Yesterday we celebrated the birth of our great nation, and today there’s no better follow-up than to commemorate the birthday of SPAM, one of America’s most exemplary food inventions. Sure, SPAM is kind of a mystery, a quivering pink block of meat in a can, but the processed meat —…
Eight years after Jean-Philippe Failyau opened the first Park Burger in a tiny space near the University of Denver, he’s now advancing three different restaurant concepts, including the soon-to-open Birdcall in five Points.
The food at Stella’s on 16th indicates that the team here definitely knows what it’s doing: creating a spot that’s as integral to the fabric of the growing neighborhood as a grocery store, bank or gym.
This Independence Day, do your civic duty and take advantage of all the food and drink specials you’re entitled to as a citizen of this great nation. Here are eleven great ways to celebrate with food and drink in Denver.
Something’s wrong with this picture of the Bourbon Grill, one of Denver’s most recognizable walk-up joints. There’s no line at the window, where typically all manner of char-grilled chicken platters and sandwiches sided with white rice, fries and egg rolls are served day and night to a steady stream of…
Chicago has many regional food favorites, but the most famous may be its Italian beef sandwiches. Still, if you haven’t spent time in the Windy City, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of this hearty taste sensation. My indoctrination came late in life, but the experience made such an…
If your New Year’s resolution, like mine, was to visit fifty new Colorado breweries in 2017, then you know that we’re at the halfway point of the year. Perhaps, like me, you are falling behind. There’s no need to panic if your numbers are lacking, though, because breweries around Colorado…
The name Kevin Taylor is one of the most recognizable in the Denver culinary scene, even with Restaurant Kevin Taylor three years gone. Theater-goers know the chef from Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House, and those who have been in the city long enough look back fondly at shining stars…
Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ closed June 30 at the Streets at Southglenn, but the fire won’t be out for long at 6955 South York Street. Already Cub’s Q Barbeque has worked out a deal to take over the space, and could be smoking meats there by late July. Cub’s Q first…
It’s a short work week for most people, but not for many of Denver’s restaurateurs, who aren’t slowing down a bit after their Independence Day festivities. Here are some of the best food and drink events this week.
Denver is losing some of its best bars, both old and new. Last month the Overland closed at 1967 South Broadway less than a year after Nathaniel Rateliff and a couple of members of his band opened the place. But some readers weren’t fans.
Here’s the skinny — and the fat — on the past six months of barbecue action in Denver.
There’s plenty of great new grub around town to try out, as well as a couple of older favorites doing new things. Cool off with Vietnamese smoothies or check out hot pizza and tacos on Stapleton’s eastern frontier. Here are six places on our Watch List of fun and exciting…
The fast pace of Denver’s dining scene continues. Here’s our complete list of bar and restaurant openings and closings in the metro area in June 2017.
We’ve had plenty of exciting new openings in the Denver restaurant scene so far this year, but the fierce competition has led to the demise of old favorites and big names, too. The industry is shifting because of skyrocketing food and real estate costs as well as a labor shortage, and restaurateurs need to adapt or go under.
On Sunday, August 20, Westword is bringing back Tacolandia, a celebration of street tacos. You’ll want to get your tickets now: Prices go up on Friday, June 30.
Tonight marks the start of a long, long holiday weekend, and there are plenty of Independence Day celebrations around town; see our list of holiday food and drink deals and events for ideas. But there are still a few happenings that won’t be drowning in red, white and blue. Here…
Andrew Kaczmarek and Nato Francescato don’t mind doing things differently. The two went into business together in July 2016 as owners of 14er Brewing, creating and canning beer long before they knew if or when they’d be able to open an actual taproom. In October 2016, 14er won a gold medal for…
A friend of mine just moved to Sunnyside, where Ernie’s Bar and Pizza at 2915 West 44th Avenue quickly became her neighborhood watering hole, so I had to come check it out with a small posse for happy hour. I arrived before my friends and had a seat at the bar…
Karl Fallenius says he was working hundred-hour weeks in the period leading up to the closing of his Owlbear Barbecue stand at Finn’s Manor at 2927 Larimer Street. Shutting the place down at the height of its popularity turned out to be the right move, though, as he’s now nearly…
Who doesn’t love a good fried chicken sandwich?! Royal Rooster makes one of the best ones in Denver. Let’s see how close we can get at home!
The Denver dining scene continues to boom, with new spots opening every week. Here are the best new restaurants of 2017 (so far).
