Is the delicacy a “donut” or “doughnut”? The latter spelling is as old as the pastries themselves, while the truncated “donut” spelling seems to lack a certain maturity. But spelled either way, the ‘nuts are delicious. Today, June 1, is National Doughnut Day, an American holiday started by the Salvation…
Our Jenn in Chains look at the last remaining Furr’s Cafeteria in the metro area inspired a smorgasbord of questions. Is there still a Shakey’s in town? (No.) A Sizzler? (No). And does anyone know of a great Asian buffet? (Readers?) And then there was another line heaping with memories…..
Corvus Coffee, 1947 South Broadway, is celebrating its grand opening this evening with free beer from Great Divide and food from the The Truffle , art displays and live music. “We’re excited to be opening our first retail location in Denver,” says owner Phil Goodlaxson. “We have bar seating, traditional…
PizzaDoodle, a new pizzeria with a kid-friendly concept opened Wednesday in Centennial, right across from The Streets at Southglenn. And young ones are definitely the focus: there’s a colorful playroom and the kids are given dough, toppings and cheese so that they can make their own pizzas…
By his own admission, Pizzeria Locale general manager Chris Donato had never worked in a kitchen before. But a few weeks ago, he was sitting at the bar with Jordan Wallace, the restaurant’s head pizzaiolo, and the pair hatched a scheme to teach Donato the ropes. “I said, ‘Wouldn’t it…
June starts tomorrow, ushering in the summer season for barbecuing, bobbing around in the pool on a raft and sipping boat drinks, preferably made with some sort of tropical fruit…
Crazy Mountain Brewing, the buzz-worthy Vail-area beer maker that more than doubled in size this year, will start selling five of its beers in 22-ounce bottles this week. All five — Old Soul Strong Belgian Ale, Hookiebobb IPA, Cara de Luna Black Ale, Scenic Route Kolsh, and Horseshoes & Hand…
Ever since Samir Mohammad was tapped as the executive chef of the Village Cork, a lovely Washington Park wine bar, oenophiles and foodophiles alike have been clamoring for a taste, and while Mohammad’s open kitchen, which squats squarely in a sea of bodies, isn’t equipped with a hood or a…
Some restaurants sure did seem better when I was a kid. Chuck E. Cheese was a magical wonderland of singing animals and perfect pizza; the ball pit at McDonald’s was spotlessly clean — and Ronald McDonald was always smiling down upon me benignly as I ate my cheeseburger that looked…
The deli where I’d originally stopped for lunch had run out of bread, which warranted a sudden change of scenery…to chicken and dumplings, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts…
This is part two of our interview with Biker Jim, chef-owner of Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs. Read part one of the Biker Jim interview. Jim Pittenger Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs 2148 Larimer Street 303-550-8231 www.bikerjimsdogs.com What you’d like to see more of in Denver/Boulder from a culinary standpoint: Some really…
Highland isn’t the only neighborhood going through an identity crisis. While the debate over the changes in Highland continues, the name game has spread south, to the area northwest of Washington Park, where Cafe Byblos Mediterranean Grill will soon open. What, exactly, should this area be called? Says Carolyne: Country…
Tony’s Market has partnered with Dietz & Watson, a national producer of premium deli meats, and dumped Boar’s Head, which had been the featured brand at Tony’s. “We found Dietz & Watson to be pound for pound superior to Boar’s Head in every category,” says Tony’s Market CEO Daniel Rosacci…
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 the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of their market’s choicest ingredients home with them and cook up a feast. Like a lot…
This week’s review took me to Ambria, the restaurant that opened on the 16th Street Mall last November and where, a few months ago, I had a near-perfect meal when the kitchen was under the control of Jeremy Kittelson. Shortly after that dinner, though, Kittelson was fired and Gabe Balenzuela…
Gustavo Arellano isn’t just the man behind Ask a Mexican!, his weekly column in Westword. He’s also the author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, and in that book he lavishes praise on the Mexican food of Denver: “I have finally learned to love Den-Mex,” he writes. “Your…
Miller’s Grille is replacing Tutti along South Public Road in downtown Lafayette. Owner Rich Womack wants it to be a neighborhood spot with reasonably priced steaks and burgers, but also to provide diners with classy choices like pear-caper vinaigrette-drizzled salads and a mean butternut squash risotto. In addition, all of…
TRVE Brewing owner Nick Nunns announced this week that he’ll be opening the doors to his Baker neighborhood brewery and hangout on June 27 at 4 p.m. But in the meantime, the black-metal loving Nunns will hold an open house on June 9 so that future fans can “pledge their…
It took everything we had not to start giggling uncontrollably…
There’s a whole lot of spring “cavorting” going on at Ugly Goat Milk Company’s farm. And that means plenty of milk, butter, cheese and good times for both the animals and humans…
You’ll need to block out a few hours of your afternoon if you want to swell your gut at this Ethiopian restaurant (the service moves in slow motion, as does the kitchen), but the food is definitely worth the wait. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who…
This is part one of my interview with Biker Jim, chef-owner of Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs. Part two of our banter will run in this space tomorrow. Jim Pittenger Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs 2148 Larimer Street 303-550-8231 www.bikerjimsdogs.com “I’m too young to have this much history,” quips the 54-year-old Army…
