Food & Drink

A trio of new places joined the dining scene, while Bellota at the Source and Bittersweet in Wash Park said goodbye.

The umbrellas were taken from the brunch spot’s Union Station location, which currently cannot serve alcohol because of issues with its liquor license.

Co-owner Mathew Atencio worked as the head chef at his mom’s Sloan Lake restaurant, Mile High Mexican Grill, for eleven years before launching his own business with his wife, Donelle.

Participating restaurants in the month-long event that kicks off today include Spice Room, Vital Root and African Grill and Bar.

The Mexican concept replaced Acorn in 2020 and added its second outpost last year.

“I was always chasing the carrot, and now I have the carrot. So what are you gonna do with the carrot? I’m gonna ferment it and make miso out of it.”

With four pieces of fried chicken for $32 and a $25 slice of chocolate cake, is this new spot worth a stop?

Who we saw, which restaurants were snubbed and more following a big night for the state’s culinary scene.

It’s the latest Denver bar to shut down, citing food, liquor and labor costs as well as a lack of business.

Beckon, BrutÁ¸ and The Wolf’s Tailor received the prestigious honor along with Frasca in Boulder and Bosq in Aspen.

Farm & Market is a vertical farm, restaurant and market combo that’s reimagining access to fresh produce.

Eating out is more expensive than ever before, but there are still some stellar deals to be found if you’re hungry for cheap eats.

Chef Natascha Hess, whose eatery is a Michelin Bib Gourmand award winner, says her travels have reinvigorated her culinary creativity.

Owner Barry Zadikoff has run this friendly watering hole known for cheap drinks and Skee-Ball for twenty years.

Recent dining adventures turned up some surprising standouts from restaurants like Blackbelly, Redeemer Pizza, the Crypt and more.

The new permanent location of the popular food truck shares its space with Thuy by Pho King Rapidos and bakery Sweets and Sourdough.

From the ’70s to the ’90s, the couple ran notable Denver eateries including Mel’s, Top Hat and Starfish. On September 2, they passed peacefully together.

“We weren’t going to do a bus food truck. We wanted to do a food truck…but we got a deal we couldn’t pass up.”