Restaurant roll call for September

While food trucks are still on a roll in Denver, several brick-and-mortar restaurants opened in September — with many more slated to open in October. But the Denver dining scene also lost some notable spots, too. Our restaurant roll call for September:…

Tonight: Justice League of Street Food’s ’80s party

The third Justice League of Street Food party is upon us. Tonight, in a lot behind the ballpark at 29th and Huron Street, the Deluxe Little Orange Rocket, the Inventing Room, Sully’s Slice Truck, the Cupcake Truck, Biker Jim’s, Steuben’s, the Biscuit Bus, Pinche Tacos, Steamin’ Demon and the Gastro…

Ed Hardy pizza boxes: Dear God, why?

As if the lighters, air fresheners, swimsuits, earrings, handbags, hoodies — and hell, just look at all this stuff — weren’t enough, Ed Hardy is now emblazoning his logo on the cardboard pizza boxes of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco. Eater provides this photo, perfect for all you male…

Top Chef Just Desserts: That’s the way the cookie crumbles

I’m enjoying Just Desserts more than I enjoyed the regular Top Chef, though in many ways I’m more interested in savory food than dessert. Although the Dessert contestants are pretty high-octane, they’re also more emotionally honest, and there’s a lighter, more playful feel to the whole thing — perhaps because…

Tonight: Art Under the Influence at Infinite Monkey Theorem

It’s back: Every First Friday, Infinite Monkey Theorem, 931 West Fifth Avenue, presents First Fridays with Drunken Monkey: Art Under the Influence, offering live music and wine by the glass starting at 5 p.m. Find more info at the Infinite Monkey Theorem website. For information on dozens of culinary events…

Yes, the Counter has closed in Park Meadows

Finally heard from the Counter — not from an official for the California-based company, where I’d left my message early Tuesday morning, but from a PR representative who’d read my post on the quick closure of the Park Meadows store. “They’ve closed the location, and don’t have any plans to…

Guess where I’m drinking?

Every time I go to the restaurant where the above pic was flashed, I order one of the infused spirits. They change regularly, but lychee and ginger are favorite ingredients of the bartenders. Yum. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to…

Mona’s Cafe on Sherman Street will open tomorrow

In late August, we reported that Linda and Garen Austin had acquired the space at 1710 Sherman Street with the intention of converting it into Mona’s Cafe, a more casual rendition of the pair of Mona’s Restaurants, located at 2364 15th Street and 141 South Broadway. The new spot will…

It’s not butter sticks that lead to obesity; it’s the “fat bug”

Apparently, it’s not the triple-cream Brie, the foie gras or chicken liver pâté, or the supersize burger, milkshake and xx-large boat of fries that’s contributing to our nation’s obesity. Nope. According to new research, the muffin that droops over your waistline is caused by the “fat bug,” which, discovered scientists…

Top five onion appetizer recipes (if you don’t want to get lucky)

Making a date dish can be challenging — especially if you’re not in the bloomin’ mood. Serve one of these onion appetizers to your significant other, and we guarantee you won’t need that condom that’s been sitting in your wallet for the last three months. The top five onion appetizers…

Guess where I’m eating?

There’s nothing better than a burger that’s been slapped with blue cheese and prosciutto, which is my go-to guilty pleasure at this beef depot that also turns out fantastic skin-on french fries. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s…

Big Fat Cupcake Curbside truck hits the pavement

“I love this little truck, so much, in fact, that I could seriously put a little bed in there and sleep in it.” Kathleen Nevin, the baking mistress behind Big Fat Cupcake, 129 Adams Street, just bought herself an antiquated ice cream truck for $900 in Colorado Springs, and while…

Weekending in New York City: food porn from Eataly

When I stepped over the threshold of Eataly on Fifth Avenue in New York City, my fear was confirmed: I was in hell. The shop was teeming with tourists of all nationalities, snapping photos and chattering in unrecognizable languages, relentlessly charging through the store and knocking each other out of…

Part two: Chef and Tell with Kelly Liken of Restaurant Kelly Liken

This is part two of Juliet Wittman’s Q&A with Kelly Liken, chef/owner of Restaurant Kelly Liken. To read part one of that interview, click here. Kelly Liken Restaurant Kelly Liken 12 Vail Road, Vail 970-479-0175 Do you turn to food books or cookbooks? I read Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle…

Twelve takes a break

If you have a hankering for the food cooked up by chef/owner Jeff Osaka at the almost-two-year-old twelve, head there tonight — because tomorrow, the restaurant at 2233 Larimer Street will close for an eleven-day “break to rejuvenate.” Until twelve reopens, appropriately enough, on October 12, you can get a…

Tonight: Tequila at Lola and a cocktail social at Bitter Bar

Lola,1575 Boulder Street, is offering a series of classes this fall; tonight’s session, which starts at 6 p.m., focuses on tequila, and will be taught by mixologist Jimmy Zanon and chef Duane Walker. Tuition is $25; call 720-570-8686 or go to www.loladenver.com for more information…

Guess where I’m drinking?

I wasn’t thrilled with the margaritas at this Mexican spot opened this spring by a couple of restaurant veterans, but the beers were icy cold. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I drinking/eating posts is entered…