One of the new restaurants opening in Denver this year has old roots that stretch deep in the local dining scene. Chester Stephen Morey was a veteran of the Civil War who came to Colorado in 1872; he started a cattle business, then established the Denver sales headquarters of the…
Udi Bar-on and his family got into the food business with the Sandwich Man, a long-defunct shop that opened in 1994. That was the start of Udi’s Foods, which grew so big that the family sold the company for $125 million in 2012. But they kept their group of Udi’s…
The holidays are over and we’re well into winter. You may need to imbibe to stay warm — and what better way to do that than with homemade apple cider, Belgian brews or a perfect Pinot Noir? You can start today by raising a glass — or two — toStem…
The old Hill-Top Bar just north of I-70, at 4907 Lowell Boulevard, was one of the tiniest dives in town — but it had a big group of fans, and that small spot produced a lot of memories. Now the bar is about to be resurrected: as the Rocky Top…
California-based Native Foods will be adding its thirdNative Foods Cafe location in Colorado — this one at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Evans Avenue. See also: Native Foods Cafe brings plant-based fast-casual to Glendale…
Oh, get your mind out of the gutter. It’s pronounced “pū’kĭt” — and it’s a beer from the largest island in Thailand, which just happens to be named Phuket. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a Guess Where post is…
Udi Bar-on Udi’s Yesterday, in part one of my conversation with Udi Bar-on, founder of Udi’s, he recalled his midlife crisis, his Christmas miracle and the rapid growth of his empire. Today, in part two of our interview, Bar-on talks about the gluten-free business that made him a millionaire and…
New Belgium Brewing has always represented a dichotomy. The Fort Collins company is the nation’s third-largest craft brewer, and yet it has held on to the independent-minded ethos of a garage-bound start-up. Its flagship, Fat Tire, is often seen as an entry-level example of a craft beer, and yet it…
A discussion that started with freezer-burned bread has fermented into a discussion on the nature of reviewing in general — and how it’s changing with technology. Says one reader, “These days (well, since the beginning of restaurant history, but certainly more so in the internet age), a restaurant should be…
The fourteenth annual Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival starts today and runs through January 11 at the Vail Cascade Hotel and Club. The three-day event features educational seminars, two brewmaster dinners, a commercial tasting, a homebrew competition and other tastings and pairings and kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with…
Over the holidays, I caught part of White Christmas, and what struck me wasn’t the hilarity of Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye lip-synching to “Sisters” behind blue feathered fans, but the elegance of the Miami nightclub where they were performing, with intimate cocktail tables, big-band music and couples in dressier…
Even if it’s nothing more than a publicity stunt, it’s a brilliant one: The homegrown Hapa Sushi chain is running ads promoting a pairing menu unlike any other in the country (because it wouldn’t be legal anywhere else!). Whether you’d like your raw fish with indica, sativa or a hybrid,…
You can socialize with your friends while your best friend plays with other furry friends at Bark Bar, a new dog park/bar/coffeehouse concept that finally opened in northwest Denver after many delays. See also: Stem Ciders celebrates its grand opening in RiNo on Friday with three new ciders…
Five women strong. That’s the overriding sentiment behind the FIVE class of 2014: Nadine Donovan (Old Major), Aniedra Nichols (Elway’s Cherry Creek), Carrie Shores (Table 6), Elise Wiggins (Panzano) and Jenna Johansen (Epicurean Group), all of whom have been tapped as the chefs who will lead PR consultant Leigh Sullivan’s…
In a city with a burgeoning craft beer and spirits landscape, craft (hard) cider continues to surface as a thriving addition to the mix. On Friday, Eric Foster and Phil Kao, co-founders of the newly-minted Stem Ciders and board members on the Rocky Mountain Cider Association, will hold a grand…
New Belgium Brewing is rolling out its new look on a wide scale this month, after having introduced bits and pieces of it last year. The “portfolio-wide packaging refresh…reimagines New Belgium’s iconic and playful watercolor imagery from the past 22 years through a modern lens,” the Fort Collins company says…
The menu at this longstanding Middle Eastern joint hasn’t changed since, well, ever, and my favorite dish from there hasn’t changed either: It’s still the shish taouk with cubed chicken, rice and vegetables. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a…
UPDATE: Udi’s has chosen not one, but three names — Etai’s, Izzio, and Silvi’s — which is will split between its bakery, restaurant, and catering businesses. “The support for all three finalists prompted us to alter our plans to take one new company name,” explains Etai, CEO of the Baron…
Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with a spacious kitchen. They often bring some of their market’s best ingredients home with them and cook up a feast, and when they’re not…
In A Federal Case, I’ll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard — south to north — within Denver city limits. I’ll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I’ll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here’s the…
Lori Midson has been writing about food longer than a certain decades-old deli has been serving, so when she stopped by this former Best of Denver award-winner for lunch and was presented with a sandwich featuring bread straight from the freezer (see above), it left her cold…and she shared her…
What’s better than a friendly gathering over wine and cheese? Maybe one that features live jazz, too, in sumptuous surroundings. And what about if the cheese is something you made yourself? See also:Ten best new Denver bars of 2013…
