With Thanksgiving behind us, and December—and snow—descending on us this week, it’s starting to feel a lot like the holidays. There’s certainly no shortage of seasonal events in the culinary calendar, from tasty gift ideas to holiday shopping at the Denver Flea. Keep reading for for all the tasty details on…
With one of the biggest national pig-outs of the year just behind us, getting through a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers may be more on the minds of Denverites than hitting the grocery store or going out to eat. But give it a week of pilgrim sandwiches and turkey tostadas,…
His quest has hit some rough patches, but it looks like all of James Bertini’s efforts are finally bearing fruit. Earlier this month, in a pre-trial ruling, a federal court in California canceled the trademark for “urban homesteading” that its owner — the Dervaes Institute of Pasadena, California, a self-described…
Chef/restaurateur Justin Brunson has been expanding his meaty restaurant empire this year, with the opening of Honor Society downtown and the soon-to-open Masterpiece Kitchen in Lowry adding to his collection of two Masterpiece Delis (in Lower Highland and Uptown) and LoHi pork palace Old Major. But for his latest venture,…
Ignite Ale House and Kitchen opened on Sheridan Boulevard in July after a fast remodel job that converted it from a Woody’s Tavern outpost. But after only five months, Ignite failed to catch fire and is now closed. The Arvada Ignite was an offshoot of the popular Ignite Burgers &…
Is the fried taco native to Denver? That’s what Gustavo Arellano believes. After trying the tacos fried with cheese inside at Mexico City Restaurant & Lounge, he declared them another Den-Mex original, like the Mexican hamburger and the eggroll-style chile relleno. But a lot of readers couldn’t swallow this revelation, and…
If you must venture out on this cold Black Friday, be sure to stop by one of your local food and drink purveyors to warm up for the action. And don’t forget that Saturday is Small Business Saturday, a great day to support the local dining scene. Keep reading for…
Denver International Airport has been working hard on its restaurant offerings over the past few years, and the program just ramped up with the opening of the Westin Denver International Airport, which features the third Grill & Vine restaurant in the country as well as a bar with a fabulous…
If you’re not into cooking or just don’t have the time or space for a multi-course family meal, you could head to any number of standard hotel-restaurant Thanksgiving dinner destinations. But there are plenty of other options for something a little offbeat — from holiday haute cuisine to meatless turkey…
Last week we brought you a list of the of the manliest candies — those sweets that prove the presence of cojones of some sort or another. In honor of the most grateful day in American culture, we now present readers with a Thanksgiving edition. (You’re welcome.) To serve your family the…
Still scrambling for Thanksgiving recipe ideas with only a handful of hours left to shop and prep? Here are a couple of ideas from two local restaurants to help get food on the table for a great Turkey Day — even without the turkey! If you haven’t already purchased a…
Cerebral Brewing opened last weekend on East Colfax Avenue, and drinking beer there is like going back to science class but a lot more fun. Founded by Sean Buchan, Chris Washenberger and Dan McGuire, the brewery takes its name and its theme from the professional backgrounds of Washenberger, a molecular biologist,…
It’s become caught up in a life of brunch, curing meat, cannabis and yoga. This is Denver, after all. With the opening of his Boulder restaurant Blackbelly Market, Chef Hosea Rosenberg’s interests encompass those hobbies and far beyond. A ways away from the extravagance of West Boulder, Blackbelly still does…
Tickets for the third annual Collaboration Fest — an event that has quickly become one of Colorado’s signature beer parties — went on sale yesterday for $50 a pop ($75 for VIP) at collaborationfest.com. Collaboration Fest will take place on March 19, 2016, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High,…
Our cover story this week, “A Cut Above,” is devoted to the Denver steak, a cut promoted as an inexpensive way to enjoy beef that’s never quite caught on. But it might, if you try this fast, easy recipe from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. It takes about 25 minutes…
I don’t normally review restaurants where placemats are decorated with pictures of what I’m eating. But there I was, sitting in a red trolley at The Old Spaghetti Factory, a plate of Spaghetti Vesuvius before me. “WARNING,” the placemat cautioned in all capital letters ringed by a red box. “This…
Thanksgiving is almost here, so while your friends and family gather in town to celebrate the holiday, why not take advantage of some of the great events going on around Denver? For the full helping of Thanksgiving Eve events, check out our Ten Top Places to Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve in…
Our current cover story, “A Cut Above,” is about the Denver steak, certainly a more worthy food namesake for the Mile High City than the icky Denver omelette or the abysmal Denver bulldog. But some culinary marvels created in Denver don’t bear the city’s name, and that’s a shame. Last…
Green Girls of Paris at Black Eye CoffeeWhen bartenders love an ingredient — the way it tastes, the way it smells, the way it’s made, the story behind it — they find a way to create a cocktail centered on that ingredient. When the the first drops of the cocktail…
At this time of year we’re always trying to figure out ways to feed a crowd — not just on turkey day but in the busy weeks ahead. Of the many spots that cater to big groups, one restaurant might not come to the top of your mind — even though…
Sunnyside’s new all-day eatery, Bacon Social House, opened this morning at the corner of 44th Avenue and Alcott Street. Standing on the street, you would find it hard to guess that an architecturally impressive, two-story restaurant is now part of the neighborhood landscape. But a peek inside the Cobbler’s Corner…
Eat well and do good today at one of these three tasty options — or try them all! The staff at Billy’s Inn is getting into the holiday spirit today by donating 100 percent of all lunch-time tips to the MaxFund Animal Adoption Center and no-kill shelter. From 11 a.m. to…
