Tacos of Tacolandia: R Taco

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including Texas-style eatery R Taco. R Taco was…

Eighteen Tastiest Events on Denver’s Culinary Calendar, August 12-14

From fleas to food-rescue rides, this weekend is brimming with tasty events — including the first Tacolandia, our celebration of street tacos.  Keep reading for all the delicious details.   Friday, August 12 The resurrected Tivoli Brewing Company will be celebrating its first anniversary with a festival of music and beer from…

Three Great Burgers at Denver Seafood Restaurants

Just over a decade ago, we were so enamored of the happy hour burger at McCormick’s Fish House & Bar downtown that we gave it an award for Best Burger in a Fish House. For $1.95, you could load up on the tasty (if not very big) burgers before settling…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: Burrito Giant

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including one Denver favorite that’s more known for…

A Proper and Professional Happy Hour From The Way Back

Opened and crewed by service industry experts, The Way Back is a polished, accomplished bar that stands out on well-trod 38th Avenue. Given the talent behind the place — alumni of Williams & Graham, Linger and twelve, for starters — little wonder that it landed with feet firmly planted. The…

La Loma Will Stay Put Through September

If you haven’t headed to Jefferson Park for your last supper at La Loma, you have yet another reprieve: It’s staying put through September.  Since 1981, the massive Mexican restaurant has been perched at 2527 West 26th Avenue — just down the hill from the little bungalow where Savina Mendoza…

Colorado Brewers Guild Chief John Carlson Takes a Leave of Absence

John Carlson, who has led the Colorado Brewers Guild for two decades, has taken a “leave of absence” from the organization while the state’s craft breweries try to sort out what direction they are heading next. The move comes two months after fourteen craft breweries — including the state’s four…

First Look: Departure Arrives in Cherry Creek North

The Halcyon Hotel opened on Monday in Cherry Creek North, joining the Curtis downtown and the Crawford at Union Station in Sage Hospitality Group’s Denver lineup. And last night, Departure Restaurant & Lounge launched dinner service on the ground floor of the Halcyon at 249 Columbine Street. Already a big…

100 Favorite Dishes: The Alferd Packer Salad at MAD Greens

No. 73: The Alfred Packer Salad at MAD Greens While many eateries tout their use of seasonal ingredients, it’s not often that you can find a dish that truly represents what’s coming out of Colorado farms right now — especially at a quick-service restaurant. Never fear; with the special Alfred…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: La Potranca Taqueria

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks.  Joining the fun will be the family-owned La…

Steamboat Wine Festival Starts Pouring Today

Steamboat Springs is lovely in high summer, but it’s even lovelier when you’re holding a glass of wine. The Steamboat Wine Festival brings it all together with five glorious days of wine tastings, seminars and wine dinners, as well as other activities that offer a chance to savor the mountain…

Goosetown Tavern: The Goose, the Hick and East Colfax

In a city searching for authenticity and identity amid the constant barrage of shiny condo buildings springing up out of the skeletons of old hospitals and storefronts, new breweries opening on a seemingly daily basis, and a plethora of hipster restaurants opening in old warehouses, neighborhood bars are comforting reminders…

Broken Shovels Farm’s Andrea Davis Won’t Let Anyone Get Her Goat

Andrea Davis, a weather-worn forty-year-old ex-library clerk turned farmer, has rescued abused and doomed-to-die animals for most of her life. Davis’s goals for her Broken Shovels Farm in Henderson are to create an oasis of health in a food desert that is more than two miles from the nearest grocery…

Join Westword for a Facebook Live Chat With Raquelita’s Tortillas

Raquelita’s Tortillas has been making corn and flour tortillas for Denver restaurants since 1960 and is dedicated to wind-generated energy and traditional tortilla-making methods. Join us live on Facebook at 1:45 p.m. today as we talk to Rich Schneider, whose father started the business more than fifty years ago. If…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: Antojitos La Poblanita

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks. Joining the fun will be Antojitos La Poblanita,…