Want to have some fun this week? Print this list of food events, affix it to a wall (with your parents’ permission) and toss a few darts at it. You might wind up at a Mexican Christmas celebration or a beer-release party, or in front of a plate of holiday…
Gretchen Kurtz recently reviewed the Steuben’s that opened in a former Gunther Toody’s in Arvada earlier this year. Not only did she find it a worthy, smart addition to Josh Wolkon’s Secret Sauce group of local restaurants, but the fried chicken immediately joined that of the original Steuben’s on East…
December is when commerce usually slows down, but not in the restaurant industry, where holiday parties and revelers pack dining rooms and pad reservation lists. Those who open new restaurants have been busy this month, too. Here are ten new bars and eateries we’ve covered so far this month, along…
This week we went on the Colorado grand tour as our Beer Man, Jonathan Shikes, talked to several beer lovers who have visited every brewery in Colorado. To help you plan your own sudsy adventure, Shikes shared seven tips on the how to be an efficient beer tourist. But if…
We may be on the brink of a revolution when it comes to mixed drinks: the cider cocktail. While they’re far from a staple at local bars and taprooms, cider cocktails have consistently been a top seller at places like the Rackhouse Pub, where the bar always has at least…
The morning commute on Santa Fe Drive just south of Mississippi Avenue gets a little treacherous when cars queuing up at a Starbuck’s drive-thru overflow into northbound traffic lanes. Brothers Matt and Brad Gruber noticed the number of drivers stopping to fuel up on caffeine as early as 5 a.m…
What’s that smell? No, it’s not your roast burning (though you should check, just in case): It’s the scent of holiday cheer getting stronger and stronger. This weekend brings an underwater Santa Claus, an early taste of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, and holiday markets to aid your seasonal…
In January Quiznos launched a slightly more upscale sandwich concept called Quiznos Grill at 1147 Broadway.. But last month the company — which was founded in the Mile High City in 1981 — ended that experiment and closed Quiznos Grill. Now the space is occupied by Zeps Epiq Sandwiches, with a…
We’ve slurped the noodles at Osaka Ramen; we’ve shoveled down fresh fish plucked from the carousel at Sushi-Rama; we’ve strolled through Denver Central Market overwhelmedby mouthwatering choices. These are the projects that chef/restaurateur Jeff Osaka has launched in the two years (plus a few months) since he closed twelve on…
What makes a great bar? Neighborhood appeal is always important, along with friendly, professional staff and a well-rounded drinks list. Mostly, though, it’s that indefinable feeling when you set yourself on a bar stool, feel instantly at home — and then never want to leave. Whether you call for a…
Right under my nose, in my own neighborhood, the Mozart Lounge and its old-school neon sign had been hiding, disguised as the Aqua Lounge at 1417 Krameria Street. For the past eight years, and since I have lived in Mayfair in East Denver, the location has been known by the…
One of the tiniest breweries in Colorado is getting more attention in beer circles recently for its farmhouse-style saisons and oak-aged wild ales. Atom Brewing, which operates out of a small building on Jeff and Christina Porn’s property in Erie, opened last April and only occasionally releases one of its…
No. 34: Ebelskivers at Three Little Griddles Chances are you have never heard of an ebelskiver (or æbleskiver) before, unless you are from the Midwest or Denmark. These happy little puffs of dough are a Danish creation — essentially pancake spheres — about the size of golf balls — filled…
A comfy coffee shop provides welcome shelter from chilly weather; after all, most coffee shops are in the business of generating steam. Even if you have difficulty peering through the windows from the outside, it’s a good bet that inside you’ll find a safe haven from Old Man Winter. Port…
Sure, you have a family, a job, a few hobbies and, you know, a life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find the time to visit every brewery in Colorado. While the task might sound daunting, the guys who have done it say it wasn’t that hard — and they…
When New Saigon opened on South Federal Boulevard in 1982, it was only the second Vietnamese restaurant in Denver. Refugees fleeing the Communist regime in Vietnam were just beginning to settle in Denver at the time, forming the basis of the vibrant community that exists today. New Saigon became a…
We’ve all been faced with the “Where should we go?” question. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but other times we need help. Whether it’s finding the perfect place to celebrate the right occasion, determining what kitchen can accommodate an unusual dietary restriction, or maybe just discovering a new place…
Another fast-casual restaurant company is coming to Colorado from out of state — so why should you care? Turns out that California-based Tava Kitchen, which says it’s “on a mission to help America fall in love with the flavors of South Asia,” has a Colorado connection or two that could help…
Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina just opened the doors to its latest Mexican eatery; this one’s at 730 East Sixth Avenue. But unlike the original on Old South Pearl Street or the newer Mexican-Italian mashup joint, Mas Kaos, on Tennyson Street, the new spot has something you won’t find at…
In mid-February, just before beer lovers George Rapko, Daniel Hess and Gary Brown were scheduled to hit a slew of breweries in Summit County, the Vail Valley and Glenwood Springs, they got word of a little problem: Several car-sized boulders had rolled down from the cliffs above Glenwood Canyon, blocking…
On December 31, Andrea Frizzi plans to hold one last blowout New Year’s Eve party at his 17th Avenue location of Il Posto, and then he’ll shutter the nearly ten-year-old neighborhood restaurant in anticipation of a move to new digs at 26th and Larimer streets in RiNo. But when the…
December often sees some of the biggest, baddest-ass beer releases in Colorado. Maybe it’s because of the weather and way people get in the mood for heavier beers with a higher alcohol content. Maybe its the chill or even the need for something to smooth over holiday stress. Whatever the…
