatures debate whether the Ten Commandments should be posted in public schools or if Good Friday ought to be an official holiday, food remains comfortingly nondenominational. Everyone…
In spring, some young restaurateurs’ thoughts turn to fancy creations they can make out of asparagus and baby peas. But the sophisticated 240 Union doesn’t stop there. Chef Matthew Franklin pulls from his extensive experience to create elaborate combinations that not only showcase what’s fresh and readily available, but also…
Although Angelo’s has been around for 25 years, other joints in the area were tossing pies long before Angelo Laveo opened his eatery — and they still do. Claiming senior status is the Bonnie Brae Tavern, an outpost of culinary civilization when it opened in the ’30s at 740 South…
Texan ambitions seem to be as big as everything else down there. In the last year, two groups of former Texans have opened Mexican-oriented eateries within six blocks of each other in LoDo, and both are as ambitious as they come. Although the restaurants feature different styles that may appeal…
LoDo’s two new Mexican-oriented eateries replace a pair of long-timers that recently departed the scene. Shortly after Rio Grande moved into the neighborhood last year, Las Delicias, the third (and best) link in a homegrown chain that got its start in the mid-’70s, left its space on Blake Street when…
In Duffy’s Shamrock, a teeming downtown watering hole that has resisted change for almost four decades, the conversation is always changing. The adrenaline-crazed stock trader at your left elbow will discuss fluctuations in the NASDAQ until the place runs out of Jameson’s. But if baseball’s your thing, the retiree in…
Q: Where can a lacto-ovo vegetarian find a decent meal in this meat-crazed city? A: First, let’s make sure everyone knows that lacto-ovo means you eat dairy products and eggs — vegans (pronounced vee-gan) are the ones who eschew all food items that come from an animal source in any…
Confucius say: Man who lay woman on ground, have piece on earth. By the time we cracked open this cookie, we were looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. And skull-shaped glasses. And flaming volcano glasses. In short, it had been another wonderful evening at Twin Dragon, and the smiling…
Since moving back into Denver, I’ve rediscovered the joys of living in a neighborhood. Specifically, I’ve rediscovered the joys of neighborhood eateries. Every time I drove past Peter’s Chinese Cafe (2609 East 12th Avenue), an institution in the Congress Park neighborhood for thirteen years now, the parking lot had been…
When Sushi Boat was launched several years ago, a trip there was anything but smooth sailing. For starters, you had to find the funky little spot, tucked away on a side street next to the Marriott at I-25 and Hampden. Once you were inside, the setup was wonderful — a…
Q:Perusing French-restaurant possibilities in a recent issue of Westword, I was very dismayed not to find The Savoy, at 535 Third Street in Berthoud, on your list. As a French-born Denverite, I consider the Savoy the most authentic — and certainly the best — French restaurant in the area. It…
If you paint a sign on your restaurant window that reads, “The best there ever was. The best there is. The best there will ever be,” you’d better be prepared to back up that claim. And Sami Kraydie, owner of the four-month-old Sinbad that bears that sign, is ready to…
