On Sunday, Peyton Manning and the unstoppable offense of the Denver Broncos will battle for victory against the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team with the top-rated defense — and, in case you didn’t know, it’s the largest gambling day of the year. Early lines favor the Broncos, and while Denver…
Over twenty restaurants opened in the metro area this month, including another round of taprooms as well as Work & Class, the first of the next wave going into RiNo. Meanwhile, only a handful of restaurants closed their doors — including chain stalwarts Furr’s in Wheat Ridge, and Olive Garden…
James and Sarah Howat will launch the past into the present when they open Former Future Brewing tomorrow on South Broadway’s Antique Row. The spot will specialize in “futuristic interpretations of historical styles,” both in its look and feel and in its beer recipes, which will incorporate both the old…
Troy Guard’s presence in Denver is growing faster than the lines to buy weed. The prolific chef and restaurateur, who already operates TAG, TAG|RAW BAR, TAG Burger Bar, Los Chingones and Sugarmill, is now setting his sights on steak, and on Thursday, February 13, at 5 p.m., he’ll add Guard…
Bark Bar, at 4132 West 38th Avenue, has been going to the dogs since it opened a month ago. Photographer Marissa Shevins dropped in to catch the action; keep reading for a look at this very pet-friendly place. See also: Bark Bar opens in northwest Denver…
As part of its legal settlement with a similarly named homebrewing shop in Massachusetts, Denver’s Strange Brewing Company got its Facebook page back today. Strange had been using another page that it created, the cheekily-named That Brewery on Zuni, since last June when a trademark dispute between the brewery and…
Days like this are meant for soup, and the soups at this tiny neighborhood hideaway are nearly as good as the sandwiches, which are nothing short of phenomenal. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a Guess Where post is entered…
For anyone in Denver who loves Trader Joe’s — who has waited anxiously for years for the eclectic supermarket chain to announce a location in Colorado and then waited months longer for construction to wrap up — stuff just got real. The iconic signs just went up on the company’s…
Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest calorie-consuming holiday of the year after Thanksgiving, but while Thanksgiving is all about the turkey and mashed potatoes, Super Bowl Sunday, at least in Denver, is all about the celebration of the orange-and-blue. We’ve gotten a full crush of press releases trying to…
Ruth’s Chris Steak House returned to Denver this week, opening in a 10,000 square foot spot on 15th Street just seven blocks away from the location the New-Orleans-based chain left five years ago. Mayor Michael Hancock was on hand to cut the ribbon — and the steak. “Welcome back to…
Sathya and Sujatha Narayan — an architect and a realtor, respectively, and both natives of Southern India — had never run a restaurant, but when they moved to Denver ten years ago and saw a gaping hole in Denver’s Indian food scene, they couldn’t resist picking up a strip-mall spot…
If you think Americans do it big on New Year’s Eve, think again: The Chinese New Year blows any ball drop or Champagne toast out of the water. One of the longest-running and most celebrated festivals in China, the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, celebrates and honors the…
Pete’s Patio Bar in southeast Denver — formerly Prickly Pete’s — will be serving its last pints Sunday night, since the bar has been sold to the owners of Jonesy’s, Horseshoe Lounge and Bar Car. “I just sold the place, nothing dramatic,” says current owner Scott Happel. See also: Best…
I love chocolate chip cookies and Rice Krispies treats, but it’s always a letdown when I see them wrapped in Saran by the register at fast-casual spots. Why not offer desserts more in sync with the menu? That’s why I appreciated the globally-inspired desserts at the Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria in…
The newly remodeled Denny’s in Englewood opened its doors at 9 a.m. today, inviting diners to take advantage of free specials, including Grand Slam breakfasts. Judging from the lack of crowds earlier this morning, you’ve got a good chance of getting a free burger at lunch (offered to the first…
The chef of the joint that serves the chicken-liver pâté in the above snap has been suspended (doctor’s orders) from eating it, which sucks. On the upside, it just means more for me, at least until my own doctor steers me back toward kale. Can you guess where I’m eating?…
Is there any liquor with a reputation as misleading as absinthe? Sure, it may be a hip, edgy cocktail ingredient today, but not long ago it was blamed for everything from Van Gogh slicing off his ear to Ernest Hemingway moving to Idaho to the L.A. Rams’ 1992 season. America’s…
Steve Scott Babettes 3350 Brighton Boulevard 303-993-8602 cbabettes.wix.com/babettes This is part two of my interview with Steve Scott, owner of Babettes at the Source; part one of our conversation ran yesterday. Are there any current trends or innovators in the bread world that you find particularly interesting? Chad Robertson of…
Night-owl residents of south Denver are celebrating the return of one of the few 24/7 options in the area. At 9 a.m. today, the Denny’s at 275 West Hampden Avenue in Englewood is holding a grand reopening celebration after a major remodeling job, and to kick off the festivities, the…
Barb Macfarlane and Pete Marczyk, husband-and-wife founders of Marczyk Fine Foods, were so excited about the Denver Broncos going to the Super Bowl that their talented staffers dressed up the Marczyk cow in Broncos gear for the weekly newsletter, right over over some tasty ideas for Super Bowl snacks. And…
Earlier this week, wine was flowing through special dinners around town — but today’s events are all about Colorado craft beer. UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED At 6:30 p.m. tonight, the Denver Beer Co. will host the Winter Beer Dinner: a three-course meal created by Mikes 2 Kitchen. Dishes included…
Even before Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria existed, Kristy Socarras Bigelow was a poster child for the American Dream. A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college — “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains — she’d fashioned a successful career for herself, opening Cuba Cuba Cafe &…
